And others.....

Last one is special to me, got it from Jerry. I think he said that it was one of his first restorations? Can you confirm Greg?

My 24,16,13 kit. I also have a 16x18 but it’s pretty shot. So once I figure out how to approach it, it’ll join these.

Yes Gary, that was the first snare that he acquired and restored.

Killer rock kit Jason! Yes Sir

Here’s a snare shell I got sitting around. I prefer brass so it’s not a priority. I did set it up with Supra hardware for about a day just to be the first to hit it as it was undrilled when I got it. I’ll eventually get back to it.

Very cool drums!! I`m sure there are more out there?

Cheers

Hello, I had the good fortune to visit Mr. Blaemire at his home in Eagle Rock in 1980. My in-laws lived in Glendale. I was more interested in his wrapping Delmar drum covering techniques (rolling machine) than his fiberglass shells. He graciously showed me his shop in his garage and explained how he made the shells by spinning fiberglass thread onto a form instead of setting up fiberglass cloth with epoxy. I really enjoyed my visit and was very impressed with his drums. Later I got a chance to work for Jimmy Corder after he bought the Fibes machinery and molds. We never made fiberglass drums and based on how messy that method could get, I am glad we didn't go that route. The fiberglass shells make some beautiful drums and I am so glad that Mr. Blaemire's drums are still appreciated and being actively played. Joe

Cool story!! Thanks for sharing...

Cheers

+1, very cool story

Here’s a couple cool pics. One is of Allen spinning up a shell. The other is a pic when Joe Voda and Jerry Jenkins visited Allen at his home. He died about a year after that pic.

I never knew the manufacturing method on these shells. I always assumed they were some sort of parallel cloth weave or something. Now I know they were spun up from a single filament? That's crazy! These things must be crazy strong and stable.

Interesting thread! Thanks for sharing guys!