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How to trim off wrap?

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I just got loads of info from y'all about a Dixieland snare that I couldn't fit the heads on. Well...

Not long ago I bought a Leedy-Slingerland snare. It has the same issue, though bot as badly.

It has been re-wrapped. When I put new heads on - again, Aquarian Vintage (no, not Modern Vintage!) they were prtty snug. I sanded away some of the hoop on the head, and that helped. But I'd like to trim away some of the wrap.

Guidance? I have a flexible ruler/straight edge, and an X-acto knife...

what suggestions so I can get it right?

Thanks!

Posted on 12 years ago
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I've done it just marking a line, and using a fresh utility knife. Used a rim slid down as a line to mark. If you're going to be doing some, Drum Foundry has a nifty wrap trimmer. http://www.drumfoundry.com/p-3307-df-wrap-trimmer.aspx

Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Cool. That will work. On the Gretsch shell, I didn't think I could even get a head to sit evenly. But I have them installed on the Leedy...

Do you leave the head on as a 'straight edge" for the utility knife?

May be helpful for those of us with manual dexterity...uh...issue.

Many thanks!

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Hey, nice freaking tool! At 120, a little sleep for a one time project!

Posted on 12 years ago
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From bfulton

Hey, nice freaking tool! At 120, a little sleep for a one time project!

We need to buy one as a group project. Or, one person buy it and rent it!

Posted on 12 years ago
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From bfulton

Cool. That will work. On the Gretsch shell, I didn't think I could even get a head to sit evenly. But I have them installed on the Leedy... Do you leave the head on as a 'straight edge" for the utility knife?May be helpful for those of us with manual dexterity...uh...issue.Many thanks!

You know, on my RB set, I just trimmed the overlap under the head. That was enough to fit Remo ambos. Might try that first. If it doesn't work, then just carry it around the drum....

Posted on 12 years ago
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