The Drum Maker | Rope Tension Drum | A Craftsman's Legacy

[@ericb.4358]

GREAT VIDEO! I marked my rim holes exactly the same way, on a "compass rose" desk top back in '74 when I had to use an unfinished 18" x 16" Ludwig shell and rims to make my museum quality Rev War snare drum because Cooperman Drums were back ordered 4 years! Mine is the same colors as your demo drum. I stained the body maple and the rims red cherry then gave everything two brushed-on coats of spar varnish. I was the drummer for the 9th Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Line (Brigade of the American Revolution). Linen rope and solid brass head tacks (for the air hole sun ray design) both from England, catgut snares with blacksmith made tensioner, hand made leather snare separator and tugs (ears) laced with rawhide. Then I made a buff leather sling with forged S hook and rosewood sticks. I still have that drum and it still sounds great.

[@tedlane9877]

Great story! I have an old rope tension drum that I've had for over 50 years, and it needs a head replaced. After watching this video, I really am inspired to disassemble and refurbish the drum.

[@42dragonsawake]

Love that old Drill Press!

[@Zirler]

Absolute masterpiece What a craftsmanship Bravo 👍🏻

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Right!! Thank you

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

Eric you look so happy lately I am so full of joy for you. 🙏

[@kevindeedavis]

Great episode! I have a set of drums that Bill made years back. I rarely play a show where someone doesn’t either comment on the look and/or sound or offer to buy the drums. He, along with the rest of the Calderwood crew, are extremely good at what they do. Some of the best instruments in the world are coming out of that shop.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Super cool! Do you have a rope tension set?

[@CalderwoodPercussion]

Thanks, man! You have the black Abbey kit, right? I really liked that drum set, and I'm glad they're still working out for you!

[@faramund9865]

Wow, this only has 9k views? That's criminal! Great stuff guys!

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you.

[@charlescompton4495]

Wow! I played trumpet from 6th grade till my junior year in high school. The band director asked me if I'd switch to tuba so I tried it and liked the sound so my junior and senior year I played the tuba. I did get in a bit of trouble when the piccolo player was at another academic function so I played his part that day. Our director had to be out of the band room and asked his student "director" to conduct the session. He didn't appreciate my performance and offered to physically adjust my attitude... but didn't. I enjoyed it and the rest of the tuba section did if no one else. Keep up the good work, Greg.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Haha!! Thanks man

[@gengenone1163]

I found a great t-shirt on your site and I found season 2 with the Weaver. I'm a very happy woman.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you!!

[@jennilamela6258]

I absolutely loved this video Eric! Percussion instruments are my favorite. Learning how these drums were made was amazing!! Thank you and Thank you to this drum making craftsman/artist! 😊👍🏻👍🏻🥁

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you! I love percussion instruments too

[@IndieCato]

As someone who was taught by Bill in middle school and high school, I can say that he's a really cool and passionate guy! It's been really exciting seeing his drum making take off!

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

How fun! Bill seems like he would be a great teacher.

[@CalderwoodPercussion]

Hey, thanks man! That means a lot :)

[@jodimusicherself]

Excellent show. Thanks, Eric and Bill! 👍😀

[@cindydineen4292]

What a cool video! So interesting to see all the steps involved in making a rope drum! I was really hoping we'd get to see and hear you play the drum, Eric! Maybe a video for another time! You & Buddy enjoy your day! God bless!!

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you, Cindy. It was a fun experience.

[@CrayFishHandMade]

So much passion ! Supper Inspiring

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Very true!

[@thomasrowan5951]

Bill has a passion for the rope drum. Easy to see how much he puts himself into each drum. Bravo!

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Well said! Thank you

[@Andrew-qo6br]

I enjoyed and appreciated this episode much more than I thought I would. Now before you discount this and pass it over, hear me out. I don't play music... at all and I am not a wood worker. I'm a weekend blacksmith hack. A metal worker. When I first saw the subject I thought this was going to be a super stretched out article with a lot of filler. I am pleasantly surprised at the attention to detail and the thought/knowledge that goes into these.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you very much. We try to highlight the craftsman and skills in each episode.

[@talexander7217]

As an 18th Century reenactor, I feel that these drums are an integral part of what we do. It just wouldn't be the same without the sound of the drums. It was great seeing how they are crafted.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you! What a great comment.

[@jamesmaddigan8132]

Fantastic episode showing where opportunity and passion can lead you.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you

[@npcarey]

Well, you've made me fall into yet another hole (watching videos)! Bill's drums are really beautiful.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Haha!! Bill is making some killer drums!

[@micfin109]

Man does ur channel deserve more recognition. Thank you for doing these I genuinely appreciate them

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you. I really appreciate that

[@michellekush986]

Awesome episode!!Bill really puts his heart n soul into drum making👍😎🎶🥁(appreciated by all of us musicians)Thanks Eric,hv a great wk!!

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thanks! Bill is fantastic!

[@lanesummers6516]

This was one of the nicest shows in quite awhile. Thank you and God bless

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mscampbell1242]

Such a fun and full of great knowledge video!! Enjoyed!! Liked your pink sox, too!! Lol

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thanks so much!

