front drums w/o hubs?

Time for an update and some feedback.

Went to have my drums turned and was informed that in order to do so, the hubs have to be separated from the drums. So, I went home and did a little reading (here mostly) and attempted to proceed using some FABO guidance.

Fail.

Here's what's right: The studs are securely fastened or 'swedged' to the hub, not the drum. Nevertheless, the hub and the studs are likely to be rusted hard to the drum but that can be overcome.

The technique of slamming the hub with a sledge hammer through a 2x4 only produced a dished drum in my case, no offense. Here is what I recommend:

Start with penetrating oil. You will need to apply it to the studs and around the perimeter of the hub flange. Then go find something else to do the rest of the day. Perform the remaining steps tomorrow.

Now get a punch and a hammer. Center the punch on the end of a stud and tap several times. Work your way around each stud. Eventually, they will loosen their bond with the holes in the drum. The sound of the strike will change to something duller when the bond breaks.

Once you're comfortable that all 5 studs are loose, you may proceed with the mallet and 2x4 against the top of the hub. The proper technique is more taps, not harder ones. This, too, will eventually break free and the whole hub assembly, studs included, should drop out of the drum.

Using the punch keeps you from damaging the threads. The 2x4 is to keep you from damaging the top of the hub.

Now, to go order a new drum :(