Tips on wrapping a snare

[DrummerwannaB]

I'm looking for any advice/tips on how to re-wrap a snare. I recently purchased a 14inch snare without hardware and I want to take off the existing wrap and re-cover it with a new one. I was wondering if there is anyone out there who has learned some good techniques for recovering shells.
-How do I get all the old glue off of the shell ?
-What type of glue is best for adhering the new wrap to the shell?
-How do you remove the TAMA label/airhole flash?
Thanks in advance everyone for you help!

[GRUNTERSDAD]

You need to go sign up for the www.ghostnote.net forum. That is what they do. All drum building etc. And very helpful in such things. Good luck.

[Les Ismore]

No need to go anywhere else, its all here on the webs friendliest drum forum, Drummerworld.

Ladies and wormlet's, give it up for Sammmmmy!

http://www.jamminsam.com/drum_wrap_video.htm

Roll that video!


Don't touch that hi-bond tape, its nasty!

[LM201]

No need to go anywhere else, its all here on the webs friendliest drum forum, Drummerworld.

Ladies and wormlet's, give it up for Sammmmmy!

http://www.jamminsam.com/drum_wrap_video.htm

Roll that video!


Don't touch that hi-bond tape, its nasty!

I agree. But man it's so expensive

[volvoguy]

No need to go anywhere else, its all here on the webs friendliest drum forum, Drummerworld.

Ladies and wormlet's, give it up for Sammmmmy!

http://www.jamminsam.com/drum_wrap_video.htm

Roll that video!


Don't touch that hi-bond tape, its nasty!


Sweet link! Thanks, Les!

-Ryan

[GRUNTERSDAD]

Thats a great video and would have been nice had he actually shown the removal of the wrap. And he mentioned cleaning the hardware with chrome polish and on the table he has some silver polish which may be a little harsh for chrome plated hardware.

[Les Ismore]

I agree. But man it's so expensive

Its quality wrap, a little thicker than the competition. You caan cover over reasonable imperfections (uneveness) and not get a rippling effect like with the cheaper stuff. The Hi-bond is wicked sticky, don't expect ot get a second chance once its down, even a little section like in the vid. Bending (the edge of) your wrap while pulling up a hi-bond tack is pretty common.

[DrummerwannaB]

I agree. But man it's so expensive

Its quality wrap, a little thicker than the competition. You caan cover over reasonable imperfections (uneveness) and not get a rippling effect like with the cheaper stuff. The Hi-bond is wicked sticky, don't expect ot get a second chance once its down, even a little section like in the vid. Bending (the edge of) your wrap while pulling up a hi-bond tack is pretty common.

That makes good practical sense. So if that hi-bond is out, what type of glue do you all use/recommend?

[bojangleman]

http://www.drumfoundry.com/p-3406-wrap-trimmer-and-replacement-parts.aspx

buy that and what ever wrap you want...and that is the neatest thing in the world!

Alex

[Les Ismore]

That makes good practical sense. So if that hi-bond is out, what type of glue do you all use/recommend?

I didn't say not to use it, tape is better than glue IMO. I've used Sam's stuff, its great. They cut to exact size and they put the tape in place. It comes sized perfectly to your shell's (they ask you what shell's you have, even getting year specific on certain brands, they know their stuff), you don't want to be trimming wrap, its a hassel and can easily go horribly wrong. Glue is another freak job, I don't recommend using glue at all.

Bass drum is the biggest challenge to line up, mess up with glue and you realize $20 extra for Sam's stuff is well worth it. Its just hard to get a small portion of the Hi-Bond tape to stick and release easily. I use(ed) a seperate piece of masking tape to hold the final seam and check the bond, then pulled away hi-bond cover and stuck it when all is perfect.