I wouldn't recommend bondo on drums any more than I would recommend someone getting their car painted at Earl Sheib.
Was the epoxy you are talking about PC-Woody?
I have used it but not on drums and it seems like it would be good for filling smaller holes on drums you were going to wrap.
Hey El Moonlight...
I may have mis-spoken Bondo is a brand name that I used generically to mean filler. Kinda like needing a tissue and asking for a Kleenex. The product that I used with excellent results was actually a West Systems polyester resin. Obviously the point of everyones well intended suggestions is to use the product that works for you after you understand the chemistry a bit better than simply reaching for the Harry Homeowner painters putty or wood filler in the garage or basement shop. Pardon me. I'm sure after considering everyones input you'll pull the trigger on the right stuff. Happy restoration.
Glen
What i use and have for years is "ROCK-HARD" comes in a red and white can,you can fine this at any hardware store..Mikey
What i use and have for years is "ROCK-HARD" comes in a red and white can,you can fine this at any hardware store..Mikey
....hehehehe....he said rock hard...Beavis, what does that mean?
I can see that, but it is sloppy and too wet. Use of rock hard would likely cause the wood to swell with moisture...
that jus' don't sound right all together as I make it nasty...
A sick brain my friends...sick, sick, sick!
Anyway, Rock Hard is a great product, but it is very wet when mixed for usage. It could cause the shell to swell up and then shrink back, causing your over priced drum to become delaminated.
I mix"Rock-hard"with about 20% fine sawdust to dry it up a litttle.Excellent results.Also have used "Angel hair" fiberglass resin mix for larger holes,with good results.Specificly,a smashed-thru spur hole.Not beautiful,but I was able to remount a spur in the same position with a larger backing washer.This can actually be stronger/stiffer than the surrounding wood,especially the dreaded luan,if it's frayed out.
I wouldn't recommend bondo on drums any more than I would recommend someone getting their car painted at Earl Sheib.Was the epoxy you are talking about PC-Woody?I have used it but not on drums and it seems like it would be good for filling smaller holes on drums you were going to wrap.
Just found the last of the stuff I had.
It comes in a clear sleeve/tube. Its called QuikWood wood repair epoxy putty. Made by a company called PSI, Polymeric systems, Inc. Like I said,, I got it at Rockler Woodworking.....I highly recommend it.
Thanks again for all the suggestions. I think I may look into QuickWood...sounds like it might be a product for me. Glad to know that regular wood putty is not the stuff to use. I'll let you all know which way I end up going and how everything turns out. Thanks!
Actually guys, the stuff I was referring to is NOT standard wood putty. It is an epoxy putty, but it is for wood and is tan colored like wood, so it would blend in well. It is drill-able, sand-able, etc after it dries. Standard wood putty is not drill-able.It comes in a tube, is a two part putty. You break a piece off, knead it until its a uniform color, then press it into the holes. You then use a putty knife, and a damp sponge to work and smooth it as best you can before it sets up and dries. After it is cured you can sand it smooth. Great stuff! Easy to work with, sets up solid (unlike wood putty) and is strong, so it becomes a structural part of the drum shell again. And if you do need to drill into it, it drills easily. I forget the brand name, but any woodworking outfit, such as Rockler Woodworking, sells it.
I was referring to the epoxy stuff. I get mine from Woodworker's Supply.
