Fountain Drums

Fountain Drums I build and experiment with drums while showing the process along the way

08/26/2026

Putting it all together. Torch burned snare with clear lacquer. Next step will be a sound test; can't wait to hear how it sounds. Never tried s-hoops so I'm curious about those as well

08/17/2026

Drum badge making. In the past I've done electro etching with a power supply and vinegar but I had access to a laser etcher so I thought I'd give it a try. Comes out extremely clean and takes way less time. Although my old way of badge making is definitely more DIY esque.

08/14/2026

Snare shell drilling. Definitely the scariest part, with very little room for error. I always triple check measuring before drilling. I like starting the holes with an awl for extra accuracy with the brad point bit.

08/07/2026

About to drill this shell

07/24/2026

Drum lug spacing. No layout mat for this one so I'm doing with a tape measure.

07/17/2026

Prepping for shell marking

07/08/2026

All hardware is in for the snare build. Gonna try s-hoops on this to see what they're about

06/30/2026

Got some nice presents in the mail today. Hoops are on the way.

Snare drum after two coats of paste wax
06/23/2026

Snare drum after two coats of paste wax

06/19/2026

Two coats of paste wax gave the lacquer a bit of a deeper gloss and a smooth finish

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