Pretty much what drum hack said as far as cutting the grooves. High quality Dado setup on the table saw, shell edge held tight against the fence, and a second backstop kind of fence clamped to the table behind the blade.
I had no idea sonor used any such inlay. There is nothing original any more. It has all been done before.
Back when they were make`n WWI drums it was the hoop pattern in porcelain for the snares, it was latter used on BD hoop inlay,..useually red and white on the War drums and multiple choice on the BD.
You are the first I`ve seen useing it for centerline inlay !!
They did do certerline inlay but not with the triangles !!
I kind of got the impression from your previous post that my inlay was the same as sonor. It is a relief to see that the sonor patterns were not the same as what I am doing.
Very close,..First thing I thought when I read the opening post !! I don`t thing they altered it to yours though !!
WOW Ben, you are truly one of the most creative guys out there...always a pleasure to view your work! Bowing
BTW, how's Mountain Chick? LoLoLoLo
Progress,
Inlay installed, shells sanded and a coat of finish applied. Going to be hand rubbed satin. I like that old time warmth vs glaring and shiny.
I'll need to tint the new veneer on the 18" floor tom to match the older maple shells.
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Spec-f'n-tacular man!
What a kit those shells are going to make! Ben, you gotta help me out with my woody's. I want/need to do the same thing to mine. If there is enough inlay left to do my three shells (10" x 14", 16" x 16", 14" x 26") I'll buy it from you!
I'm knocked out by how great the drums came out, buddy. Killer, just killer.
John
Cheers John, I am flattered, but honestly I am not chomping at the bit to sell the stuff right now. First, I am not sure whether there will be enough to sell. I may use the rest for another kit. I also have the negatives of the triangles i.e dark peak over light bottom. Having both sides is part of the process of cutting the triangles for the center part of the inlay. So, I may also make up the reverse coloration of the same design.
Anyway, if I end up with extra I'll let you know, but it may be quite a while before I know!
No worrie, Ben. I did a little homework and it turns out there's a lot of pre-made inlay patterns to choose from out there. I'll find something appropriate for my kit. In the meantime; masterful job on those shells.
John
