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emike123

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Drum restoration needed
« on: September 03, 2018, 03:26:33 PM »
I have a period Civil War US infantry eagle drum, but unfortunately, the ropes are off and the leather guides are gone as is one of the heads.  Can anybody here put me in contact with someone who can restore this for me?  I had it with a very old fellow who ultimately just was no longer up for the job so I got it back from him and now am looking for someone else.

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Re: Drum restoration needed
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2018, 04:28:25 PM »
Got someone — that was fast.  Thanks guys!

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Re: Drum restoration needed
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2018, 06:37:56 PM »
Post before and after pictures one the restoration is complete. Please.
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Re: Drum restoration needed
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2018, 02:14:28 PM »
OK, boss, here it is before going into Dr. Drum.  It needs tighteners and to be "re-strung".  Also, one head is missing.


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Re: Drum restoration needed
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2018, 06:19:32 PM »
nice

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Re: Drum restoration needed
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2018, 02:50:49 PM »
I agree, that's nice. Going to be really nice once restored. Doesn't look like its going to be a hard restoration. looks realy good.
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Re: Drum restoration needed
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2018, 09:38:13 PM »
Here it is after a little work:

« Last Edit: October 11, 2018, 07:45:35 AM by emike123 »

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Re: Drum restoration needed
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2018, 08:16:04 AM »
, good looking drum,ready to beat the long roll!!

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Re: Drum restoration needed
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2018, 09:05:00 AM »
looks good.  :)
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Re: Drum restoration needed
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2018, 06:04:57 PM »
Looks very nice Mike, well done!!

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Re: Drum restoration needed
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2020, 12:06:41 PM »
Top notch!