The Zipper Snare Drum

|---How Does It Sound?---|
■ • How Does It Sound? - T...
|---Project Instructable---|
■ www.instructables.com/id/The-Z...
|---Social Media Links---|
■ / bales5000
■ www.instructables.com/r/bales
■ / bales5000
|---Featured Channel
REAPER WOODWORKS - And buy a sweet shirt!
/ @reaperwoodworks
|---Music---|
Song: Gravitron
Performed by Second Audio Program
Written and Produced by Rick Merriam
Engineered and Mixed by Rick Merriam
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|---Project Specific Materials---|
DW Magswitch with 3-position butt plate - amzn.to/2igt82Z
36" Nylon Zipper - amzn.to/2igusmz
|---Camera Gear---|
Canon EOS Rebel T5i EF-S 18-55 STM Kit - amzn.to/2jiPOS2
Cannon RC-6 Remote - amzn.to/2ik0m50
|---BALES Workshop---|
Tablesaw - amzn.to/2ijAs16
Miter Saw - amzn.to/2jvpcg
Jointer - amzn.to/2j7IkUI
Planer - amzn.to/2jvrs6R
2 HP Router - amzn.to/2ijIeIh
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Oscillating Spindle/Belt Sander - amzn.to/2jj87Xi
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[@peterbrownwastaken]

That was amazing! The magic box was amazing. Cat ear headphones were amazing! I was amazing when I clicked the like button...

[@Wordsnwood]

You're always amazing, Peter... ;-)

[@BALES5000]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@BALES5000]

It's louder and it has a quick decay/short sustain. I'll get it into a studio once I work out some scheduling.

[@bigboibunz]

I honestly didn't think I would see Peter Brown here. I love both of your guys' work. Maybe do a collab sometime?

[@TheMetalFreshTiger]

Peter Brown ME TOO!!!!

[@takiclintonharness4066]

The black finish on this one is a killer Good job

[@BALES5000]

Thank you.

[@nate6692]

Like that table saw sled!

[@sticksbass]

awesome! im glad that was a cymbal player instead of an ociffer of the disturbing the peace.

[@chardtedmontz9424]

Cool get that working all day long

[@WhoNoes]

Great idea. That was fun to watch

[@ou8nucks630]

Man that is unreal dude, excellent piece.

[@CzarCustom]

I was not disappointed at all....videos that are not click baits are hard to find these days, congrats!

[@BALES5000]

Thanks! I really appreciate that.

[@newenglandinsurancesolutio901]

Wow! Much respect! Great drum, fantastic production.

[@jmber27]

Awesome video , great looking drum ..... well done 👍

[@drums.4011]

I'm Japanese people. I like drams. This video is interesting! This snare is very cool!!

[@BALES5000]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@kryptonicloser]

Hell yeah so sick

[@stevenvaldez1803]

That is sweet

[@cutestbunnyever]

Omg, that drum is soooo cool!Great video, lol! Joe and Barb must think you've finally lost your mind, hahaha!

[@letsmakesomethingawesometo8266]

Nice! That is super rad.

[@JayStiqs]

Golden intro☝🏾

[@01xtreme]

That was, undoubtedly, one of the most entertaining videos I've seen! I wish I could give it more than one thumbs up.

[@zulumagoo1]

Well i guess if this is the first time i see your work then this would be the best video to see it in??? your filmwork is AMAZING. Zippersnare cool as the day is long on the first day of summer.

[@BALES5000]

I have a few alright vids. Some of the earlier projects aren't as tightly edited, but it's a learning process.

[@highlightmaterial]

i love the way you throw the box of head hahaha ! ! ! nice one :)

[@jonivan1014]

Cool build and interestingly good video production...

[@bleednate]

amazing shop

[@notsunkyet]

That was hilarious, had me belly laughing with the cymbal playing. Awesome project, as always, thanks for sharing.

[@claytonlevibrown]

every time a person says something is awesome a devil gets its wings

[@BALES5000]

Awesome

[@jpwoodwork]

awesomeness overload!!!! great job sir :)

[@BALES5000]

Thanks Jamie. This one was fun.

[@GuidoNietmann]

4:05 is epic!

[@matt_williams1015]

That is an awesome design!

