first build continued #2

So, time to assemble the drum.
Didn't have the Drum layout mat at the time, so i had to do it the hard way!
The rims has 10 holes, and therefor I have to mark up the hole centers for the 10 lugs.

I have to be aware that the snare beds are placed between to lugs on both sides..

I put some tape on the top of the shell (because of the snare beds), and from the markings I put tape down the shell. That way I don't have to mark directly on the shell.


There's 111,1 cm around the shell, divided by 10 (10lugs) I get the distance between the lugs. 11,1 cm.
To get a starting point, I divide 11,1 with 2. That way I get the distance from the snare bed to the 2 lugs beside it. And then it's just about finding the the placement for the other lugs.

And off curse to check the markings about a 1000 times! Even the slightest error will be seen when you mount the lugs! Especially lugs with 2
holes = double damage possibility :-)


When you've checked the marking enough times, it's time to drill!!


next time I'll place the lugs and show you how to place the strainer + butt plate. And then the snare is almost done!!

see ya
/Kenneth