Beam Me Up Scotty
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Now that kit is METAL.
Nice attention to detail, that finish looks immaculate. Really a great job.
Nice attention to detail, that finish looks immaculate. Really a great job.
Absolutely stunning kit alright- you couldn't wipe the smile off my face if this was mine and the fact you (sort of) built it from scratch must be a great source of pride.
Does that finish have a name (if so what is it?) and is it also unique to your kit?
Stupid question, did this effect the tone of the drums at all? Very interested in trying this. I am just concerned about all the layers of clear coat that will need to be applied.
Absolutely you should do this ^How about a video of you playing them now? I'd like to hear them!
What kind of yield do you get out of the mix on the dye? Meaning, how much dye did you end up using. I ask because I have:
8"
10"
12"
13"
14"
(2)16"
20"
22"
I can only assume the 8oz bottle will not even come close to covering my kit in a few coats of dye.
WOW absolutely beautiful!!! Just stunning!!! Props on helping and teaching others as well. What kind of bearing edges did you go with?
I've thought about making my own drums every single day for nearly a decade and just don't have the means of doing it yet. I agree with what others have said, the world is much better with you around! The tutorial was very good, feel like I might be able to do something like that, thank you.
An 8oz bottle did cover it. I found that having fans blowing on them helped. I am doing this in a garage. How much clear did you use? Think a gallon will cover the previously mention kit. I am assuming so, but I have never sprayed clear coat on anything before.
Such pretty drums...well done.
But somehow it's like I've seen these drums before...or is it just me...
have you posted it on anywhere else ?
It sucks having to explain your motives to a significant minority, who's only way to engender themselves is by putting others down. You're right, drum building is a ton of work, especially with the attention you've paid to finishing. Think how much work it would be if you built the shells & the hardware too! Not for the faint hearted, & your detractors have no idea of the reality - posting from their bedroom fortresses.Thanks Bob. yes they "were" posted elsewhere. But I won't say where. Every time I turned around it's like I was being accused of advertising to start my own drum company. Which I have no desire to do so because of the tremendous amount of work it takes.
I was even forced to put a disclaimer in my signature! Got to be too much of a hassle. Kinda sucks because there were a lot of really good members there.
My only goal is to inspire others to build their dream kits.
Not at all that I dislike major drum companies either. Just a do it your selfer that's all.