I haven't built a kit using raw shells but have refurbished a good handful of random used drums. First drum kit configuration I put together was a 3 piece cocktail drum set. Didn't like the set up, so I turned it into a 4 piece mini nesting kit. The converted 16x15 floor tom to bass drum now houses a 12x9 mini floor tom, 8x5 mini rack tom and a 10x6 popcorn snare. 3 in 1. The 12x9 tom houses the 8x5 tom inside. Good prototype for a easily transportable drum set. Your kit looks and sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for checking it out! It was a fun project to put together, and if you haven’t seen Parts I and II of the original build videos I’m sure that give you some perspective on the whole project.
Hi Mike...I took cheap Yamaha Rydeen mahogany bass drum and cut it in half...stripped the shell, cut missing one BE by hand because I don' t have any machine (long and painful process), sanded, hand lacquered, assembled it with lugs that were on a kick and I got pancake bass drum 22x8"...kind of a kick that has big punch...funny thing is that I bring all kind of different kicks I have on a gigs but the band members always ask for pancake bass 😁 and I'm talking about two completely different bands! Anyway it's easy for me to take it all around cause it's very light...I have bass pedal with plate and that gives that tiny kick added stability...I don't care about tuning range, I use same tuning (fingertight on both heads) , I change sound using different heads and muffling
@@malonedrum absolutely...but it is not toy, it It really has sound...it is not for everyone but I like it...regardless your choice for the music you play on this video that kick is great...and I love painting drums you did and choice of wooden hoops that give classy look and sound... great work Mike 👍 as always😁
@@malonedrum I hear you! My “money maker” kit has a 16” dw floortom that someone gave me because it was cracked. Repaired it and added hoops. BTW, are you selling the 18” shell from before?
@@NATAGUILARMUSIC I still have the old shell, and I would sell it, but I used all the hardware/hoops/etc from the original drum to build this one, so it is just a shell drilled out for parts. If your'e interested, let me know!
So you ordered the 6 ply? I've been debating the 6 vs 8 ply for the tom mounting reason. I definitely want the tom on the bass drum and I don't want to stress the shell if it can't handle it.
I used a thinner ply shell, because 1) It matched the rest of my drums closer, and 2) It was cheaper. I think it's holding up fine for the supporting the tom, and it is certainly light weight for traveling. If I did the whole project over, I may go for a thicker shell just to be safe, but I don't feel much flex in the shell even, before I built it out.
I haven’t done much in terms of building snares, but a lot of the principles with my drums remain the same, other than the snare specific things like snare beds, and extra hardware. Plenty of great builders with videos on RUclips about doing snares though
I've really been enjoying your channel for about the past week or so! Did I miss a video along the line where you changed out the toms to wooden hoops? I was wondering if you got those through Drum factory direct as well and if so, which ones were they? Keep up the great work!
Appreciate you checking out the videos. I didn't record any sort of update to the toms, but I bought those hoops a long time ago for a different kit, and they were custom made by Jody Lutz at Stellar Hoops. They are hard to find at normal suppliers, so custom made was the route for me. It makes the toms lighter to carry around, and I enjoy the dryer sound from the drums with the wood hoops.
I did double 45 degree cuts. I don’t think I’m personally experienced enough in cutting edges to really be a teacher of what to do and use, but I think a double 45 is a sharper tone, and the round over is a warmer sound.
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No real difference, it’s not like I can hear the difference in manufacturer on a drum shell once you finish it, add hardware, cut bearing edges, add heads, etc. too many factors at play.
@@malonedrum they’re about the same price as Keller shells now. 16x24 8 ply maple bass drum shell is 218.00 (Nordic) 220.00 (Keller). I think I’d rather have a Keller shell. Nordic has a better selection for multi species shells though. I’ve owned so many custom kits made of Keller, Gretsch USA made kits are also Keller after the switch from jasper.
Ooh! Project idea! Turn the cutoff into the back half of a nesting kick drum, using the old drum as the front.
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That’s a classy looking kit. Killer job.
Thanks! It’s proved to be a workhorse for me in all sorts of gigging applications
@@malonedrum sounds good and looks classy. I love the wood hoops on the Tom’s. Would love to see a video of it tuned low
I haven't built a kit using raw shells but have refurbished a good handful of random used drums. First drum kit configuration I put together was a 3 piece cocktail drum set. Didn't like the set up, so I turned it into a 4 piece mini nesting kit. The converted 16x15 floor tom to bass drum now houses a 12x9 mini floor tom, 8x5 mini rack tom and a 10x6 popcorn snare. 3 in 1. The 12x9 tom houses the 8x5 tom inside. Good prototype for a easily transportable drum set. Your kit looks and sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
Similar to how I started!
From a fellow drummer and woodworker, great video, Mike! 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Thanks Will! Always awesome to combine two of passions together!
Great video. This is fun to watch.
Thanks for checking it out! It was a fun project to put together, and if you haven’t seen Parts I and II of the original build videos I’m sure that give you some perspective on the whole project.
