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Fastening Chrome Strip to Slingerland Bass Drum

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Hey everybody! This my first post on VDF and I'm very excited. Here's my dilemma:

I recently purchased an early 70s 3 ply COW kit and needed a front bass drum hoop, so I bought one on ebay to paint. Sanded and painted it gloss black and now it's time to fasten the chrome strip. I cannot find this size staple ANYWHERE. When I finally found a "good enough" size (3/8" crown), I attempted to fasten it on using a pneumatic stapler and it appears I will need to drill pilot holes, because the chrome strip practically laughed in my face. Before I take further action, does anyone have any experience in doing this?

I will also be doing this on a 5ply Sling kit, so I'd like to get it right. Any advice would really make my day.

Thanks!!

George B

Posted on 8 years ago
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I have replaced chrome strips but have fabricated "staples" from small Brads/Nails... I used a vice to create the bends and a grinder to sharpen ends.. these I have installed using a tack hammer and a small dob of contact adhesive at the joint..

Note I used the original holes... but would otherwise have needed to drill..

Cheers

John

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
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Posted on 8 years ago
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Excellent advice, John! Thanks for that. That may be my next move. All holes are there, so it should not be a problem.

-George

Posted on 8 years ago
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