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Got thes drums to restore. they are pretty beat up the conga has a crack thats about 20 inches long that can be fixed up with no issue. some of the hardware will need to be replaced.

Any words of wisdom/recomendations?
ive read through all the threads on fixing up drums. chime in let me know what you think.
Once these are done im most likely going to sell them...

HAVE FUN,
I KNOW THEY SHOULD TURN OUT BEAUTIFUL!!!
CHARLIE.

Making Progress

Any closeup photos of the crack? I would like to hear how you go about repairing it.

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i hit this with 60 first too... but it took all day for both drums to get were I'm at now... and it got really cold in my garage/workshop... i was going to use now 120/150 going down to 220 and then the finishing steel wool and such

msb501clave,

there so many threads on fixing cracks, you can just search the topicc and find tons of good advise!

check out this page:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=992&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=30

cheers!

The thread is about a bongo but the same applies to congas...

This is what Bucko says before that page I sent you:

IF YOUR BONGO HAS CRACKED THROUGH, IT HAS ALSO SHRUNK A TAD, BECAUSE OF IT. IF YOU'LL GIVE WHAT I AM ABOUT TO SAY SOME THOUGHT, I'M SURE YOU WILL AGREE. YES, THE BASIC COMMON APPROACH ON REPAIRING A CRACKED DRUM IS TO OPEN UP THE CRACK SO THAT THE GLUE CAN BETTER PENETRATE THE AREA, AND THEN USE RACHETING STRAPS TO KEEP IT ALL TOGETHER. YES THIS WILL WORK. AND MAY LAST YOU A FEW YEARS IF YOU ARE LUCKY.

WHEN A DRUM HAS CRACKED, AND YOU GLUE AND STRAP IT BACK TOGETHER, THE SHELL WILL BE UNDER MORE PRESSURE BECAUSE THERE IS LESS WOOD SURFACE. SO THE BEST WAY FOR A PERMANENT FIX, IF YOU ARE HANDY. IS TO CONVERT THE CRACKED AREA, INTO A COMPLETELY CLEAN CHANNEL AND SHAPE A COMPARABLE PIECE OF WOOD TO FIT IN THE CHANNEL VOID AS EXACTLY AS POSSIBLE INORDER TO AVOID ANY SHELL PRESSURE. APPLY AN EXCELLENT WOOD GLUE, TO ALL THE MATING SURFACES, AND THEN STRAP IT ALL TOGETHER. AFTER IT'S ALL CURED YOU'LL BE ABLE TO FINE FINISH THE SHELL, AND IT WILL BE A PERMANENT FIX WHICH IF DONE RIGHT WILL OUTLAST THE REST OF THE DRUM.

All, take a look at this drum that ive just finished fixing up. I fixed a crack , sanded it and refinsihed it with Watco danish oil that i hand rubbed on . Its a very nice light color brown, old school looking. The bottom ring fits less than ideal but is secure and looks nice. the hardware is very nice ive cleaned it up and lubed up the lugs. though the nuts have some wear they are still good and strong.

Id would be interested in selling or trading. I can put on your choice of top quality steer or mule. I will finish the quinto in the spring.