I’m not sure if a brass grommet is better but here is a Home Depot solution:
Repairing a Cymbal with a Keyhole Notch
If you’re a drummer for any length of time, you might notice on one or more of your cymbals, a keyhole notch developing.medium.com
References to here:
General Tools Brass Grommet Fastening Kit with Case, Includes (6) 1/2 in. and (6) 3/8 in. Grommets 81264 - The Home Depot
General Tools specializes in bringing customers with high quality, specialty items for jobs of all types. The 81264 Grommet Kit provides an economic solution for repairing tarps, tents, awnings and poolwww.homedepot.com
Any opinions?
I still don’t like the idea of a sharp angle like shown in the picture but maybe I am overly paranoid.
Do Not Use the cymbal when playing Rhinoceros metal.
I'm actually considering doing this with a 20' Agop Signature ride with some cracks about 1.5 mm on one side. Should I go for it?If it's not a rare/expensive cymbal I would drill it out. Not like making a notch or dramatic increase in diameter but just enough to even it out and prevent 'growth'. Modern cymbal holes are 8mm (if I remember correctly) so I would use a 9mm drill bit. It will have a negligible difference in its feel and swing on the stand and should have no difference in sound. Rubber grommets work but will wear out over time and metal grommets eventually rattle, both metal and rubber will slightly reduce your sustain. Simply drilling the whole 1mm larger will fix the problem with no negative impact and I doubt even the most experienced of drummers could look at it and say, "wait a second... Is that center hole bigger?"
I'm actually considering doing this with a 20' Agop Signature ride with some cracks about 1.5 mm on one side. Should I go for it?
Do you think widening the hole would make it too wide? I know it's hard to judge from the photos, but I'm trying to decide between that and the more expensive alternative of sending it to Jake Winebrenner who does micro fusion welding.I look at it like this: the damage is already done. The longer you wait the worse it will get. Either fix it now or retire it.
"Rhinoceros metal"?Do Not Use the cymbal when playing Rhinoceros metal.
I miss @johnwesley and his ridiculous metal categorizations."Rhinoceros metal"?
I miss @johnwesley and his ridiculous metal categorizations.
As a metalhead, I love that definition.I miss @johnwesley and his ridiculous metal categorizations.