Category: drums

Somehow I finished both these kits on the same day…

I had a long day at the workshop on Sunday and was able to finish two back burner projects I’ve had sitting around for what feels like ages. A blonde Round Badge 12/16/20, and a Leedy & Ludwig/Slingerleedy 13/16/20. Here are some photos: They both had been just waiting for bass drum hoops to be […]

How To Make Great eBay Listings And Sell Successfully

Among occasional other items, I sell drum parts on eBay. Depending on the week I might ship as many as 40 items to buyers all over the world. My eBay account has been around since before digital cameras were a thing, with a spotless record. I buy a lot of things on eBay too. I’m constantly browsing, […]

Cult of Resonance and: Rubber Just Doesn’t Belong on Drum Shells

There’s an obsession among modern drum makers to achieve endless ring out of drums; I think it’s completely silly. Razor sharp cut bearing edges, rock hard maple and other hardwoods, RIMS mounts on everything. The worst in my opinion is trying to remove as much metal hardware from the shell as possible, with things like […]