Topic: Is this P83 Strainer Repairable?

[Bryan Cooper]

The threaded ball has come apart from the slide plate on the P83 strainer off my 1968 Ludwig Jazz Festival kit.  Is there any way to repair this, or am I just gonna get screwed buying a new (used) one?

[Rusty Beckett]

Bryan, try searching for a forum of Vintage Ludwig stuff.  I'm part of a Rogers Owners forum and some of those guys are very good at repairing or finding these old parts.  I'm sure there is something similar for Ludwig drums.

[Bryan Cooper]

Working that as well..thanks!

[Bart Elliott]

Also check our friends over at Drum Supply House in Nashville. Shop owner, Andy Foote, is very knowledgeable in this area ... and has been a supporter of the Drummer Cafe for several years now.

[Joe]

The first thing I thought was: JB Weld.

I don't know if brazing such a piece of metal would be practical (not to mention the possible danger), and it's not as if it's going to be TOO pristine anyway.  But JB Weld MIGHT hold it on---it only costs like 4 bucks and 16 hours or so to dry.  I'm not sure what you'd have to lose.

[random]

If it were me, and another one weren't available, I'd find someone to TIG weld it.  TIG welding is great when you want to keep from warping a piece because it's easy to keep the heat localized.  Also, it takes allot of skill to run a TIG machine well, so I feel like you're more likely to get a better product. 

[Chip Donaho]

You could spotweld another flat piece of metal right over that. Then drill a new hole to fix the problem. Either that, or just drill a new hole above it and adjust the wires to fit the situation. 

[Rylie]

You've probably fixed it buy now, but if it were mine, and I wanted to save the original chrome, I'd stick the ball in the hole / slot and swage the tab on the ball (if it's still there) with a center punch...like a rivet. One good solid hit should do it. I'd put it on a hunk of brass or something similar to back up the ball when you pein it.

If that didn't work, I'd silver solder it, bead blast it, and paint it with clear acrylic...like Krylon.