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Slingerland Snare Wrap Removal - Noob Questions

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Hi, brace yourself for what might be some stupid noob questions...

I have searched this forum and the web extensively for suggestions on how to remove residual glue from a Slingerland snare wrap that I took off.

Acetone seems to be the front runner in glue removal, but my experience with it has been a bit of a headache. The glue softens enough to scrape off, but only for about 5 seconds. As soon as the acetone evaporates, the glue hardens again making scraping a nightmare.

I plan to stain the drum when I am done, so I would like to keep the wood clear of discolorations. I have read that Goof Off is a good alternative to acetone. Does it stay on a little longer before evaporating?

My second question involves the scraping. I got a little plastic putty knife to do the scraping, but the edge of it gets knicked too easily making the scraping less efficient. I really dont want to gouge the wood with a metal scraper (I have to put considerable pressure on the scraper to get the glue to come off). Any other scraper suggestions?

Finally, when the time comes to replace the hardware, I would like to use rubber gaskets under the lugs. The lugs are Slingerland, I think from somewhere in the 70's or 80's. Any ideas on where to find something like that?

Thanks for your patience, I really dig the forum.

Posted on 15 years ago
#1
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The gaskets are on ebay right now. You could also make them. There is a thread by KevinS on this subject.

Posted on 15 years ago
#2
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Auto parts store....3m adhesive remover. White container with red writing.

30's Radio King - 26, 13, 13, 16
49 - WFL Ray McKinley - 26, 13, 16
58 - Slingerland Duco
58 - Slingerland Krupa Deluxe
70 - Ludwig Champagne Sparkle - 20, 12, 14
70 - Ludwig Champagne Sparkle - 22 (need), 13, 16
And some others..
Posted on 15 years ago
#3
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Paint scraper, putty knife is not as easily controlled. Make sure it is sharp, the sharper it is the less pressure you will have to use.

Posted on 15 years ago
#4
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From GoneDrumming

Auto parts store....3m adhesive remover. White container with red writing.

If you use a sufficient amount, can the glue be removed without using a scraper at all. I'm thinking a better looking and less damaged outer ply might be the result if you could avoid the scraper altogether?

Curious.....

Kevin
Posted on 15 years ago
#5
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Yeppers...wipe it on add a second coat if you need it then use a terry cloth with a little of the remover on it to wipe the glue off. Work in small sections.

30's Radio King - 26, 13, 13, 16
49 - WFL Ray McKinley - 26, 13, 16
58 - Slingerland Duco
58 - Slingerland Krupa Deluxe
70 - Ludwig Champagne Sparkle - 20, 12, 14
70 - Ludwig Champagne Sparkle - 22 (need), 13, 16
And some others..
Posted on 15 years ago
#6
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Thanks for the help guys.

Here's another noob question - do any of you know of a carpenters guide or some sort of catalog of woods that I could use to identify what sort of wood drums are made of as they come to me? It would also be handy to see what effect different wood treatments (tung oil, linseed oil, hardwax oil, etc...) have on different woods.

Posted on 15 years ago
#7
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Are the drums vintage? American drum companies pretty much used maple or mahogany on their exteriors, maybe walnut on early snares. As far as finishing, the best thing to do would be to determine what type of wood they are and get some samples of that wood and mess with the different types of finish you want to use.

Posted on 15 years ago
#8
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From GoneDrumming

Yeppers...wipe it on add a second coat if you need it then use a terry cloth with a little of the remover on it to wipe the glue off. Work in small sections.

Thanks, GoneDrumming!!

I missed your reply earlier....

Kevin
Posted on 15 years ago
#9
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From argamemnon

Hi, brace yourself for what might be some stupid noob questions...I have searched this forum and the web extensively for suggestions on how to remove residual glue from a Slingerland snare wrap that I took off.Acetone seems to be the front runner in glue removal, but my experience with it has been a bit of a headache. The glue softens enough to scrape off, but only for about 5 seconds. As soon as the acetone evaporates, the glue hardens again making scraping a nightmare.I plan to stain the drum when I am done, so I would like to keep the wood clear of discolorations. I have read that Goof Off is a good alternative to acetone. Does it stay on a little longer before evaporating? My second question involves the scraping. I got a little plastic putty knife to do the scraping, but the edge of it gets knicked too easily making the scraping less efficient. I really dont want to gouge the wood with a metal scraper (I have to put considerable pressure on the scraper to get the glue to come off). Any other scraper suggestions?Finally, when the time comes to replace the hardware, I would like to use rubber gaskets under the lugs. The lugs are Slingerland, I think from somewhere in the 70's or 80's. Any ideas on where to find something like that?Thanks for your patience, I really dig the forum.

Id love to help you.......But I am lost with what you are trying to do....See my new thread....lets figure this outStorm Trooper

Posted on 14 years ago
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