Skateboard Wheel Bass Drum Beater

[@mebematthew0]

That's about as punk rock as you can get.

[@flacidhouse350]

It's the opposite of that.

[@flacidhouse350]

@@Alfred_-vp9ys Interesting guess but wrong.

[@ozzku]

Like a mix of punk and hipster vibes

[@flacidhouse350]

@@Urnm-jy4bg Guy's using like $900 in tools to get by not spending 5 bucks on a common drum part. He's also using marketable skills in a clean room.

[@yourmother7112]

Bweee oooo bweeee ooo it’s the punk rock police

[@jdion79]

make a beater outta that bird, yo.

[@rdavidr]

thats a good idea

[@steffenpanning2776]

Well, then you can easily feather the bass drum.

[@Drumaboiiii]

jdion79 bird up

[@emmanuelsguidetominnesotav4396]

Poor vegans

[@userplayeraccount]

Steffen Panning lol!

[@MatthewParsonsDrumsAndAudio]

I think as long as you have an impact badge you should be fine. But it really does have a nice warm/round sound to it. I'll have to see if I can scrounge up a wheel.

[@oppagaming451]

make a mini drum kit with a floor tom as a bass drum

[@teewaht]

"What if I don't want to Cajon?" by Harry Miree

[@PintSizedJacob]

The production on these are getting better by the day. Loving your content man

[@aidsdotjpg2526]

Will it Bass Drum Beater - Jaw Breaker

[@aidsdotjpg2526]

Giant Jawbreaker

[@legithaxor931]

the band jawbreaker, which most kids and adults dont even know who they are

[@the6ig6adwolf]

LEGIT HAXOR they are awesome but I'm kinda old so that's how I know em

[@turtles2ndchannel723]

You have a fucking hello Kitty profile pic I don't think you're that old

[@DrummingMoose]

LEGIT HAXOR The great Jawbreaker. One of the best bands

[@joshlloyd8094]

Make a beater out of pure epoxy!

[@sebastianervin7311]

AGREED!!!

[@332nd_collectibles]

YESS!

[@statictony4749]

I absolutely freaking love the bass drum beater series!

[@banjomango145]

Pool ball beater?!

[@vitocorleone4893]

that actually sounds pretty fucking dope

[@Sam-tf3br]

Puck The Drummer probably too heavy but cool Idea

[@mitchinatr7093]

Could you imagine, just seeing a fuckin 8 ball as a beater?

[@TonyVazquez8265]

Perhaps it's a nice idea for looks. But in practicality, it would be way too heavy... you could bruise your leg from its rebound... it is too heavy for speed... and it would damage or wear out your drum head sooner if you're a frequent player (rehearsals, and gigs).

[@marceloafrota]

best youtube drum channels and in mostly videos he's not even playing (but I love ou grooving man lol) Congrats dude!

[@littlebrookstudio]

I reckon a pool noodle would make a great soft sounding beater. They're not TOO soft either so could give you some interesting dynamic options

[@WillBloodfarm]

Just a small point - some of the more recent skateboards had much smaller wheels (I'm talking 90s here, about the last time I skated lol), so they may be more suited, weight wise :)

[@theoddostrich8117]

You should try a billiard ball. Good video, love the series, keep it up!

[@TheCzlowiekZagadka]

I think it would punch through the head in first ten strikes. However I'd like to see a video like this.

[@jonmendoza_]

A beater made up of a Shure 58 Microphone head

[@nilswegner2881]

Why not use a complete mic and actually hook it up? I wonder what it would sound like

[@djskullboy2871]

Jon Mendoza are you Shure that’ll work

[@octaviodiana9230]

Bass drum beater made of sugruuuuu

[@petarpavasovic6333]

Can you make a paper beater that works? Or better, can you make a brush beater?

[@shurdi3]

+Petar Pavasović How does a brush beater work?

[@owenwallace9141]

+shurdi3 Basically take a snare brush and cut some off and attach it to the rod...

[@shurdi3]

Yeah but wouldn't the wood and metal behind the brushes hit the bass instead of the brush itself?

