Recent content by lem

Now I got it, thanks.

Thanks for the link, I'll let you know how it works out.

So, copy of a copy of a copy?

My skills are legendary. I am old, seen and done a lot...I learned. But, I will use anything that will make my life easier. I like the idea of retro spurs as I am a retro kind of guy. Again, this is never going to be like the original, so I guess that doesn't matter. If I decide to go...

I tend to agree, also given the fact that due to obvious modifications, the Slingerland floor drum etc., the Kit will never be original. But I am having a good time playing around. This morning I clamped my "wet wood" pieces to the drum to capture the curvature. I will let them air dry and...

This morning I was able to dismantle the leg apparatus and expose the holes to see what I'm dealing with. The right hole/damage appears to be more severe. I noticed that the 2 Philips head screws on either side of the leg mounts did nothing. This indicates to me that a modification was done to...

Nah! That would be giving up. These drums have a history, good bad or indifferent. Each dent, ding, scratch, extra hole, is part of that history. Probably had more than a few owners, and they are also part of their history. I see my job as helping preserve that history as best I can and...

When you guys suggesst a "re-wrap", I guess you mean just that. Questions: How tough is it to get the old stuff and conversely, the new stuff on (process?) Expensive? Isd this stuff drum specific or like a bolt of fabric. What do I do about the OTHER 4 drums in the set. Is it OK to mix and...

Well, I'm committed. Approaching this project with some trepedation as I know very little about drums and drumming. Thanks to others on this site, I was able to identify, date (maybe) and decide to try to get this old kit together for my Grandaughter. Started this morning and immediatly had...

Thanks again, I'll keep you posted.

Thanks for the links and advice. I saw pictures of the drum set you built from spare parts...great pix and just about convinced me to attempt a restoration job. Remembering that I am a non drummer and based on info provided by others I have three options: 1- Learn more about drums and...

Thanks for the restoration ideas, I have the necessary skills. I can measure the heads in either centimeters or inches. Where do I measure, Inside/outside or skin only? What is a collet nose?

seat/ sticks/cowbell.................That's all I got. Have at it!!! Thanks for your help.

cymbals 1...hi hat 2....18 in. 3....14 in