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Can I weld weld this strainer throw off? Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Hi all, I have a WFL mahogany shell snare with WFL strainer. The model is the P-83 and not the Buddy Rich classic. I understand it's nickle plated and I'm wondering if I can weld it. I have it fixed onto the drum and it still functions well even though the base-plate (the part that look like this -[) is in two parts. It snapped at the weakest point - right on the bend. It used to look like this "L" and now it looks like this "l_" if you follow me.

These parts can be tricky to source and when they do come up on eBay they're roughly 100 dollars. I'd prefer to just weld this if possible. I think these old parts need to survive and as the owner I feel it's my obligation to restore it best I can. I don't know the composition of the metal. Actually I'm not even too sure about what metals can be welded / soldered. This is more of a general metalwork question than anything else I guess. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks in advance.

Posted on 10 years ago
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can you post a pic of the part that is broken?

mike

Posted on 10 years ago
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some times parts are just toast. no one's fault.

If you love this drum, search out a suitable replacement part.

I would.

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Photos brother! I may have a 'base' for you (if) we're talking about the same thing. Need to 'see' what you're talking about. Is it the part/bracket that screws onto the shell? Or is it part of the front plate on the P-83... the part that moves up and down and that the snares attach to?

John

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Yes you should be able to have that Tig welded. Pretty sure those are just basic mild steel stamped parts. Fatigue after years of use can happen. Find a GOOD shop. Should not cost much.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j-ciGVAxes"]Tips from the Experts: TIG Welding Steel - YouTube[/ame]

Glenn.

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Posted on 10 years ago
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I had the guys at the metal shop where I work try to fix mine and it just blew apart

Posted on 10 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

Photos brother! I may have a 'base' for you (if) we're talking about the same thing. Need to 'see' what you're talking about. Is it the part/bracket that screws onto the shell? Or is it part of the front plate on the P-83... the part that moves up and down and that the snares attach to?John

Hey man, it's the part/bracket that screws onto the shell The part that looks like [

I appreciate it. I'd buy it from you if I were sure it would work, but aren't those parts fastened together with a type of rivet? I don't know if it's something I can just replace. I'd pretty much have to buy a whole new part. The only part of the strainer that you can physically remove and screw back on again is the plate with the WFL stamp on it. (The part you tie the string to) It can be broken down into 2 parts and you could replace one the other. You can't really replace the base-plate/ bracket without replacing the lever and tone control knob which are riveted on to the bracket. If you had the entire strainer without the WFL plate that you tie the string for the snares to then I could be interested.

I know all of this is about as clear as mud without seeing the photos. I'll try to get a few photos soon.

Thanks.

Posted on 10 years ago
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From FFR428

Yes you should be able to have that Tig welded. Pretty sure those are just basic mild steel stamped parts. Fatigue after years of use can happen. Find a GOOD shop. Should not cost much. Tips from the Experts: TIG Welding Steel - YouTube

Hey, Thanks for this.

Posted on 10 years ago
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From blackd

I had the guys at the metal shop where I work try to fix mine and it just blew apart

I'll keep that in mind and let you know if the same thing happens when/if I do try to weld this thing.

Posted on 10 years ago
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If it`s cast....No.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 10 years ago
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