[@owenwallace9141]

I dunno,would make a good video either way

[@mgjr40023]

+Sir Cupake there already are brush beaters though...

[@Relbac3]

Hey David have you try making a bass drum beater that looks like a hammer and all that stuff just letting you know

[@centralscrutinizer66]

Great idea, use those big wheels from the early 80's. Big ol kryptonic

[@misfitramone]

I'm wondering if you flattened the top and bottom of the wheel and kept the bearing cavity open. But put the rod through the bottom maybe the the open side hitting the head would make it sound different? I don't know I'm not a drummer but would the opening help with not dentting the head,

[@adrianlomas5629]

You should make a drumstick beater

[@N7_CZSK]

I actually consider this to be the best sounding beater of the whole collection yet. Here's my tip: that rubber ball from manual gear sticks (some cheaper European cars has those)

[@glytch5]

This guy inspired me to drill holes in one of my chinas. It worked fantastically.

[@thetoddisgodful]

I've been using one of these for a little while now, but I couldn't think of a good way to keep it attached to the rod until I watched this, It's such a simple fix as well. Time to dig out the epoxy! As for denting the heads, I've been using duct tape as a beater patch and haven't noticed it much.

[@dimebagdarrell5375]

A drumbeater made of pure steel !!

[@getlikeus1247]

who doesn't love this??? this is awesome!!!

[@bartomiejmanko1188]

World's the awesomest drum stuff

[@billyellis1597]

This would work excellent..but maybe putting a bumper on the head might stop the denting..what do you think?

[@spencerj]

Anything made of metal that doesn't dent the head would be pretty cool, and would likely give you a really strong attack. Maybe also a tennis ball. Thanks for making your videos, I really enjoy your content!

[@Mr.POTF2]

Always love the combinations of things I love

[@BIGCOREYATL]

One heck of a beater......very nice

[@mulletpower2009]

Bro wtf this is actually sick asf

[@DreamfactoryZero]

What about a small elastic ball? They bounce so who knows how it will act as a beater.

[@mattronaldholloway3428]

Best beater yet in my opinion really. But I do have a request can you show me how to build a double bass pedal thanks.

[@denleejay212]

I've actually made one of these before but I kept the bearings on and I used the roof from an old beater with a nylon nut on it. It's heavy

[@lovagode4ta]

i wonder if you could make a video modifying a 14 inch snare strand , for a 12' homemade snare..ive used melted plastic, but the none string touces the bottom head..

[@davedavicito]

Hey man! I discover your channel , and is a realy good, congratulations!

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Girl skateboards=the best! nicely done.

[@Haiasiriku]

fuck!! I was thinking about this for a long time! lol

[@goombazero]

would it be possible to make a bass drum beater out of a snare drum or tom-tom head/heads?

[@sebbosaurus]

I'm curious if you could make something similar to the axis sonic hammer ? Would be an interesting make

[@skoobie2962]

Is that a cork beater behind the skateboard wheel?

[@jamesday5065]

+Matthew Facherty Looked like a spoon to me Edit: There was both, you're also correct

[@thedrainmaestro]

Your bass drum is sick 👍👍👍

[@bogtheforest]

0:10 sander hums the melody note in the background music. Nice.

[@NVTdrums]

danmar percussion used to make these! my beater of choice when i was like 13 up until i replaced it earlier this year lol

[@phatkid2330]

How helpful would it be to put a beater attack pad there and would it change sound dynamics

[@chrismcguire1758]

Your videos serously just get better and better!! 😆😆 I'm loving it!

[@tdrum21]

Gotta be great bounce. How heavy is it compared to the golf ball or the other heavier beaters?

[@rdavidr]

+tdrum21 heavier than the golf ball, but lighter than the pinky ball. but like I said in the video, the balance of it is perfect.

[@gazjones8152]

Great idea but I don't fancy the idea of it denting my bass drum head. Would the wheels of a penny board make a better beater as the surface is larger than an average skateboard wheel?

