There is always a possibility. Just based on my experience building musical gear, that black coated stuff is super tough. Everyone uses it in one form or another, and it's definitely made to take abuse.I would agree that it would probably take a huge amount of effort.
I will add though, I actually bought a project PDP nickel plated snare drum, and the plating was done so poorly, that the previous owner took some type of cleanser/cleaner and basically made it look like chrome. So, the quality of the painting or plating will definitely play a part.
With that said, it's only $30
I definitely agree. Chances are good you would just, ruin them anyway. But, sometimes being cost effective works. Not always as I have found
Chrome plating them will cost more than they are worth.... and before plating you have many, many, many hours of work getting them ready...
Yes. See SYMBOLICDEATH above about lug splay. It will ruin your shiny new lugs.
Nope. The lithium grease should work well, as does teflon spray, 3n1 oil, a drop of motor oil, etc. Just keep in mind grease is goopy, oil runs, sprays are messy.
No. You dont want them vibrating loose and falling out. LocTite if you want, it isnt necessary because...
...those dome things are called fender washers. They act as both a washer and a lock (supposedly) for the screw. The washer part I'm sure you get. It locks using pressure, it pushes against the screw as the screw pushes into it.
Not sure about phosphor bronze. Maybe cymbal cleaner. It is a very pretty shell.
Thanks so much for the advice, that's really helpful. Good point about the leather washers, I hadn't thought about that.
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I'm an advocate, I hate the fact they are no longer in most drums. That 'on the fly' muffling adjustment would have helped me on many of the differing stages I've played on (usually with no preemptive knowledge of the sound situation). I've meant to add one to many snares I've owned.While playing with my new vintage toys, I've been having a problem with snare buzz. DW Performance, 6.5x14. I was able to fix it by changing my reso tension, but then developed a horrible metal tone that I couldn't tune out. So finally I went old school...
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Let the teasing begin
Wow, I love it! The brushed aluminum look along with the Black & White badge is fantastic. That IMO is a super classy drum, I'd have no issues pulling that out for even a 'black tie and brushes' kind of gig.
The only thing I can suggest is if you have needle nose pliers to stick them (closed) into the whole from the outside then GENTLY open them to give counter pressure on the inside of the grommet then use your wrench on the nut... It may be just enough pressure to break the nut loose. It looks like a metal shell? If so try a few drops of wd40 or even olive oil in the inside of the shell to try and lubricate the threads
I dont know if this will work, it might. Shove a stick in the hole from the outside. With a socket or nut driver, you can push the stick and socket/driver together while turning.
This may help . You can also use a tapered dowel . I think it was Bermuda ? Or maybe Andy ? That made a simple tool to take it off and a similar tool as in the video to replace one but I couldn’t find it on a search here . The idea is using pressure from inside the shell to straighten the rolled over edge .
it certainly is a goofy looking badge. not sure I've ever seen one of them.
Haha, it's actually not the proper badge, thank god! Slightly annoying that the area behind it is urn-hammered :/
