Reinforcement Rings - Bandsaw Method

[@RobertWilson-wc6vq]

I love the shopsmith. I use one to do most of my wood turning. Thanks for the video!

[@tomvillano5824]

True craftsman- thanks for sharing. Love the shell cutting jig for the table saw.

[@MadEagleUSA]

Every thing I needed to know. Excellent video!! Thanks.

[@mediumstudio]

those rollers - GREAT set-up!

[@dvdcooper]

Excellent video. Great looking shop.👍

[@sportflyer]

Good story, well done. Nice!

[@goodwolfproject6850]

As someone getting into drum making/ renovation/ modification I’m curious how you make the rolling stand that you had the shell on. Noticed the bars were rolling very freely. How do you get that set up?

[@CalderwoodPercussion]

They are conveyor rollers, and they come in a wide variety of lengths. You can usually find used ones pretty cheap on ebay. The bearings may be a bit worn, but that doesn't matter too much for how small of a load a drum shell puts on them. You can also buy them new from industrial supply places like Grainger or McMaster-Carr. We've got a bunch of them around the shop that we've built into all kinds of jigs.

[@goodwolfproject6850]

@@CalderwoodPercussion thank you!

[@BALES5000]

There is a video on my channel, which takes a closer look at the fixture and has a link to the Instructable. Workshop Jigs & Fixtures playlist.

[@chopmusic1]

Do you have a video on how to make a roller jig for the table saw?

[@BALES5000]

Currently, no. I want to do an overview video covering the three different versions/evolutions, but I'm slacking. I will have a full written tutorial of Version 3 on Instructables in the near future, but it's more involved than Version 2, which is seen in this video.

[@chopmusic1]

BALES Awesome! Looking forward to it.

[@BALES5000]

@@chopmusic1 www.instructables.com/id/Drum-Shell-Roller-Jig/

[@chopmusic1]

BALES This is great man! Much appreciated 👍

[@theghostofsw6276]

@@BALES5000 Thanks for that, BALES!

[@MadWinter889]

Is there a defined height of rering per shell depth? (Per ex 1 inch long ring for a 8 inch deep drum or whatever)

[@tikidrummerpoi]

Quick question: where does one get sand paper discs that large? Thanks!

[@CalderwoodPercussion]

It was either Grainer or McMaster-Carr, I don’t remember, although probably both or those sites carry them.

[@danieladamczyk08]

Would it be possible to replace the clamps with a yoga ball and get good results?

[@CalderwoodPercussion]

Maybe; I haven’t tried it. Given that I like to be pretty specific about where I’m applying clamping pressure with re-rings, it doesn’t seem like a great idea, but it’s totally possible that I’m just being paranoid.

[@danieladamczyk08]

Calderwood Percussion Thanks man!

[@shotgundrums]

I always thought re-rings were to be preformed to fit the inside diameter. Cutting a jointing segment from a ring that is of the same diameter as the drum shell now forms an oval piece of plywood... Wouldn’t this create undo stress to the shell???

[@CalderwoodPercussion]

The larger manufacturers may fabricate reinforcement ring stock (they don't share the info, so we don't know), but most smaller builders use this "cut down" method. The stock is thin and pliable enough that it "finds its new round." That being said, if you make the fit too snug/too tight, it is possible to force the shell out of round. Also, most plywood shells aren't perfectly round from the onset - some are quite laughably egg shaped. We have a video in the can which shows reinforcement rings utilizing a scarf joint -- it'll post this week.

[@shotgundrums]

Calderwood Percussion That’ll be interesting to see. You guys do make beautiful drums. I do like the added advantages of re-rings as you mentioned. I loved the way Pearl drums used to arranged beefy rings inside their thin shells...

[@Hi-lb8cq]

What if u can't cut that wood...what else can I do

[@animal1064]

Loving that Table saw roller assembly.. makes for a much smoother cut i guess.. rather than having to make sure the edge is tight against the fence..(still have to i know but you know what i mean..lol )

[@CalderwoodPercussion]

Smoother and much safer, for sure.

[@jasonenz4238]

Calderwood Percussion - looks like you're not using a fence...how the heck do you get a good square cut? 🤷‍♂️ I'm baffled lol. Please explain...

[@animal1064]

Jason Enz that thing on the left side is a fence I think...

[@Assimilator702]

The edge that the shell is riding on is a fence.

[@jasonenz4238]

That looks like about $2,000 in bessy clamps lol Cool video!!!

[@CalderwoodPercussion]

Garage sales, flea markets, close out sales, etc. Good clamps.

[@ocho611]

if i paid for parts, labor and shipping could you make me a pair of re-rings? i'd install them myself.

[@CalderwoodPercussion]

If you send an email to [e-mail] with the drum diameter, depth/width of rings, shipping address, etc .. we could quote it out. However, you'd still have to do all the fiddly work of trimming to make it fit - every drum is different.

[@MadWinter889]

I'd build my own drums but all these tiny clamps probably cost as much as a brand new kit lol.

[@CalderwoodPercussion]

With the current cost of materials l, it might be equal. However, most of these clamps came from close out sales, garage/estate sales, or holiday sales. Be vigilant, fellow clamper.