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African drumming link

feeds@yuku.com (newdrum) — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:43:17 GMT

www.african-drumming.co.uk
TITLE: African drums, drumming and dancing holidays in Africa
DESCRIPTION: African drums, djembe, drumming and dancing holidays in Gambia, West Africa. Formed several years ago, it is run by a group of dedicated and enthusiastic musicians from the UK, Gambia, Guinea and other West...

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lacquer, oil, polyacrylic, etc.?

feeds@yuku.com (wholeladoflove) — Sun, 06 Jun 2004 01:03:31 GMT

Anyone out there have an extended knowledge on the various forms of sealers and top coats out there? Does the type of top coat have any effect on the sound? Any advantages/disadvantages to wipe-on or spray?

Transfast Dyes

feeds@yuku.com (col legno) — Sat, 05 Jun 2004 19:21:15 GMT

Anyone know how well the color holds out in Transfast Dyes with UV exposure as compared to oil-based stains?

Col

Oldmanboogie... how do you do this?

feeds@yuku.com (wholeladoflove) — Sat, 05 Jun 2004 08:49:42 GMT

>>Don't ever assume that the Keller shells you buy, have flat edges. They never do. The first thing I do when I get them is true & square them to the side of the shell. I have a 24",180 grit, sanding disk, mounted on a 1" thick, 3 x 3' piece of plywood. These disks are available from McMaster Carr. They have a peel & stick backing, so they stay where you put them. I work the shell in a figure 8...

Is this enough?

feeds@yuku.com (dwcannibal) — Fri, 04 Jun 2004 06:34:44 GMT

Well...Im going to start dyeing and laquering my shells this weekend. Im allready to go and I just wanted to make sure I had a couple things straight. First off...how do I keep the dye from getting on the bearing edges?...just masking tape? And also I was going to double the amount of dye in the mixture because I want the color really dark (its black). I got 2 bottles of dye (which says it will normally do 2 quarts of water...

cutting down shells

feeds@yuku.com (DrummerGoddess) — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 00:10:21 GMT

how would I go about doing this? i was thinking like a table saw or something, but i don't know. any help? thanks

adonis lugs question

feeds@yuku.com (SojournerSoul) — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 20:40:29 GMT

I've decided that I'm going to purchase adonis lugs for my set. (my bank account hasn't accepted that fact yet, but I'll beat it into submission) Anyway, I have a couple questions about them, and I figured some of you may have answers.
first off, I see that the snare lugs are available in a satin finish. does anyone know if you can purchase the tom & bass lugs that way without having to pay the $125.00 fee for...

Lug Question

feeds@yuku.com (drumergrl) — Tue, 24 Feb 2004 21:19:40 GMT

Ok, I have all the parts picked out for my drums that i'm building. The only thing i'm not super sure about is what lugs to choose. Do they have a huge impact on the sound of the drum??? If so what lugs would you recommend?

Thanx
Kellene

Finishing Shells!!

feeds@yuku.com (FishDrums) — Thu, 12 Feb 2004 20:46:39 GMT

I searched the boards, but i couldnt find a post on steps A-Z on finishing your shells from start to finish. What tools do i need? how do i prepare the shell, how do i apply dye, how thick should the dye be, how do i apply laqyer, and this confuses me sanding the laquer after you've applied it? doesnt this ruin what you've just done, does it hurt the stain you've applied? soooo yeah as you can tell i've never done this...

Anyone shipped a large order to the UK?

feeds@yuku.com (cgrieves) — Wed, 11 Feb 2004 20:29:06 GMT

I'm thinking about building a set of four toms, ranging 8"-14", and probably a 12" snare with all shell hardware and hoops, but unfortunately shell prices in Europe (the only place I can find is in Germany) are outrageous, so I'm looking at the option of ordering from drummaker and shipping to the UK (especially since you have the full length double-ended lugs that i like).

Has anyone done...

wood rims vs tripleflanged or diecast rims?

feeds@yuku.com (animal) — Tue, 10 Feb 2004 05:40:55 GMT

What is the comparison in sound between wood rims as opposed to diecast or triple flanged rims?

Snare Beds

feeds@yuku.com (Zilpex) — Mon, 09 Feb 2004 07:17:19 GMT

What are some of the ways you all cut your snare beds?

wet sanding

feeds@yuku.com (awakenic) — Sun, 08 Feb 2004 07:34:44 GMT

are we always have to do wet sanding ?
why are we doing it ?
i'm finishing my first snare project and just want to know when it cames to do wet sanding in the process ...
i have put 3 coats of lacquer and want to sand it with a 600 grit tommorow but i'm not sure ...the finish seems to be nice ...
how can you prevent water to go inside of your shell while sanding ???
thanks guys

nic

What lacquer to use with air paint gun

feeds@yuku.com (halodrums(d)) — Wed, 04 Feb 2004 23:00:39 GMT

I just wanted to know if any of you have any suggestions for lacquer when it comes to using a Air paint gun? Do you think the local hardware lacquer will do for a glass like finish? Also I'm going to use the Transfast water bassed dye and I wanted to know what your thoughts were on sanding sealer. Should I use a sealer before dyeing or after? I know the water dyes raise the wood grain so I want to know if I need to wet the...

Repairing Acrylic Shell

feeds@yuku.com (Drummin4Christ) — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 09:22:27 GMT

Guys - I have been eyeballing a stripped Vista kick shell to add to my Vista kit, but it has a small chip out of the batter side bearing edge. What exact product would I need to rebuild the edge? Thanks in advance. Ed <><
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very basic dss mounting on shell question - HELP!

feeds@yuku.com (typtyp) — Wed, 14 Jan 2004 21:54:08 GMT

Hi All,

This is a very perplexing thing for me and I'm sure it's a case of DOH! syndrome.

I have the DSS iso mounts. I have never used these or other iso mounts before or even seen them up close and in person. I'm putting them on and I don't see how they stay fixed in place on the...

Please (yea Im beggin!) HELP...Q: How to remove this Finish?

feeds@yuku.com (JDs Ego) — Wed, 17 Dec 2003 10:03:34 GMT

I need to strip the finish (polyurethane) off a Pearl Masters floor tom
Its natural wood finish and Im going to stain it a Cranberry Mist (ok a Dark Red)
While speaking with Mike here today he recommended I ask you “Drum Making Gods”
Exactly how to remove this clear coat to get to the wood.

Is it safe to use a thinner or other form of chemical remover? Might this seep into the 1st of 6 plys and...

Tung Oil inside the Drums

feeds@yuku.com (DRUMHKY) — Sun, 07 Dec 2003 09:57:47 GMT

Hey I also wanted your guys opinion on whether or not I should use Tung Oil to finish the inside of my drums for protection. Will it effect the sound? If so how? anyone have experience doing this and how'd it come out? thanks

BIRCH VS MAPLE

feeds@yuku.com (DRUMHKY) — Sun, 07 Dec 2003 08:44:21 GMT

Hey guys, log time reader, first time poster. I am getting ready to build my first set and am trying to decide whether I want to go with Birch or Maple shells for it. I feel each wood has its quality ie warmness, sound, and so forth, and I was jsut hoping that you guys good give me your opinions on the subject, which you prefer, and why. Thanks a lot and any help is greatly appreciated