So i was playing drums yesterday and my cymbal (Paiste Pst 3 18" Crash/Ride) just started sounding different... i had no clue what happened but i saw a little crack on the edge



looks like this, except this is just some image off the internet, i'm too lazy right now to have to take a picture and upload to computer and such.

i know the cymbal isn't really good to begin with and is only $75, but does anyone have suggestions on how to stop it or should i just continue using until i need a new cymbal because i've had this for a while

A machine shop and even some guitar repair shops can cut the crack out and buff the edges. Should look parabolic in the cut out.

Drill a hole to the end of the crack (to end pointing towards center-bell). It should stop, or at least considerably slow down the cracking process.

thanks for the info

I've heard of drummers sanding out the cracks in their cymbals. Should work well to prevent further cracking.