Well done!
Thanks Andrew!
Hi Mike...I took cheap Yamaha Rydeen mahogany bass drum and cut it in half...stripped the shell, cut missing one BE by hand because I don' t have any machine (long and painful process), sanded, hand lacquered, assembled it with lugs that were on a kick and I got pancake bass drum 22x8"...kind of a kick that has big punch...funny thing is that I bring all kind of different kicks I have on a gigs but the band members always ask for pancake bass 😁 and I'm talking about two completely different bands! Anyway it's easy for me to take it all around cause it's very light...I have bass pedal with plate and that gives that tiny kick added stability...I don't care about tuning range, I use same tuning (fingertight on both heads) , I change sound using different heads and muffling
It really is a very nice option for working drummers, hauling around their own gear
@@malonedrum absolutely...but it is not toy, it
It really has sound...it is not for everyone but I like it...regardless your choice for the music you play on this video that kick is great...and I love painting drums you did and choice of wooden hoops that give classy look and sound... great work Mike 👍 as always😁
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That looks so nice, A&F would charge 3k$ for this
Haha, you're probably right, but they'd make you a case out of the finest Italian leather for it, and only charge you another $800 to keep it safe!
look at you with your custom bass drum logo! very sweet mike. love your projects.
Thanks for checking it out! Yes, that’s actually a logo for my Dad’s woodworking ventures, but I like it for the drums I build as well
Man what a sweet little kit!!! Nice work and playing
Thanks Nathaniel! It’s turned out to really be my main gigging kit in all lower volume settings like jazz and acoustic things.
@@malonedrum I hear you! My “money maker” kit has a 16” dw floortom that someone gave me because it was cracked. Repaired it and added hoops. BTW, are you selling the 18” shell from before?
@@NATAGUILARMUSIC I still have the old shell, and I would sell it, but I used all the hardware/hoops/etc from the original drum to build this one, so it is just a shell drilled out for parts. If your'e interested, let me know!
@@malonedrum cool! Messaged thru fb messenger (instagram)
they sound great Mike ,nice job
Thanks Bruce!
Thanks for doing this video. I've been curious about Nordic Shells.
So you ordered the 6 ply? I've been debating the 6 vs 8 ply for the tom mounting reason. I definitely want the tom on the bass drum and I don't want to stress the shell if it can't handle it.
I used a thinner ply shell, because 1) It matched the rest of my drums closer, and 2) It was cheaper. I think it's holding up fine for the supporting the tom, and it is certainly light weight for traveling. If I did the whole project over, I may go for a thicker shell just to be safe, but I don't feel much flex in the shell even, before I built it out.
@@malonedrum what’s the bearing edge you settled on?
@@Nivej8180 it’s a double 45 with a very slight cut on the outside
@@malonedrum Thanks a lot for the info! I'm going to pull the plug and order some shells.
I want to make a 16 x 10 snom on legs, but I have no clue where to start beyond getting the shell
I haven’t done much in terms of building snares, but a lot of the principles with my drums remain the same, other than the snare specific things like snare beds, and extra hardware. Plenty of great builders with videos on RUclips about doing snares though
I've really been enjoying your channel for about the past week or so! Did I miss a video along the line where you changed out the toms to wooden hoops? I was wondering if you got those through Drum factory direct as well and if so, which ones were they? Keep up the great work!
Appreciate you checking out the videos. I didn't record any sort of update to the toms, but I bought those hoops a long time ago for a different kit, and they were custom made by Jody Lutz at Stellar Hoops. They are hard to find at normal suppliers, so custom made was the route for me. It makes the toms lighter to carry around, and I enjoy the dryer sound from the drums with the wood hoops.
Hallo mike
What bearing did you cut later on ?
Listened to the podcast too
Did you really notice the difference.
I did double 45 degree cuts. I don’t think I’m personally experienced enough in cutting edges to really be a teacher of what to do and use, but I think a double 45 is a sharper tone, and the round over is a warmer sound.
What kind of spurs/holders are you using on these? I have an old Pearl Traveler and I'm not a fan of the spurs.
They are from guitar Center, wouldn't say I recommend them, but they were cheap and work fine in terms of keeping things sturdy in place.
Not to drop a lot on your plate, but do you think you could transcribe the new evening with silk sonic album?
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How would you compare Nordic to Keller?
No real difference, it’s not like I can hear the difference in manufacturer on a drum shell once you finish it, add hardware, cut bearing edges, add heads, etc. too many factors at play.
@@malonedrum they’re about the same price as Keller shells now. 16x24 8 ply maple bass drum shell is 218.00 (Nordic) 220.00 (Keller). I think I’d rather have a Keller shell. Nordic has a better selection for multi species shells though. I’ve owned so many custom kits made of Keller, Gretsch USA made kits are also Keller after the switch from jasper.
is it 18x10?
Roughly, might be closer to 11”
great work as always!
Thanks for checking it out!