[@rdavidr]

+Gaz Jones possibly, they would be heavier though

[@gazjones8152]

+rdavidr not sure why my comment popped up 5 times?!?! Next time I pop into a sports store I'll keep my eyes open for some wheels & give it ago.

[@OliveAir26]

rdavidr - What are your thoughts on the Evans EMAD Heavyweight or EMAD2? I used to put the EMAD (plus a patch for added definition) on my bass drum but I wasn't digging the fact that I'd bust through it like paper a few months down the line. So I switched to two ply and haven't looked back. I use Remo, I currently have the coated Powerstroke 4 which is two plies of 10-mil. (Background: I've only really played in hard rock bands and I'm not endorsed so I have to use the two ply heads for 49% durability and 51% tone/sound/voice to project over loud amps.)

[@rdavidr]

+Paulson Ive never used them. I am a fan of the emad. But the head I have on my Tama (the one in this vid) is a gmad, which I fell in love with the day I put it on.

[@dalienaustin3143]

I use to use the red wooden beaters and then I used skateboard wheels and made my speed cobras feel faster and it gave me a bigger punch

[@caprikorny8480]

I thought of doing this, but using the axle out of a.skateboard truck as the rod. That way you could use the bearings in the wheel to hold it on. Would need some padding behind it on the head or it would probably tear a hole right through it after a while.

[@navyflyer7465]

Your drum demonstration bewilders me. If you are demonstrating the newly-made bass drum pedal beater, how come you're demonstration drum pattern is a loud open hi-hat? Oh, later for the drum pattern. You were innovative in seeing the use of the skateboard wheel for a bass drum beater. Your shop is cool keep it up man.

[@johncastle7058]

There is a sort of epoxy two component liquids you mix then forms a solid in minutes called Quick Poly made beaters out it been using them for 24 years now

[@jayvalle50]

make a glass bass beater

[@patrickwilliams1014]

Make a beater out of a real big marshmallow

[@federicoestefanell7886]

hola, perdon x escribir en español. te quería preguntar si conservas las piezas del doble pedal pearl 2002?

[@williamdancer5649]

It'll be a bit heavy but, I wonder if a bigger wheel would sound good. Like a longboard wheel.

[@dbsendyd]

That's a great beater!

[@bobby9727]

Hockey puck or tennis ball filled with anything thing of your choosing?

[@kwdrummer2211]

Subscribed! Thanks for all the tips and videos David

[@CooperProphet]

David can you make a beater out of a long board wheel?

[@top1Ant]

your the best rdavidr

[@ckextreme]

Two questions. What brand/kind of epoxy do you use,.and do your bass drum claws on your Tama have a gasket between them and the hoop?

[@rdavidr]

+ckextreme Ive used the devcon brand for all the vids so far, but I started using the loctite brand now. but yeah they have gaskets

[@kosycat1]

I like it,it looks like it has a good weight to it,you should try a softer wheel at some point,mabye someone could send you and old long board wheel,interested to see how that sound compared to the regular wheel,im deff gonna try this

[@rdavidr]

+Jonathan Kosyjana thats a good idea, id just be scared itd be to heavy, but ill try it out if I can get a hold of a wheel! ha

[@kosycat1]

rdavidr ohh yeahh that thing would be heavy,and probably knock me in the shin on the rebound too,hahha,would have to find a very very worn down one ha. take care

[@samlunn7079]

Another brilliant video again!

[@orangemctwistymctwist2023]

is that a drumstick epoxy mixer thing?

[@suggoz]

Whats the song during the clip? Any one know?

[@kristiantorres785]

You should do more of this series!

[@markvmmm]

Make a drum beater out of carbon fiber

[@carlosborunda]

what about using a double pedal, would 2 wheels fit without hiting each other?

[@deathtyrantart]

Is there a video of you making the hot glue beater?

[@americanliving4473]

Much love! Super rad.

[@SHAKAS_SEAN]

Dude thank you so much for the video I am a skater and a drummer when the and made one left it looking ruff and dirty looks bad ass and sounds awesome

[@MAXYISSICK]

I really like your videos man!!

