On drums...

I love square Toms, so I would rather have done a Plus kit anyway, just didn't want to veneer the Mahogany Plusses .
And I'm not at all concerned about the value of the kit, I want to keep this kit, and hope it can stay in the family for generations.My point was, not sure if the beater kit was worth the effort, and expense.
The 24x18 I have is in VGC, as are the 12+16. This will be my ' Look at That ' kit, and she will be spectacular.
My Phonics have been set up in a damp jam room for 5yrs, their previous owner had set the Bass Drum on fire with a candle, and for most of their life they have been their own cases .She is a definite workhorse,but,she sounds amazing,records beautifully,and I'm not precious about her, and I love her for that.

Cheers

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Jeff
Gots ta luv da Beech
Australia

If all goes well, which I think it will,anyone can do it.
Gregory gave me a few handy tips/advice 6mnths ago, and with the limited testing we've done, I think this willl be good
Heres some links (if it works ) for anyone interested
http://cgi.ebay.com/Quarted-ebony-wood- ... _500wt_956
Heres some stuff thats been for sale since before Christmas, probably just a Sample



http://cgi.ebay.com/EBONY-VENEER-15-4-5 ... 758wt_1165
This is the seller I used, actual pics of veneers for sale

Don't freak on freight price ($52) thats to Australia


http://cgi.ebay.com/Macassar-Ebony-wood ... 500wt_1182
Mine looks similar to this, but is perfectly cut

Cheers

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Jeff
Gots ta luv da Beech
Australia

Nice loooking wood, Jeff.

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Cliff

River City Trio

What if we did all have the same opinions?

You should see it book-matched , Oh Yeah................

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Jeff
Gots ta luv da Beech
Australia

The 12,13 + 16 arrived today.
Shells/Chrome look good, covering is going, and luckily, the least yellowing drum is the 13, which is staying White for the Jungle/Bop/Kids kit = 10x8 Phonic,13x13+18x19 Phonic Plusses.

Pics of both soon

Cheers

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Jeff
Gots ta luv da Beech
Australia

Toms arrived, kids helped disassemble





Labor charge $25hr, $35hr if you watch, $55hr if you help

Cheers

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Jeff
Gots ta luv da Beech
Australia

A slow process , lucky I have other drums




The naked Beech looks amazing , but the Makassar Ebony will be stunning

Cheers

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Jeff
Gots ta luv da Beech
Australia

Looks like an interesting and challenging process, Jeff.

I admire your willingness to take it on.

You are going to have something to be proud of.

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Cliff

River City Trio

What if we did all have the same opinions?

Jeff, are you depending on those few wraps to clamp the veneer? If so, you will probably want to consider more tubes, so that the entire length of veneer is clamped. Not sure how the glue will respond to the varying pressures.

The veneer looks great, and I too am impressed at your willingness to take on the project! I never have.

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Gregory

Cheers Cliff and Gregory , I'm not 100% confident, but theres always an out, I can re-strip and start again,nothin' ventured, nothin' gained.

Gregory, he used other wrapping devices aswell, this was just a couple of quick pics to show the minimal progress that is being achieved, always difficult when friends are helping, sometimes its easier to just pay the big bucks, if you've got 'em.

I'll keep updates coming

Cheers

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Jeff
Gots ta luv da Beech
Australia