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by **Madlatin** » Mon May 23, 2011 4:19 am

Started the restore project. I did use the Titebond, the guy I bought it from is a wood worker and he uses the same thing. It worked out great. Just sanding now and locating a chrome finisher for the hardware. A few people contacted me and all agreed that it is an older Delaporte. I will post some pics later of progress. Puttuing the shell back together helped out a lot with the out of round problem, but I will use the dowel anyways to help it a little more. Appreciate the help. I will contact you Congalou about hardware.

Madlatin

by **congalou** » Wed May 25, 2011 1:46 pm

Delaporte hardware.

by **Mike** » Wed May 25, 2011 3:28 pm

Hey Congalou,
you seem to have a secret stash of that excellent Delapore hardware.

Did you buy it from the current maker, Michael Dussiaux?
Or is that "old" stock?

by **congalou** » Wed May 25, 2011 4:53 pm

Hi Mike !!
I have buy it long time ago to Michel Dussiaux, but it's not a old stock from Michel Delaporte.
I have never use it, Chrome is new !!!
G.

by **Madlatin** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:20 pm

I've been enjoying working on the drum when I get a chance here and there. Some glue, sanding, 3 coats of stain, and a clear coat, and just haven't got to the chrome shop yet. I will see what they want to charge and go from there. Here are a few pics of progress so far.

by **Mike** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:11 am

Wow, the shell looks great so far!

I have also liked the refurbishing process with my
old Gon Bops a while ago.

Please keep us posted about your further progress.

by **congalou** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 10:36 am

Nice !!!!

by **KING CONGA** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:50 pm

Winner!!!!! Congratulations on a job well done. That Oak wood looks awesome. Can't wait to see the finished product.

by **Madlatin** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 5:23 pm

Well, after getting the shell ready to go I started getting too busy at work to do anymore to the drum for a while. I ended up having the side plates and crown chromed. They came out very nice. Bought new nuts and washers but, I polished the hooks as there was no rust. As far as the bands go, I just sanded the paint off of them and figure at some time I'll send them out to get chromed also. I cut and welded the bands to get a tighter fit. Also filled in all the holes in the bands. Originally I was going to test fit them and drill the needed holes on the shell but as I put them on I decided to leave them and mount the skin on aswell. They fit nicely on the shell. This drum has a mellow tone to it. Although I have not cranked it up yet. Thanks for the compliments and advice.

by **Anonimo** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 5:25 pm

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by **Madlatin** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 5:33 pm

Thanks Leedy, I am happy with it now.

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