Drum foundry is in Zeeland. If nothing else, they may know of someone....

http://www.drumfoundry.com/t-contact.aspx

Hey OldSchool, that's all the fun stuff, why aren't you doing that yourself? Perhaps a little less typing, and a bit more sanding and gluing...?;)

I've often wondered about some of the more vocal members on the forum, and how they'd have the time to collect, restore, and play their kits, let alone do their jobs, and spend time with their families, etc., but then there is all the posting here, with full photo documentation... Don't get me wrong, I love this stuff, but I've been finding it hard to keep on top of all the documentation for my own projects, let alone get it all posted here on the forum. Guess we're not all into getting our hands dirty, but that is really a major part of the allure for me, bringing an old kit back to full function, and beauty, while getting fully familiar with each element and how it works. Maybe there's a VDF member local to you, that would be able to handle the work you need done, and be happy for the opportunity...?

latzanimal: Thanks so much for your time and the recommendation. I appreciate it.

DaddyNowhere: I can assure you that if I was capable of doing the work I need done I would do it and, I'm sure, enjoy it while doing so. However, as Clint Eastwood stated in one of his movies: "A man's got to know his limitations"! I'd much rather pay to have a qualified individual get the job done than have me cause more problems than already exist.

Daddy,

I think some guys really just like to document the process of their projects.

I know I am one. :D

I don't think it takes up a whole lot of time to snap some pics and post them up for people to see.

For instance, I'm going to be spending the time working on the stuff regardless of whether there are pics taken or not.

Taking a few pics can't take more than a few minutes.

For me personally I get on my computer before I go to sleep and I read through and try to participate in at least 3 or 4 message boards.

Usually an hour and a half to two hours maybe.

That is plenty of time to post your progress.

I like doing it myself but I don't think anyone around here is interested in what I do.

Every time I post something I get dead air. LoLoLoLo

I checked out your webpage. Cool stave shells! End of dead air! Cool Dude

macr0w, I read all yours and everyone elses posts and enjoy them alot. I don't respond much because I never have a whole lot to say. Don't take silence as not being interested.

That "dead air" is just the sound of dropping jaws. Beautiful wood working there. Those drums are jaw dropping gorgeous!

+1 I read pretty much everything here. I don't always reply either but do enjoy the things everyone posts. I do appreciate the effort and time taken to write and post pictures too. Clapping Happy2

You might check out Joe Chila at JC's Drums.