[@mscampbell1242]

@@CraftsmansLegacy Were your sox pink??? Cool if so!!

[@bluescelt5317]

Loved it! These episodes are a real treat to watch.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you very much

[@techrfun]

Awesome show. Bill is a great craftsman. Glad you did a show on him.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

We are too! Thanks. Bill is great

[@Swamp-Fox]

Very cool episode. I had never heard of rope tension drums. It is nice that he is keeping the history alive.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

They are super cool! Thank you

[@Newyorkgardener585]

One of my favorite shows on PBS great videos

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Mudgrove]

Thank you for the video, Bill is a remarkable man. Kudos and respect. From Australia.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bake162]

Great episode Eric!

[@TRUE-WORSHIPPER952]

Great episode. Great choice of music and volume! Thanks!

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Much appreciated!

[@carbonc6065]

~Another excellent video!

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!!

[@pmelchman]

very interesting video. Awesome job Eric and Bill

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thanks 👍

[@joecardon8642]

Another excellent episode.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you

[@Rossa1958]

Awesome !! And thanks.

[@macviera8609]

Love your work and discovery! In a current world of seemingly madness, you and the artistry you bring to share gives hope for the future and joy in the present. Bless you! Keep bringing fabulous videos. Cheers! Maggie

[@lindahammond217]

Another excellent show!!!

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you

[@LowlanderNurse]

The yoga ball move was genius.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Agree! I thought so too!

[@karlkoenig495]

I hit the thumbs up button!! Awesome content!

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you!!

[@annette3966]

Great episode! First time I've seen how drums are made. Very interesting to learn about what goes in to making them. I thought you were going to play the drums! Why didn't you? It would have been nice to hear.

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you! I really enjoyed the process. I've been playing since I was a boy (on/off) but never got very good at it! haha

[@armt8543]

Great video 👍🏽

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thanks

[@johnsage1020]

I have enjoyed alot of the episodes a lot thank you for sharing. With all the stuff you have built on the show and in your bike shop what is your favorite? Just curious can't wait for the next show

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

That's difficult to say! I've enjoyed building so many things! Always love learning.

[@johnsage1020]

So what do you do with all the things that you have created for the show?

[@RobertoLlumiquinga-yd2rr]

Hola felicitaciones por tu trabajo,me gustaria aprender podrias enseñarme paso a paso soy ecuatoriano y me gustaria saber mas,como curbas la madera o que tipo de madera es,y como consigo las piezas para hacer y gracias por leer, bendiciones baron

[@rockedred]

Great video! Just one question, how heavy do this drums weigh? Not sure if it was specified here in this video or did i miss it?

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Great question. I don't remember the exact weight but it didn't feel very heavy

[@BALES5000]

They generally fall within 8-10lbs depending on shell thickness.

[@jeffreywolfe8623]

Back on tv shows on please

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

We've moved to a KZbin distribution starting with Season 5. Thanks!

[@markheld5788]

Hi Eric you look better with the beard gone get show .

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Thank you

[@allanfrederick686]

Where did Bill come up with the name Calderwood?

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Not sure.

[@BALES5000]

It's a Family name on his paterrnal side.

[@brooksmartin5183]

Yes, we're allowways students

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

Well said man!

[@pipermac]

Just hypothetically: say you were in front of Gettysburg and a confederate ball went through you drum heads and you had to change them...how would you have done that without a hydraulic press???

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

I'm not sure. The press definitely helped us but maybe the materials used during that time didn't require that kind of assistance. Maybe the material was soaked to stretch and would shrink while drying? Or maybe the drums didn't have that kind of pressure to begin with? Good question though. Thanks

[@CalderwoodPercussion]

The press isn’t necessary, it just makes the job a lot easier. You can definitely do it entirely by hand, but it’s a bit of a workout. That said, I have seen historical records of screw-driven drum presses in 17th and 18th century Europe, as well as a number of interesting tensioning devises for taiko drums in Japan dating way back much earlier.

[@jerbear7952]

Sponsored by Ford?

[@davidmcaninch4714]

As a drummer/percussionist, I’m ashamed to admit that I’m not familiar with rope-tuned snare drums. Please forgive me.

[@number1pappy]

So, it's well known that Eric Gorges (the host) is a drummer as well as a motorcycle builder. Eric always tries to play a note on musical instruments he is making videos on. However, when he finally makes a video on a drum maker, Eric doesn't even attempt it at all ! Even though he himself is an actual drum player! What gives??? So weird.....

[@CraftsmansLegacy]

We talked about having me play a bit, but I'm not very good. We would hate to have my poor playing tone-down (get it!) the episode in any way.

[@number1pappy]

@A Craftsmans Legacy oh. Ok.....yeah, for whatever reason I thought you played drums in a band. I was wrong. Lol! It's cool 😎. I didn't realize you were not that good and your drum playing was just a hobby. Sorry...on a side note, I'm not any good at any musical instruments either! It kills me because I've seriously tried and I absolutely love music! But sadly all I can do is listen 🎶...lol!