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Drum shell damage, how to fix?

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So I've got a 16x18 bass drum and a 12x13 floor tom I stripped bare of everything, but in the process I dealt a bit of damage to the shells. The adhesive holding the wrap down was applied near the top, bottom, and at occasional vertical strips. When I peeled the wrap off, the wood splintered, and quite a bit of adhesive residue was left, making it difficult to see how I could go about restoring them.

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Not a pleasant sight. I'd like to go about applying gray marine-pearl wrap to them and outfitting them with Rogers hardware, but first I've got to repair these shells.

First, how do I get rid of the residue?

And two, will sanding the whole shell help alleviate the splintering, or is there another method I should try?

Thirdly, how can I avoid these problems in the future?

Thanks folks, I'm a noob to drums and drum restoration, but I rather enjoy both! I appreciate any advice you can lend.

My 70s Slingerlands
Posted on 11 years ago
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Looks like minor surface pulls. Since you're wrapping them, there is no need to repair this, just apply wrap.

If you want to repair it, any type of paste wood filler will do. Glue residue, contact (rubbery) based? Gently scrub with Acetone, wipe dry.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Place shell on its side, then step on it.

Just kidding. What are the shells, MIT? They look super-thin for not having R-rings and having vertical inner ply. Just curious. Look forward to your after-pics.

Oh, I agree with JR, just wrap 'em.

B

PS - I like your handle.

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 11 years ago
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Posts: 51 Threads: 15

From AZBill

Place shell on its side, then step on it.Just kidding. What are the shells, MIT? They look super-thin for not having R-rings and having vertical inner ply. Just curious. Look forward to your after-pics.Oh, I agree with JR, just wrap 'em.BPS - I like your handle.

Hahaha! I did feel like stepping on them at the time.

Don't know about their origins though - probably Asia (Taiwan?) if I had to guess. The wood isn't as characteristic as an MIJ, so who knows?

I'll definitely post pics when I'm done retrofitting them - but first I need another 16x18 shell for the second bass drum...

Thanks!

My 70s Slingerlands
Posted on 11 years ago
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