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Bearing Edge on LM402 Last viewed: 1 day ago

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First time taking the heads off a 402 I bought used.

There are some small dents or imperfections in the top point of the bearing edge. Quite small, but noticeable to me as I run my finger over the top. Might have left the factory like this in the 80's.

I am so used to making my own edges on my Blaemire shells which can be made really straight and smooth.

This just kind of bugs me.

Anyone invented a pounding tool to straighten these flanged edges.

And had any luck fixing,............ not ruining.

Thanks

scott

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Posted on 11 years ago
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Bumping because I think this topic has not been addressed in awhile.

"Removing dings/dents in the top of a metal snare flanged bearing edge."

Thanks scott

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Posted on 11 years ago
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If we were talking about wood, I'd have written a tutorial for you, but metal... that's above my pay-grade. There are a couple of guys here who really know their beans when it comes to metals. Hopefully we'll hear from one of them as I am interested in how to do this repair myself. I've had more than one Supra with dings in the bearing edge in my time. It's been my experience that tiny dings don't seem to affect the sound or tuning at all though.

Hope you get a response from someone knowledgeable in the subject. Great question.

John

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Some pics would help to assess the right way to mend it.

As you mentioned green glass drum, a pounding tool should work.

without seeing it, I'd say get hold of a cold chisel and grind the top down

to the shape of the bearing edge and tap lightly with a hammer.

Take it nice and slowly as not to do any damage.

It's worth a try at least, hope this helps.

Sevo.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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If it doesn't affect the looks or sound of the drum why mess with it?

Posted on 11 years ago
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Good point Gerald! if it ain't broke ,don't fix it! :D

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From Stevo

Good point Gerald! if it ain't broke ,don't fix it! :D

Talked with Chris Heuer about this.

He said one could do more damage trying to pound these out with a coal chisel.

I am going to leave them as is.

Thanks guys.

scott

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From green glass drum

Talked with Chris Heuer about this.He said one could do more damage trying to pound these out with a coal chisel.I am going to leave them as is.Thanks guys.scott

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