Installing Inlay Strips (bass drum hoops/rims)
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If you ordered hoop strips for the bass drum hoops, you either order small strips to place in a cut-out groove, or enough material to cover the entire width of the hoop. These pieces are cut to size, and if the correct measurement was given to us, they are ready to install. All individual bass hoops (18" or larger) need two strips (one longer, one shorter) to totally cover them. If you ordered a strip to fit into a groove, first install the shorter length strip, then the longer one. There should be no need for clamping the seams, just remove the liners, press firm, then install the hoop on the bass drum (hi-bond tape pressed down last).
If you ordered enough material to cover the entire width of the hoop (wood hoops only), put the shorter length piece on first, then the longer one– just like the "groove" application. But, because there is no hardware holding the material (like the drum shells), and these pieces are more exposed to be caught on objects, these pieces will have to be glued down. You can use any contact cement, but for best results, we suggest "Elmer’s" regular ("Glue-All") white glue. First, with the shorter length strip, coat the back with glue (without the liners removed). While wet, place it down on the hoop at the desired location (without the liners removed). Do this before the glue "sets up" so the material can be adjusted/slid to the desired location on the hoop. Next, when the material is centered, removed the liners and press down the tape on the wooden hoop. If any glue is exposed on the wood (edge), use a damp cloth to remove it immediately. Follow the same directions for the longer top piece. Allow the hoops to dry for 24 hours at room temperature before installing them on the bass drum.
If for some reason the inlay strips are too wide, find a sheet of medium-course sand paper and a lid of a jar that has a flat top (the metal or plastic lid is not raised). Windup the inlay strip tight and place in the lid (to hold the strip tight and even). Then while holding the lid, sand one side of the inlay against the sandpaper face up on a table until the desired width is obtained. If you have any questions or problems just give us a call.
An alternative to the above trimming method (above "Note") can be used to sand drum material (pieces for drums) that come slightly too wide (tall). Roll the material up tight and using sandpaper w/ a block of wood, sand down from the top (while the roll is placed on a table or floor). Sand one or both ends until the desired size is obtained.
Do not expose your new material to excessive heat or direct sunlight on moderately hot days. This may cause a bubbling/expanding effect with the material (this will not happen with chrome and satin flame finishes). This is a typical reaction of recovery materials sold. Our materials can be exposed to direct sunlight up to 100 degrees (90 degrees for the darker finishes)! If you have any questions or problems do not hesitate to call. The drum material we sell is the highest quality material available but, if misused, even it will not stay nice with improper care.
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