[@BALES5000]

+Matt Williams Thanks Matt.

[@mikeschumacher9715]

Great video. One of the most inventive I have seen to date.

[@BALES5000]

+MIKE SCHUMACHER thank you.

[@ytdrums]

dayuuum!!! that's so amazing Bryan i love it!

[@invisiblemansband]

very creative.

[@emmaponcin2379]

COOL

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Fantabulous !! Loved the video.............................

[@BALES5000]

Thank you.

[@adanvaldcontreras4283]

Dude you guys are awesome. keep up the good work 🤘🤘

[@weeblum91]

very cool

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Very nice man!

[@BALES5000]

+I Like To Make Stuff Thank you Bob!

[@BCdesign1]

Nice work,the jig for cutting the drum body on the table saw is awesome!!excellent work!!!

[@petergerhard6336]

COOL.....................

[@charlesholland6851]

that's badass!

[@BALES5000]

Thanks Charles.

[@DannyAckermans]

nice looking snare drum! Wish i had the same shop as you have to make such an awesome project! i also liked your instructable

[@zackstryPWNS]

Damn, this looks great!

[@BALES5000]

Thanks Zack.

[@jaytomes2856]

SWEEEEEEETTTTTT!!

[@Valhalla2024]

creative!

[@ARDrummer]

Great editing and snare build! Very cool drum!

[@jrhoads4849]

Nice shop, nice work! Have fun brother

[@jlbourgeois504]

Holy shit your channel is awesome. I just came across it. As a fellow builder, you're giving me plenty of ideas on things like jigs and processes. Subscribed!

[@BALES5000]

+John Bourgeois thanks! Jigs and fixtures are a guilty pleasure of mine.

[@Tugmun11]

That's some Top Hat stuff way to go

[@c_townmtg]

nice!!! I'm subscribing. sweet RCC cymbal skills at the end too! lol

[@anarchism]

dudelll i love this channel... im so glad i didnt went to school today

[@g.work.specials6859]

damn this is cool!!

[@1986kxt250]

Best video I've ever seen! You just earned a sub!

[@BALES5000]

+1986kxt250 Thanks for checking it out.

[@bobmercury8550]

haha awesome video man, your neighbors must love you

[@BALES5000]

+Bob Mercury The neighbor with tools and a pickup truck tends to get away with murder.

[@ReaperWoodworks]

So awesome!!!!!! I can never tell Bales #1 from Bales #2. Shirt looks amazing on you!

[@BALES5000]

Thanks Mike!! This shirt kicks ass .. sweet logo. Once I inevitably shrink it in the wash, it'll fit like a glove ... hopefully a loose fitting glove. According to the Jackman rating system: BALES #2 is the overly serious, task oriented, hates everything version. BALES #1 is the free spirit, just wants to have fun version.

[@ReaperWoodworks]

Noted. That will make it easier. Shirt won't shrink much. They hold their shape pretty well. Or maybe I shrank some...nah, thats not likely.

[@bonafidegeek]

Oh man, I'm gonna need to make some of those jigs! Drum is awesome too :)

[@GregsGarage]

Fricking KILLER brother!!!! Subbed.

[@sdmcustoms]

very cool concept,it looks awesome !

[@RichardMartin]

That was awesome, turned out very nice indeed. I'm not a drum expert by any means, but that's very cool looking indeed. Thanks for sharing.

[@BenBrandt22]

All around fantastic!

[@drumavenger83]

friggin eh man! that's cool stuff! definitely worth subscribing to!

[@MichaelLawing]

YES!!! The cat headphones and cymbal playing sent me over the edge. Ah-mazing. Seriously killer build, dude!

[@BALES5000]

HA!! I knew you'd appreciate the ridiculously awesome cat headphones.

[@MichaelLawing]

+BALES what's not to love?

[@makermonkey6591]

Awesome ending! Nice build..

[@PaulDesmondimakewoodthings]

So cool. Not sure how I wasn't subbed but I am now! Love the ending bit

[@321mzzz123]

shit, you deserve more views! subscribed

[@austinjamesfr]

this is some fuckin mythbusters shit dude

[@BALES5000]

I don't know if this is good or bad, but I like it regardless!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Awesome!

