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is there any wany to "re-round" a metal snare?

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acquired a supra couple of weeks back and i am going through the process of restoring it. i removed all the components of the snare and i took one of my spare die cast hoops just to check if the shell was still perfectly round by placing it around where the rim usually sits and turning it around.. i observed that the batter side half of the shell was perfectly round but the snare(resonant side) was a bit oblong?

is there anwyay i can have it "re-round"? any suggestions? should i let it be, since the snare side rim seems to be a a bit oblong and fits well?

how dramatic would the sound change if i let it be?

miguel band3

Posted on 12 years ago
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I don't suggest you follow my lead ... but ... I used a rubber mallet to round out a Rogers COB about two years ago. It was frustrating and yet very successful. Couldn't believe I actually pulled it off. That sucker is round and round. A gent purchased it (knowing the work done) and was happy as a clam in heat ... is that right? Anyway, it can be done, but not something to do if you are sane and sober.

What Would You Do
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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I did a kinda chest compression correction on my 6.5 COB Sound King. I set the drum on its side with the long sides up and down on a table and gave it a sort of short push and release thing. My snare side was the culprit, like yours. This is a COB shell though, and prolly much more "giving" than a Supra. If you've got the muscle or body mass, maybe........

Kevin
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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yeah, I did the "compression" thing too. My 40's leedy commander had been used as a timbale with a rogers mount, so it was pretty oblong. It fixed it. not perfect, but i could get a head on it and it tuned up. It being brass probably helped as it is WAY softer than a steel drum....

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Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Isn't a Supra chrome over AL alloy? Shouldn't be too tough at all.

What Would You Do
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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Proceed with caution...brass bends, aluminum can break, depending on the alloy mix. I don't know how "flexible" Ludalloy is. Because it has been bent out of shape by some force doesn't necessarily mean it can be bent back to its original shape.

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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Does it cause problems fitting heads? Does the drum sound bad?

If it doesn't do either I would leave it alone.

Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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From thin shell

Does it cause problems fitting heads? Does the drum sound bad? If it doesn't do either I would leave it alone.

the head wont sit properly..im cautiously doing the compression method. it's working. it isnt perfectly round but the reso rim fits in pretty well now. maybe a little more pressing will do the job..and patience. thanks guys! Walking

Posted on 12 years ago
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