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Unix, what an amazing portrait of your work, is that in catalogue form? Should be, nice stuff. That is my next tutorial, I need to learn to make wood hoops, I salvaged a bunch of oak flooring and thought it's density and hardness would be great hoop material, but I don't see it used, is there a drawback to using oak for hoops?

I have played one of the sets in these photos, third from the top, the one with the OSB wall behind it. That kit belonged to Zambizzi and it was incredibly loud, rich and resonant.
 
Some of mine, isn't all I imagine.
 

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Craviotto -

Birdseye Maple Limited 14x6.5
Timeless Timber 12x4
Walnut 14x6.5
Steve Maxwell 2010 Tribute series something or other, can't remember
Bubinga (1999) 14x6.5
Bubingas (1999 & 2008) 14x6.5

Brady 12x6

Dunnett -

Ancient Kauri 14x6.5
Cocobolo 12x7
 
Here are a couple of my recent builds that I don't think I have posted. The first is quartersawn bubinga and the other two are walnut.
 

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Here are a couple of my recent builds that I don't think I have posted. The first is quartersawn bubinga and the other two are walnut.

WFT!!! Jaw-dropping drum porn.

The inlays are way cool, totally classy. Very precise work. I would like to see a thread devoted to drums with inlays.

Just to confirm: There is no stain applied to these drums, just clear oil for preservative purposes, and varnish? This thread is for unstained wood, as close to natural as possible, with the least amount of finishing and processing - we've had some people slipping stained drums in so I have to check.
 
stavebuilder, your work is inspiring. As for inlays, I tried my first, it is a little sloppy, did it without any magnification (reading glasses) and my vision failed me, but after I sand and clear, it should turn out fine. This is solid walnut staves with a thin maple burl inlay.

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WFT!!! Jaw-dropping drum porn.

The inlays are way cool, totally classy. Very precise work. I would like to see a thread devoted to drums with inlays.

Just to confirm: There is no stain applied to these drums, just clear oil for preservative purposes, and varnish? This thread is for unstained wood, as close to natural as possible, with the least amount of finishing and processing - we've had some people slipping stained drums in so I have to check.
Thanks, DMC! Yes, that is the natural color. An oil mixture was applied to seal the wood and perfectly clear lacquer was applied over it and viola!
stavebuilder, your work is inspiring. As for inlays, I tried my first, it is a little sloppy, did it without any magnification (reading glasses) and my vision failed me, but after I sand and clear, it should turn out fine. This is solid walnut staves with a thin maple burl inlay.

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Inlays generaly don't work with stave shells because of their tendency to move so much more than ply shells. The expansion/contraction between the shell and the inlay will cause an uneven surface even after the finish has been applied and the finish will also crack due to the movement. Trust me I have tried it and learned the hard way. If you are determined to do it use quartersawn lumber, it is much more stable.
 
So even though it went on smooth and all seems well, this drum is destined to fail? Well, when that happens I guess I have another depth checking tool, or the wife gets another planter lol.

Well, its not a total loss. It will still be plenty solid and structuraly sound, but the outside will en up with flaws here and there. For personal use it will be fine.
 
Here are a couple of my recent builds that I don't think I have posted. The first is quartersawn bubinga and the other two are walnut.

Your snares look fantastic, and based on their shell thickness and my experience with stave drums, I am quite sure they also sound fantastic!

Would be nice if you could post some sound clips (or did you already?).
 
Slowly but surely I got this one finished up.[It's 14X6 Wenge with maple key and re-rings, S-Hoops, my modified and polished Trick strainer, Allstar lugs with polished tubes and anodized posts, and leather washers under the lugs and tension rods.

Enjoy!
 

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hate to see this thread get shuffled away back in the archives. This 7X14 walnut with maple strips is not done, still plan to brass plate the chrome on the throw and find or plate some either black or brass tuners. Stellar hoops, trick throw, allstar lugs. The walnut was beautifully figured, very nice piece of lumber. Finish is just a coat of tung oil and some dupont automotive clear, still too wet to polish, need 3 weeks or so dry time.

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hate to see this thread get shuffled away back in the archives. This 7X14 walnut with maple strips is not done, still plan to brass plate the chrome on the throw and find or plate some either black or brass tuners. Stellar hoops, trick throw, allstar lugs. The walnut was beautifully figured, very nice piece of lumber. Finish is just a coat of tung oil and some dupont automotive clear, still too wet to polish, need 3 weeks or so dry time.

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That walnut is just wonderful. Lovely "pearl" effect on the grain. Inlays look great too. Nice job man!!
 
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