[@wannesd7194]

lego bass drum beater!

[@trevioncox4084]

can u post a video on how to make an easy ride cymbal

[@gingernproud9089]

Or you could get a kick-pad to save your head from dents too. They cost like $5 from any drum shop. Aquarian makes good ones for cheep. (They also change the pitch of you bass a little, but I personally like the changed pitch on mine)

[@joevaleri8440]

whats the music in the background of the cleaning sanding etc also love the vid dave

[@SlugPercussionProducts]

Very entertaining video! Also, put an Armourphragm on the drumhead so it won't get dented by the beater. Slug makes good ones called "Batter Badges".

[@dickpistol2462]

Do you know what Duro those wheels were?

[@jackmiak5386]

probs 99-101

[@Matthew_mello]

Girls weeks are usually 101a

[@MattMusicianX]

in the display holder for your beaters .... is that a spoon bass drum beater?

[@rdavidr]

+Matt "Musician X" Falter indeed it is ;)

[@Cl3m1x]

Best beater ever

[@laidbackjuan911]

dude you deserve more subs!

[@Drummer_Flo]

Is this an old Pearl Bassdrumpedal with an Iron Cobra Footboard? :D

[@332nd_collectibles]

Hey David do you have any ideas on what I could make in wood shop that will be useful for drumming?

[@rdavidr]

+Thebestwwechamp1 I actually taught a kid that asked me the same thing. He ended up making a woodblock like the one I made, but it didnt sound too good (because he did exactly what I did lo)l. If you have a 16" kick you could make a fancy riser for it, a guiro, a slit drum, cajon, or bongo cajon. Or of course you could alway make a drum ;)

[@jmpsthrufyre]

some dem old soft red roller skate wheels from the 70's would be intresstin

[@ArtDrumz]

Can you make a bass drum beater out of the inner material of a bean bag chair?

[@artmadaofficialyoutube]

In skateboarding, concrete flat spots your wheel. In drumming, skateboard wheel flat spots your drumhead.

[@jay_hawk9762]

That sounds awesome!

[@MaxwellVideos]

you should have attached it with the bearings and spacer inside so it could spin freely when you use it

[@rusticsurviving2606]

I like it..I got a idea for a beater...melt 2 liter plastic in container..at right temp or will burn....then insert around metal rod when hot... then lathe it when cool...make shape of a axis beater...thanks

[@TempoDrift1480]

You got some double bass action going there aey?

[@Robster-Craw]

For the holidays you should make a beater out of a turkey drumstick. :)

[@MumuWTF]

hey rdavidr ! I just discovered your channel and you're doing a great job. By the way, I want to clean and lubricate my double bass pedal (iron cobra). Do you think the WD 40 lubricant is good for that? Please tell me what is the best.

[@rdavidr]

+Trent Reznor wd40 will be good for cleaning all the grease and such off, but not for lubricating it. You want to use a lightweight oil for lubrication. I use 3in1 oil and it works fine for me.

[@MumuWTF]

+rdavidr ok thanks

[@oween5]

I know you make the music for most if not all of your videos, but since the song in this video is a much different style than your usual stuff, is it your song?

[@ChefBrownSauce]

This series is addictive. Please try out a doorknob beater

[@JesseAzevedo2005]

This is so cool! Subbed!

[@joakimjohansson3288]

your bass drum doesn't have any echo and it sounds really good,how do you make it sound so good?

[@rdavidr]

+Joakim Johansson I usually tune the reso head a fair bit tighter than the batter side. Ill tune the batter so theres no wrinkles when I press on it. The emad helps with it too.

[@joakimjohansson3288]

rdavidr okay,thnx c:

[@crazy-4-cooking]

+rvavidr I love your creativity and wonder if you could try out one of these: Can you make a beater out of a ping pong ball (without drilling a hole into it)? Could you make a brush style beater out of old Mikado game sticks? And I wonder how a champaign cork would sound like...

[@koala2581]

Very cool video!How about a hockey puk as the next bassdrum beater? :D