Drum Building technique Thread

funki_chunki · Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:30 pm Post subject:

lol nice

i think your drums look very spiffy Smile

shoebag · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 6:51 am Post subject:

hi could someone please list all the parts needed to build a snare drum?
thanks cos i keep thinking im gona miss sometrhing out. do you need a normal batter hoop and a snare hoop? or just 2 snare hoops?
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n2oah · Goldfish Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 56

Coat-hanger Abortion · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:14 am Post subject:

A shell, lugs, a normal hoop, a snare side hoop, tension rods, butt and strainer, snare wire, plastic things (or string) to attach snare wire, air vent, batter head, snareside head, drill, and finishing materials as described in previous posts.

I still haven't figured out what you could use to make your own badges though, any thoughts?

shoebag · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:34 am Post subject:

ok thanks

and what does everyone think is the best thickness of shell? (maple) because i cannot decide which to get?
6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm Confused

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n2oah · Goldfish Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 56

Use a thin sheet of stainless steel for the badges.

Dustin07 · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject:

I'd love to see someone use the chameleon paint.

n2oah · Goldfish Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 56

Coat-hanger Abortion · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:51 pm Post subject:

If so, refinish the Ludwig metal drums with it might work.

Dustin07 · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:00 am Post subject:

i think I'm going to keep my eyes open for an old rusty tom or something at garage sales/craigslist... like I need another project.

n2oah · Goldfish Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 56

Ah, I looked up the paint online, and I found some stuff on ebay for cheap, but you need to mix it with clear paint, as well.

Dustin07 · Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:54 pm Post subject:

You can get it in rattle can form at places like Schucks too.

bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5213 Location: Kansas

Candyman850 · Newbie Alert Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 4

I know that everyone wants a 20 lug snare (10 on top and 10 on bottom) But how much of a difference would it make if there is 8 on top and 8 on bottom. Any thoughts to that?

tylerdrummer · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 2:34 pm Post subject:

nice sets, i was thinking to take of the wrap of my ludwig set,(which shouldnt be hard because i heard their wrap isnt liike cemented on just taped on) but i was wondering
what kind of paint is it (not color, because i already know i want white) but like is it like auto paint or what?
and how long did it take you all from start to finish?
thanx
tyler