Only Admins can see this message.
Data Transition still in progress. Some functionality may be limited until the process is complete.
Processing Attachment, Gallery - 135.68267%

Slingerland shell repair

Loading...

From gunnellett

Nice work! How are you planning on finishing the drum? Stain? Wrap?

Thanks!

I will wrap with mahogany veneer tonight , then spray some satin lacquer on it.


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 6 years ago
#11
Posts: 6524 Threads: 37
Loading...

From jccabinets

Thanks again Mark! I happen to have some mahogany veneer and poplar boards in the shop so that made it easy. Im not sure if what Im doing is the correct way to fix this drum, it might be a waste of time. Im sure real drum builders might laugh at this project. I bought this drum for a very low cost and all I have had to purchase so far is a Gibralter strainer, but I am considering new repop beaver tail lugs. Never had a 15" snare drum, cant wait to play it.

No Jeff, Real builders build them that way. Bit more stagger on the slanted joints and of course, a round drum oven and presto, The SONOR full vibrating shell.

That`s how SONOR does them but all at once. Then Bookmatch veneer the finishes in and out. My Phonics went into that factory as logs.

It`ll hold. You got about two inches lap and you did a great job on the joints.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 6 years ago
#12
Loading...

Thank you Odball,

I did get the veneer done late last night, it came out good. Earlier I took the shell to my sanding table and trued up/flattened the edges so now I need to rout a round edge to the

exterior of the shell. Then its time for the spray gun.

1 attachments

Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 6 years ago
#13
Posts: 5356 Threads: 87
Loading...

Amazing work Jeff!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 6 years ago
#14
Loading...

Thanks Glenn!

Here is a pic of the inside. I stained the patch to match the existing mahogany. Also did new edges.

1 attachments

Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 6 years ago
#15
Posts: 5295 Threads: 226
Loading...

I'm enjoying this thread...Awesome work as usual, Jeff!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 6 years ago
#16
Loading...

You sir are a true master craftsman. Beautiful work.

1968 Ludwig Super Classic kit Blue Oyster Pearl
22, 13, 16, 14x5
1968 Ludwig Hollywood kit Blue Oyster Pearl
22, 12, 13, 16
A Zildjian cymbals (50's-70's)
Posted on 6 years ago
#17
Loading...

Jeff - You're the best man - killer job ! Wish I'd had the space (and cash) to buy that WFL kit you restored for John (Purdie Shuffle) when it was available. I thought it was over the top cool.

Doug

Posted on 6 years ago
#18
Loading...

Thank you everyone, your too kind!

Drum Doug, yes that was a very cool WFL kit that John sold but to be clear all I did was apply the veneer and finish, John did the rest and was the brains of the project.

Hope to get some finish on the shell tomorrow.


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 6 years ago
#19
Loading...

I finished the drum last night.


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 6 years ago
#20
  • Share
  • Report
Action Another action Something else here