Question(s), what is the best way to plug the holes as a result of the modifications, this is not a resale, I want to gig with this kit and hide the obvious repairs but at the same time increase the value if possible...
and what is the best way fix this cracking and what looks like bubbling inside the floor tom...I have read a few threads on this...fill a syringe with glue etc...will that work if the wood is not split but is slightly separated from the ply? Thanks
Some maple plugs/dowels are great to plug the holes. You can buy lengths of wood dowel at the home center box stores or local wood shop. Drill the holes to make them clean (non oval) and to match the size of you dowel material. You might need a few sizes to cover the different holes. Glue them in and file and sand flush. I normally make them outside flush then finish the plug on the inside.
For the ply seperation inside glue and then clamp with some contoured blocks and clamp till dry. You can wrap the blocks with wax paper so the glue does not stick to your blocks. Some guys use a syringe to inject the glue. You can water down the glue slightly to help it wick into the small seperations well. And to make easier to apply. Or you can use a small spatula/putty knife to work the glue into the seperations. Again you can spritz with some water to help the glue spread. I have done a bunch of plugs and ply repairs and it's easy. I'm no woodworker and if I can do it anyone can~! :)
Thanks FFR, hopefully I'll pick up some plugs tonight...another question though...I 've been using the Scotts Liquid Gold on the shells and immediately afterwards the finish looks fantastic...but once it dries there are still dull spots..I've applied it three to four times so far...so, will it eventually have a shiny even finish after several applications? I ask because I want the plugs to match the finish and I don't want to plug anything until I've gotten the desired finish. Thanks!!!
I used to use Liquid Gold on my old Slingerlands too. It did the same thing as it dried. I started to use Johnson's paste wax after that which left a nice gloss finish. This back in the 70's so not sure what the latest and greatest polish is out there now though? I think you could probably tint the plugs to match the finish if desired.
Ok...another question...I repaired part of the inside shell but there is still some bubbling but no real "split" in the wood to allow me to get glue behind it...do I create a space to use glue? or leave well enough alone?