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

That's sharp! Really cool build. 👌 Cool video as well! Subbed!

[@ianrosales4390]

Nice video man! Entertaining :)

[@TheMetalFreshTiger]

Man!! You're a master!!! Great home made snare drum, all made by you, original and amazing! Great video, perfect images and a funny editing :) 👍 you're GREAT!! KEEP IT UP✌️👍👍👍

[@BALES5000]

That's high praise! Thank you.

[@willb5240]

Very Cool.. Subscribed.

[@victor.lucasz]

Genial! Ficou espetacular!

[@sajawhite]

love the trash throws, lol

[@LaVitaInSaletta]

fantastico

[@parafizzle]

Great video. Awesome job man!

[@BALES5000]

+parafizzle Thanks!

[@luisonpicaruzo8302]

Superb video, excelent mixed efects!, beside the snare sound is great! forget about the zipper. I really liked your workshop! neat and functional with everything at hand. The vaccum system may be also of your own design I presume. Very creative, congratulations and yes "like and subscription" are there. Cheers mate

[@BALES5000]

The dust collection is a shop vac, dust deputy cyclone separator, 2" PVC pipe, and aluminum blast gates. It's not as good as an actual dust collector, but space was a concern and it's better than nothing. Thanks for checking it out and for the kind words.

[@uenessimoes8391]

Preciso de uma caixa dessas!👐👐👐👐👐👐

[@BR5409.]

hilarious and awesome

[@BALES5000]

+John Tarvin thanks!

[@Kirkshelton]

So it's just decoration? I thought it was going to be functional as a way to adjust the size of the shell.. Partially anyway.

[@IT-kone]

Yeah, kinda dissapointed here too.

[@sogmnao]

That would break the wood you know

[@Kirkshelton]

There's a way. 😒

[@BALES5000]

If you can make that shell zip close with the lugs holding the span and keeping the shell from collapsing, I want to see that design and then try to make it.

[@chucktouchton398]

Ouch! Four months and no thumbs ups for your piss comment...That's gotta suck!

[@capnskustomworks]

THAT was freakin' beautifully done, brethren!!! Very, very nice!

[@BALES5000]

That's high praise! Thank you.

[@capnskustomworks]

BALES You're most welcome! As a fellow percussionist and instrument maker, I found that incredibly inspirational. I'm looking forward to watching more of your work!

[@heroeslikevillains3213]

HOW MUCH. TAKE MY MONEY.- Myles

[@7poundent429]

Heroes Like Villains

[@DarkLightHeart666]

Chris Fehn signature snare

[@BryGy]

Great video! That drum looks awesome! Bales #1 doesn't get enough credit.

[@BALES5000]

Right?! He doesn't appear to do anything, but he does have most of the ideas.

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

i love the rerings... old school!

[@BALES5000]

+Cody the Barber I'm a big fan of rerings.

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

me too. i have some 63 slingerland with re rings and it gives a nice percussive thud. seems a lot of drum builders are going to thin bearing edges whuch give a timbale effect! then the drummer has to use tape or moongel to dampen it.. drum builders should bring rerings back!

[@michaeldurham8856]

I saw a photo of this on another video as click bait (wish I could remember where to tell you who stole it) and was convinced it was photoshop. Awesome work!

[@BALES5000]

Thanks for the heads up! I know Instructables has shared it in their social feeds and it appeared in a sub reddit. I found a few other oddball sites had my drum videos, but they had them embedded, which actually gives me the view count and is beneficial. I'll keep an eye out.

[@richscatenclosures7535]

I have a craving to build a drum set!

[@MakeSomething]

This is awesome!! Love it! Do your neighbors think you're crazy?

[@BALES5000]

+Make Something Level 10: Batshit ... For sure.

[@drumgod52]

Nicely done!!

[@BALES5000]

Thank you

[@kevind2409]

automatic subscribe

[@JaYGoasT]

i want one

[@claterpult]

cool looking snare fun video to watch careful there was a weird looking dude playing cymbals just outside you're house while you were jamming on your kit

[@BALES5000]

I can't shake that guy. Also, after three takes, the neighbors who didn't already think I'm insane ... now think I'm insane.

