Well, I guess my luch has ran out. When I got home from work today, I started removing the hardware to clean and get ready for new wrap.
When I removed the top head and rim I notices this...
There is a small pin size hole and a small crack that runs from it. I don't know how big of a problem this is gonna be. Or if it can be fixed. I guess the plan now is to go to drum supply house Monday and see what they think. Hopefully it's something that can be fixed easy and cheap.
I guess I will go ahead and get some wrap while I'm there....if my drum can be fixed.
Well good news so far. I talked to drum supply house and they said probably about a $25-$35 repair. To fill it in. But I won't know for sure until I take the shell to them.
While I am there, I will probably see how much they will charge to wrap the drum for me. That way I know it's done right.
So all in all, I still feel good about the purchase. As I was planning on paying anywhere from $150-$200 for a used kit anyways.
Honestly doesn't look like much of a problem. If it sounds good and plays fine, just put a drop of wood glue on it and call it good. It doesn't look like something that would spread or have any effect on the sound quality, just my 2cents2ya.
A 2-part epoxy might be overkill, and a little messy to work with given the consistency of it once mixed. If I'm looking at the photo right, the void in the plys isn't much bigger than a toothpick. A drop of wood glue will soak into the wood and solidify, strengthening the wood, and be good to go. A gob of 2-part epoxy on there will need sanded down level once it cures. Wood glue also cleans with water, so if it runs down the side of the drum or what-not, just wipe it up.
I'm not saying what's wrong or right, just my 2 cents based on a decent amount of experience. Good luck! -D
Well, I had some Elmers wood glue in the cabinet. I think I got her fixed. I filled the hole and the crack with glue and clamped it shut. I just removed the clamp, I forgot about it, been sittin' up about 5 hours.
I will probably end up going with a clear top head just so I can keep a watch on it. Right now, it looks solid. You can't even tell where the crack was. You can tell where the hole was but it's all smooth and level.
Now that it has been 24 hours I decided to take a picture. Nothing special, a professional probably could have done better, but hey, it cost nothing since I already had the glue.
BEFORE
AFTER
It does look better in person and when I rub my finger across it, it's smooth.
Thanks for the tip on the glue. Now I can use that $30 or so dollars for wrap.
