I'm not at home right now, but mine are original. I found head
selection critical in the seating process........... I'll repley
again when I have time.--- 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
>