How difficult is it to drill through snare brass? I have a nice Milwaukee drill but probably not the appropriate bits (yet). I would just need to drill the snare and vent holes for this: https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index ... ts_id=2554

penningtron wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:02 am How difficult is it to drill through snare brass? I have a nice Milwaukee drill but probably not the appropriate bits (yet). I would just need to drill the snare and vent holes for this: https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index ... ts_id=2554

not very. Brass is much softer than steel. Especially if you're getting a new bit, you will be absolutely fine.

Nate Dort wrote: Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:50 pm Anybody know where I can find a replacement back cover for a fender-style 2 button oval footswitch?

this is going to be a borderline former FM BD answer but here's all I got from thinking through a DIY solution if the replacement isn't done aftermarket...

Anyway it's seemingly impossible to have a social media account and not have some tree-trunk-with-epoxy-poured-on-it videos inundate your feed (or at least that was my account before I deactivated)...wondered if something like that might work: make a small retaining wall with bent paper just slightly larger than the pedal itself, then pour in a shallow puddle of resin and just carefully setting the pedal in the goop?

IDK, probably more trouble than it's worth but that's all I got. I know messing w/ epoxy is nasty, messy, smelly business and buying small quantities of semi-pliable resin probably not worth the hassle.

More realistically, might be able to get it direct from Fender, seems like they do go pretty granular w/ replacement parts.

Garth wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:20 am

penningtron wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:02 am How difficult is it to drill through snare brass? I have a nice Milwaukee drill but probably not the appropriate bits (yet). I would just need to drill the snare and vent holes for this: https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index ... ts_id=2554

not very. Brass is much softer than steel. Especially if you're getting a new bit, you will be absolutely fine.

I have never drilled a metal snare shell but if I were, I’d support it from the back, where the drill will come out, with a block of scrap wood. I’d also use a center punch to start the hole. I’d also consider drilling a small pilot hole and finishing with a stepped “Christmas tree” bit.

Again, never drilled a metal shell but I do drill things a bunch…

twelvepoint wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:55 am

Garth wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:20 am

penningtron wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:02 am How difficult is it to drill through snare brass? I have a nice Milwaukee drill but probably not the appropriate bits (yet). I would just need to drill the snare and vent holes for this: https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index ... ts_id=2554

not very. Brass is much softer than steel. Especially if you're getting a new bit, you will be absolutely fine.

I have never drilled a metal snare shell but if I were, I’d support it from the back, where the drill will come out, with a block of scrap wood. I’d also use a center punch to start the hole. I’d also consider drilling a small pilot hole and finishing with a stepped “Christmas tree” bit.

Again, never drilled a metal shell but I do drill things a bunch…

This is excellent advice

Big old Sansui 8080 receiver is picking up FM radio when switched to phono output and it's not the the tuner.
The FM radio plays very softly in the background behind phono signal.
The FM tuning knob doesn't change the interference.

Is there anything I should try without opening this up etc?

Build a Faraday cage maybe?

Either tonearm wiring/cartridge is acting as antenna or fm demodulator section is leaking in.

Is there an fm antenna that you can disconnect? Or does disconnecting phono cartridge change things?

Nate Dort wrote: Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:50 pm Anybody know where I can find a replacement back cover for a fender-style 2 button oval footswitch?

One of these jawns:

Mojotone used to sell replacement covers, but stopped carrying them. I'd hate to buy a $25 aftermarket switch just to steal the cover.

Not stateside, but Tube Amp Doctor has them in the Germany. I believe they are like 2 Euros.

Otherwise maybe someone makes some on their 3D printer and sells them on Etsy?

https://www.tubeampdoctor.com/en/plasti ... itch-pedal

Yeah, I saw that. There's a couple places in Europe that have it, but with shipping, I might as well buy an entire aftermarket pedal for $30 and use the switches for something else.

I *might* have one but my dog is currently sleeping in front of the bin it would be in.....will check shortly.