rhythmrhyme wrote:Personally, I'd hit them again. It would be a shame if the whatever finish you decide to put on them brings out the colour contrast in the wood and "shows off" the wear, especially if you're not trying to maintain a vintage look with them.
rumbandres wrote:rhythmrhyme wrote:Personally, I'd hit them again. It would be a shame if the whatever finish you decide to put on them brings out the colour contrast in the wood and "shows off" the wear, especially if you're not trying to maintain a vintage look with them.
I probably will. not necessarily going for a museum quality restoration but not a vintage look either. Some scars should be fine but I want to pay respect to the drums as best as I can.
Thanks!
rumbandres wrote:For the finish I was thinking Danish oil (not sure of whether to do natural or golden oak or something else though... Thoughts?) and water based polycrilic to seal it.
RitmoBoricua wrote:rumbandres wrote:For the finish I was thinking Danish oil (not sure of whether to do natural or golden oak or something else though... Thoughts?) and water based polycrilic to seal it.
Danish oil, excellent. One thing you have to consider
if you apply Danish oil and then top coat with water
based polycrilic you may encounter adhesion problems
due to water and oil do not really mix, kind of incompatible.
Now you can still use it but you have to use a barrier in between
those (2), a sanding sealer and universal sealant, dewaxed shellac.
You can buy it at any Home Depot, Lowes etc. Link to product:
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=246
Also you may want to consider using oil polyurethane or varnish
and that way don't have to use dewaxed shellac. I hope this helps.
rumbandres wrote:That is quite helpful then I will probably use oil based poly. Several options available for the finish (gloss, semi gloss, satin etc.) any advantages to any of it?. I do not care for shiny drums anyway. so probably satin?
rumbandres wrote:BTW
I am currently working on editing a book about Cuban Pianist/singer/composer Tirso Duarte (of La Charanga Habanera/Pupy,etc one of the REALLY big cats of timba) by my dear friend Kevin Moore from Timba.com fame. It should hit the presses soon. it is beyond belief! highly recommended for any Cubanofile musician. The book Also includes good analysis on Mengual's conga style (mainly as an addendum but still quite insightful)
so you get an idea of Tirso
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9QF7xQbk1I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr8GDpxTUM4
RitmoBoricua wrote:rumbandres wrote:BTW
I am currently working on editing a book about Cuban Pianist/singer/composer Tirso Duarte (of La Charanga Habanera/Pupy,etc one of the REALLY big cats of timba) by my dear friend Kevin Moore from Timba.com fame. It should hit the presses soon. it is beyond belief! highly recommended for any Cubanofile musician. The book Also includes good analysis on Mengual's conga style (mainly as an addendum but still quite insightful)
so you get an idea of Tirso
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9QF7xQbk1I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr8GDpxTUM4
On that first video the piano almost caught fire. On the second
video is that timba? Reminds me of "Salsa Romatica or Monga"
that was real popular back in the 80's and 90's. Who is Mengual?
Not aware of this conga player. Thank you for sharing.
bongosnotbombs wrote:I've always had good luck with a simple coat of danish oil. Easily applied, good protection, easily repaired and looks great. I use this finish on my "street" drums and it has performed well. My street drums are 60's era Valjes similar to yours. I find that the urethane coats are easily more scratched than the wood.
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