Installing Inlay Strips
(bass drum hoops/rims)
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(Continued from Applying the Wrap to the
Shell)
Important Disclaimer
Jammin Sam / Sam Barnard (company and individually) is not responsible for
any injury due to misuse of any tool, use of glue/adhesives, use of any
glue/adhesive removers or anything used as such, or injury due to removing or
applying drum covering. Anytime one uses a tool or product there is a chance
of injury, especially when the items are misused. Rarely has anyone ever been
hurt, but in any harmful situation, Sam Barnard (company [Jammin Sam, Sam Barnard,
Barnard Music] and individually) is not responsible for what one does with any tool
or products in attempting to complete following instructions or any other methods/
directions recommended by this company, anyone associated with Sam Barnard, or
others.
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is located.
If you ordered hoop strips for the bass drum hoops, you
either ordered 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 strip, then the longer one last. 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 smaller piece on first, then the larger one last- 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. We suggest doing this with
"Elmer's" white glue. First, with the smaller strip, coat the back
with glue (without the liners removed). While it is still wet, place it down on the drum 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 larger top piece.
Allow the hoops to dry for 24 hours at room temperature before installing them on
the bass drum.
Important Note:
If for some reason the insert 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 insert strip tight and place in
the lid (to hold the strip tight and even). Then while holding the lid, sand
one side of the insert piece against a sheet of sandpaper face up on a table
until the desired width is obtained. If you have any questions or problems
just give us a call.
Special Note for Drum Wrap That Comes too Wide:
An alternative to the above trimming method (above "Important Note") can be used
to sand drum material (pieces for drums) that come slightly too wide (tall).
Roll the material up tight and with sandpaper with 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 length is obtained.
Caution:
Do not expose your new material to excessive heat or direct sunlight on moderately
hot days. This may cause 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.
This article concludes with ... Finishing
Touches
Thank you for choosing Jammin Sam’s drum wrap. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact us. Click below (on the blue headings)
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to read this article.
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