DIY Pow Wow Drum Sticks

[@cynthiawolf2467]

Mr Porta, I just wanted to tell you that I used what I learned in this video to make the most beautiful drumstick for a friend. I adapted your instructions to make a beater for a small frame drum. The head came out beautifully! It really is a gorgeous, very firm, and graceful thing. Thank you again. 😁

[@donaldporta]

Wonderful!

[@Lotikwahu]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I needed to do the 'tying' part a few times to get it right, but I got it. 👍

[@cynthiawolf2467]

Thank you. This is a really well done and comprehensive how-to video. I really appreciate your guidance.

[@donaldporta]

You're very welcome!

[@emilyand_coffee331]

Very cool! I love the skill and talent used to make those! Much respect! ✊🏽

[@donaldporta]

Much appreciated

[@racetrack5614]

Wow! I have been looking for this. This is fantastic!!!!!

[@donaldporta]

Glad you like it!

[@jamesryan6224]

I would like a video of you playing the pow wow drum

[@donaldporta]

I plan to make one with a group playing, that will be in a month when I deliver the drum to Florida.

[@mathewjanzen3169]

I am also really interested in the dimensions you used for the leather. Or the method you used to get such an awesome fit. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Very helpful video, keep up the good work!

[@donaldporta]

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[@pfunk62322]

The linked page is no longer there. Is there any other way?

[@jasonheavyrunner6080]

Man shut up😂

[@robertmoore9559]

What are the pattern dimensions for the leather covers of the handle and head?

[@BravensMommy]

Do you have a template of the leather for the head of the drumstick? Even the dimensions might help cut the leather appropriately. Thia video is amazing!

[@donaldporta]

Yes I do! imgur.com/a/CkSupjH

[@90snative66]

Good job man. I make mine a tad differently but these are beautifully crafted. Aho to that!!!

[@donaldporta]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Jeff-vi8ic]

I also would like the measurements of the leather used for the handles and head of the drumsticks

[@donaldporta]

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[@mikebianco7854]

Very nice job I do my sticks pretty similar to your style

[@romanlujan5461]

Hey Don Porta how much do you charge to make a pair I would love to make myself but I am diabetic and my hands and fingers don’t work that good anymore but if you make I will purchase thanks 🙏

[@jphillips7083]

I'm not sure if I missed it How many feet of threat should I start with?

[@vtojoe]

the measurements of the leather for the head and handle would be great, i'm about to make some drum sticks for when pow wow is back on :)

[@donaldporta]

total length is 22 inches. handle is 7", head is 5 1/2 inches. diameter of head and handle is approximately 1 1/8 inch. hope this helps--- good luck.

[@warrensmith9300]

Thank you for this! 🙏

[@donaldporta]

You're so welcome!

[@jasonheavyrunner6080]

@@donaldporta

[@jasonheavyrunner6080]

I use duck tape to make my drums sticks

[@marinevet7273]

Hi Don , do you have this available to buy as a make yourself kit ? Great project for my 10 year old grandson, thank you. Ron in WA.

[@Ленад-е1ш]

Thank you my sun

[@arctichare8185]

Looks like you also have arthritis in your fingers, like me. How is it going? Are you still able to do most things?

[@donaldporta]

no arthritis, just a broken finger.

[@blazing_goomba9330]

Is it alright using a stick from the Bush? Like will it last long?,

[@donaldporta]

most use the fiberglass rods--- they never break. However a good hickory stick is very tough.

[@palomacoronado]

Thanks!!!!

[@powwowwells8836]

how i sew the leather i do it under and under

[@Rj-uj1pd]

What kind of leather do you use

[@donaldporta]

I used bison rawhide, you can use any thick hide--- cow, horse elk, moose, just as long as it is rawhide.

[@revmichaelm]

What size is the leather cover, no info on video on that

[@donaldporta]

you need 4 to 6 inches larger than the diameter of the drum frame. when the skin is wet it will stretch and be even larger.

[@revmichaelm]

@@donaldporta I was talking about the leather cover of the drum sticks

[@jasonheavyrunner6080]

That’s how I make my powwow drumsticks except for the handle I use ducktape

[@Kittenklawurbnxplr]

Im cree