They can be a LOT of work. But also very rewarding. I posted this a while back. But here is my mid 60's Ludwig WMP 14x14 floor tom that I stripped recently. It did require some major patience.....and a break from it! So glad that I stuck with it though.Mike
I know you have patience. You did the same w my Pioneer.
Not sure I have the fortitude.
I’m very frightened now. Yikes.So I guess you are advising against paint stripper, or thinner.I was planning on starting that approach in a few days.What about all the paint dust.I realize that a mask would be necessary.I’m not sure my hands would hold up to that much sanding. considering my arthritis. It’s a big drum.I guess I could give it a go, and a backup plan would be to have Precision re wrap it.I’m not interested in making money off of it to any great extent Thank you very much for your detailed technique
I did all the sanding outside, so the dust was no problem. Use a mask if you’d like. As far as any chemicals, I stay away from them except on bare wood shells for fear of wrap damage. Once that Seam starts coming up, it’s never the same again.
Here is another before/after of a 14x14 Clubdate Tom I did. Again, about 20 hours including the chrome cleaning.
I’d offer to do the work for you, but it would be by the drum based on the amount of work needed. I couldn’t get to it until fall.
They can be a LOT of work. But also very rewarding. I posted this a while back. But here is my mid 60's Ludwig WMP 14x14 floor tom that I stripped recently. It did require some major patience.....and a break from it! So glad that I stuck with it though.Mike
What a beautiful restoration you did on that floor tom, Mike!
Chris
