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Cracked Slingerland

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I had the good fortune to pick what I think is a late 50"S slingerland snare up from a friend at a great price a few days ago.

On close inspection tho I was gutted to find a small crack in the shell below one of the lugs - see pic.

What is my best course of action? Can I repair it? Can i get it repaired?

Any help & advice will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Meat

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Posted on 13 years ago
#1
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What does it look like on the inside?

Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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It looks like a hairline crack...

Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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I would measure the length of the crack and then just keep an eye on it. If it stays the same and is not causing problems, I would leave it alone.

Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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I usually stabilize cracks like that with a thin grade of CA adhesive (Super Glue). It's most likely a stress crack in the outper ply, and not a real structural issue.

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Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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Thanks guys :-)

Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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Agreed, put some glue in there to stop it for getting larger. No one will ever see the repair. And nice drum ya got there!

Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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Glue in the way!

I want to get it recovered & clean it up. I will post more pics when i get to it.

Cheers guys

Meat

Posted on 13 years ago
#8
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BEFORE you do this repair, please see my video on the subject. Last year I bought a snare that was way beyond what one would call "damaged". It was cracked almost 2/3 the way across. I worked diligent;y to repair this snare as it matched my drums perfectly. Needless to say, it is an awesome drum today. Here is the link to the 4 repair vids you could use as a guide. Good luck, hope it works out well for you!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoKE-jfNitg[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsteHP0634s[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSsvAJtmz14[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axj7jZWD95s[/ame]

The TV was on, so there is background noise, but you can hear my instruction as to how I accomplished this feat. It was easy, yet I did not rush the repair. I know it is "nothing more than an MIJ drum", however I am a restoration expert and this is a very highly recommended repair.

"Ignorance may be overcome through education. Stupidity, however, is a lifelong endeavor." So, educate me, I don't likes bein' ignant...
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Posted on 13 years ago
#9
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Jon...

How about posting a picture or video of the drum after you rebuilt it, so we can see what it looks like.

Also, ar you going to use some Novis polish on it? I'm told, altho I have never tried it, that it can remove some of the yellowing on a WMP wrap.

Also.......Wonderful job bring that shell back to life. Congrats.

Posted on 13 years ago
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