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oldschool6dr
12-18-2004, 12:00 AM
Is there a way i can save a cymbal if theres a small crack in the edge of it?I've been told bye other around here that it can and others say no.also
i've been told to drill it?Oh I don't know if it matters but it's a china?
asddrummer
12-18-2004, 12:06 AM
you got two options drill it or take it to some one with a layth and take and inch off the cymbal
Crazy8s
12-18-2004, 03:13 AM
Once it starts cracking, it is done. Drilling may prolong it slightly, but it doesn't stop it. I have seen people cut chunks of of cymbals, but this totally hoses the sound. Lathing a cymbal can stop the crack, but it hoses up the sound too.
Kanbasher
12-18-2004, 05:09 AM
Yep, once it cracks it will die. Drilling will prolong death but it will happen. Taking a chunk out basically ruins it completly. I have a cherished Wuhan china that has a small crack and I drilled it. The crack hasn't gotten worse but I only use it for recording so it sees as little use as possible.
oldschool6dr
12-18-2004, 03:43 PM
Yeah ,I was dreading that. Well its served well for me for the last 10yrs. Guess thats good enough.Time to retier it, Just seems wrong, Dam I loved that china.Oh well. Thanks for the info. Guyz. Late :twisted:
Poopypants
12-18-2004, 04:05 PM
Treat them like the bastard children that they are: beat them MORE!
Enraged Panda
12-18-2004, 04:19 PM
Treat them like the bastard children that they are: beat them MORE!

I feel sorry for your children.
Poopypants
12-18-2004, 04:31 PM
I hope you're joking.
oldschool6dr
12-18-2004, 05:16 PM
Im sure he's talking about cymbals,at least we hope. :twisted:
reachjkh
12-22-2004, 11:06 AM
I had a friend years ago who's favorite cymbal was a small crash that had cracked and then been cut smaller to eliminate the crack. Yes it did sound different than it had before, but he got lucky and liked it just as well after the cut-down.

You never know 'til you try it.
japalm
12-22-2004, 11:47 AM
I had a friend years ago who's favorite cymbal was a small crash that had cracked and then been cut smaller to eliminate the crack. Yes it did sound different than it had before, but he got lucky and liked it just as well after the cut-down.

You never know 'til you try it.

What would be the best way to cut a cymbal down to a smaller size?
reachjkh
12-22-2004, 12:14 PM
Well, if I remember correctly, he did it in metal shop at his school. I assume he used a lathe.
That was 20 years ago and I've since lost contact or I'd ask him.
oldschool6dr
12-26-2004, 04:01 PM
Well ive desided to retire it,but thanks for all the info guys.see yah on the next threads.late