Quinto restoration

[congalou]

Here is an old Cuban quinto.

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Other photos

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Finish

[willie55]

good work, looking great

[Jerry Bembe]

Congalou,

Very cool work!

What kind of wood is this? (Mahogany?)

Any ideas on what type of conga this is? I have 2 old tack heads that need to be restored that have been previously updated with hardware resembling the crown in your picture.

What kind of glue are you using?

I like the use of solid insulated wire to keep the strapping from slipping. I used 4 pieces of solid insulated wire last night to hold straps in place for a few glue jobs last night. I use "Titebond Polyurethane Glue"; this glue has epoxy-like strength and a 20-30 minute working time without the odor of epoxy.

Regards,

Jerry

[congalou]

Hey Jerry !

Mahogany ! what we call "Acajou" in France.

I have no idea about the type of conga, I only know that he come from Cuba.

About the glue, I use usual vynil white glue for wood workers, it works. Titebond is a very good glue, for shure.

GL.

[bongosnotbombs]

Very nice work Lou!

[Bongobilly]

Great work Lou. Let us know how it sound's when your finish.

[congalou]

Hey Bongo, it souds super good !!!

[Ernesto Pediangco]

Great Job on the repair & refinishing !. Are you adding a new head ?

[congalou]

No, The original skin was very good, don't need to replace it.