Well I fixed the remaining cracks as best I could. Some areas were filled with a mixture of sand dust and glue. I then sanded the drum down with 150 girt
As for a finish, I decided to go with a low gloss danish oil. So far I finished the top portion of the drum. I went with out a poly, just in case I have to fix some cracks in the near future.
Still don't know what I am going to do for hardware. I will try to soak the original in vinegar for a few days and see if it helps get some of the "crud' off.