[@FilipoBearzotti]

Beautiful snare man! Really amazing! And how's the sound with the opening?

[@BillSinWorkshop]

Hey man awesome work! You took the snare design in the next level...you're also a good actor..Did you thought about it?

[@BALES5000]

Thank you. I just do multiple takes and edit in my favor, but I really appreciate the compliment!

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

MAN! this is awesome!!!! I suppose the metal parts takes part of the stress so the plywood doesn't break right? awesome awesome

[@BALES5000]

+Cactus! workshop Correct. The lugs bridge the span and hold all the tension.

[@Phelibas]

that tablesaw jig. i want plans for it.

[@BALES5000]

I never made plans for it, but it's simple enough to duplicate.

[@Phelibas]

i guess all i need to know is what you use to hold the pvc in place

[@BALES5000]

I'll send you a link to the photo album so you can see the guts. I made this one a bit over-complicated. The rollers are held captive and the end cap has to be removed in order to change their spacing. Bill from Calderwood Percussion made a more bare bones version with some sweet conveyor belt rollers and slotted end caps. facebook.com/CalderwoodPercussion/photos/a.289060007894611.1073741826.185206291613317/954675484666390/?type=3&theater

[@ManCrafting]

Only thing better than one Bales is two. Home run. Atlanta 2017 or Bust.

[@BALES5000]

Still working on that. Wonder if I can fit into a flat rate USPS box with a few granola bars.

[@Geeksmithing]

Awesome build man, the one tiny gripe, just wish the turntable bit was slower at the end to appreciate the awesome!!! BTW, your unboxing style literally makes me lol everytime. :D

[@BALES5000]

Thanks! I agree on the turntable ... editing to the space of the music arrangement has unique challenges. The random shop quirks also add to the fun .. it's like playing the rests, as well as the notes.

[@Geeksmithing]

+BALES XYZPDQ Drum line.

[@deandiamond5479]

Any info on that super handy router lift? Is that shop built or something you can buy? Another awesome build!

[@BALES5000]

It's a John Heisz design using plywood, common hardware, and a bearing - I just extended the height adjustment arm to fit my large table. He sells the plans for $10 and has a cool youtube channel.

[@jarrodhitson480]

Any way you can give is a breakdown on the shell cutting jig you use. Can't figure out the way you have the rollers attached.

[@BALES5000]

I started a jig/fixture video last year, but lost interest. I should revisit that. The end away from the fence comes off. 2 star knobs lock it in place and the 1 knob on the top secures it to the bottom deck of the fixture. Both ends have sets of drilled holes - sections of metal pipe was cut and inserted to act as bushings. The threaded rod, which runs through the center of the rollers, inserts into those holes. I'll be making a new version this winter. It will be larger, more modular, and use steel conveyor rollers, which will drop into slots instead of the captive hole design.

[@sjholmes101]

I thought it would zip open and closed

[@chucktouchton398]

smh...

[@boneappletea7469]

smh...

[@BRC21]

smh...

[@thiagobotelho1082]

Great video man! By the way, how did you curve the wood to make the shell?!

[@BALES5000]

Ply shells are made using presses or forms. I buy them directly from Keller in NH. You can buy them direct online, or buy from a distributor.

[@garybeckman3382]

frikkin awesome dude.How does it really sound with a gaping hole in it ? what about a clear perspex inlay on the inside of the opening to contain the pressure ?

[@BALES5000]

+Mouse dog The zipper track is proud in the inside and the pull is an obstruction. Check out split vent drums and large vent drums. It's a dry sound with a very quick decay, but has a punch.

[@garybeckman3382]

+BALES fantastic. I will check it out. love your work

[@Wordsnwood]

How does the sound compare to a non-zippered snare? (Love the build video, btw. Very well done.)

[@BALES5000]

Dry attack with a quick decay/not much sustain. And louder than a conventional drum.

[@woowoo997]

What happened to you, BALES? You are really good at what you do. Please keep on keeping on!

[@BALES5000]

I had to put some time into house DIY and a few "hired gun" drumming jobs. However, I should have a new video out this week.

[@woowoo997]

Hey, at least you had jobs to do. I'm glad that you're getting back into it