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Jayce Amneus
09-19-2010, 2:55 AM
Hello, this is my first post here. I'm working on starting a segmented drum shell operation and I thought some of you might be interested. Also, I have a few questions on how to improve my turnings. I'm getting a little bit of tear out near the glue joints that I would like to eliminate somehow. I'm using a ghetto "customized" antique metal lathe with a thick boring bar to turn the shells. I'm concerned it might not be spinning fast enough, the cutter may not be sharp enough, or maybe a little of both. I am also looking for a better way to secure the drums while turning. Currently I'm holding them in the 4-jaw chuck which works fine for turning the outside, but I can only turn the inside up to the teeth then I have to flip the shell to turn the last little bit. I can get it very, very close but it's hard to get the shell perfectly lined up. I've been considering using a sacrificial piece but don't really want to waste the wood if I don't have to, or maybe a faceplate of some kind. Any suggestions are appreciated, thanks.
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Neil Strong
09-19-2010, 4:58 AM
This thread is about solid drum shells but staved drums also covered. Relevant post start at about #15.

Go to woodworkforums.com/f8/turning-solid-timber-drum-shells-20310/

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Jim Maxwell
09-19-2010, 6:49 AM
Now that is one heck of a lathe... :)
Jim
John Keeton
09-19-2010, 7:09 AM
Jacye, good to have you on the creek!! Looks like you are doing some impressive work and the 'stack' of shells really looks cool!
Michael James
09-19-2010, 10:49 AM
NIce work, and an ambitious project for anyone! I think the only thing ghetto about that lathe is the neighborhood you found it it, which at one time was bustling with commerce in America's great industrial age.:cool:
What kind of drums are you building? I'm a guitar player - I DKS about drums.
mj