Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:12 pmI have a really old set of wfl timbales that I am trying to restore. I went to a local music store yesterday with the rims to try to find some heads. The sizes are different than todays drums. I think they are 13 1/2 and 10 1/2. Anyways, they just don't make heads that will fit. I'm thinking my best bet would be to get some flesh hoops made and tuck some natural skins my self. My question is what type of skin to use and where to find it. I would think some thin calf skin would be the best, but I really have no clue. Has anyone had experience using natural skin on timbales?