On drums...

Hey fellas......had a quick question. I'm thinking about taking "a little off the top" on one of my Designer rocket launchers. If I remember right, Gregory might have done this in the past. The caveman in me wants to whack right through it with a hacksaw, but thought I'd check here first. Any tips or advice before I start in on her? I pulled the cap off and it looks pretty dense in there.

Thanks in advance!

You remember correctly. The extrusion is aluminum, so not particularly dense or difficult to cut through, but I wouldn't use a hacksaw because it is too difficult to control. I used a cutoff saw to make the cut, and that ensures a straight and flat 90º slice, so when the cap is replaced it looks as original. I made a first cut higher up to make sure my saw blade was not chipping the chrome. As I recall, I used a standard wood cutting blade with carbide teeth. Went through like butter.

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Gregory

Gunnar was thinking "Axe" and I think you might have replied too late ha.

A man has to do what a man has to do.

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Gregory

Good deal.....thanks a million for the info. Yeah, will probably just hold off until I come across a saw then.....no real dire need to get it done anytime soon.



Hahaha, that's definitely more my style!

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Cliff

River City Trio

What if we did all have the same opinions?

Really appreciate the offer Cliff. Looks like I might be able to knock it out at a friend's house this week though. Will let you know!

You can always practice on this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonor-Designer- ... 1c2fc2979c

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Goki - short from Goran

Let the good drums roll!!!

Thanks for the heads up Goki! Cliff sent me that link a couple days ago too. Can always use another, so might throw a bid in on it. I think the last one went for over $200, so no telling how high it'll get.

By the way, got mine cut down without any problems. Think it looks a lot better!

I agree!

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Gregory