I don't think it's all of 45 degrees. i'm not an expert but as i
recall it's more like 35 degrees.. allthough the common router bit
is no doubt 45 degrees. again. not sure. but i have just sanded
the edge by hand to smooth out that rough factory edge.. worked
best for my taiste...just use alot of masking tape to protect the
area you dont want to scratch...



--- In ludwigvistalites@yahoogroups.com, "jonnybeharveyuk"
<johnharvey-@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
> I am re-furbing my 70's clear Vistas again.
> What is the original bearing edge profile for these old toms?
> Over 20 years ago! I reformed the usual 'wobbly' Vista bearing
edges
> and re-cut the edges to two 45 degrees with the high point or
actual
> bearing edge in the center of the plastic, like this /\ if you get
me
> drift.
> I have convinced myself over the years that the original profile
should
> actually be with one single 45 degree angle rising from the inner
> circumference to the actual bearing edge 'point' around the outer
> circumference of the shell, and that I had 'buggered 'em up'!
> I've just seen an acrylic drum repair site I think by Griptoad? And
I
> think I can just make out the two 45 degree profile on the drum
being
> repaired. So maybe I aint 'cocked-up' after all!
> Any advice chaps?
> John H
>