wood needed for drum shell

[se7enthdevil]

still looking for some timber to turn a drum from guys.

 

need a fresh ring at least 10" thick and 16" diameter in as perfect a circle as possible please.

see first post for timbers accepted.

[delabodge]

if I look hard enough I might,just might have some cedar?

[se7enthdevil]

i doubt you'll be able to see it in amongst all that cedar

 

would be interesting to see what cedar performs like as a drum material as it might be too light or not have the correct sort of resonance.

 

if you do have a bit what would you want for it?

 

got anything else?

[delabodge]

yep larch,lime, maybe a birch that big,

[se7enthdevil]

i'll be interested in a bit of cedar if you have a nice circular ring about 18" diameter. if there is a distinction in the heart and sap then i'd need the heart to be the useable bit and want it 16" minimum.

 

larch and lime are no good i'm afraid but if you have some birch i'll take it. would need to be un-stained though as aesthetics will be important in the final finish.

 

 

10" thick rings will do.

[se7enthdevil]

here is a revised list of timbers i wish to use for the drum shell.

 

 

field maple

sycamore

yew

birch

hornbeam

cedar

eucalyptus

pear

cherry

walnut

nothofagus

tulip

sweetgum

plum

apple

 

 

can anyone help...

[bob]

Shame I am so far away

I would just give you full access to everything for free as your obviously talented and I would preference wood to be used rather than rot or burn.

Try to find a couple of local tree bods or even what does your local council do with all there wood

[delabodge]

i'll be interested in a bit of cedar if you have a nice circular ring about 18" diameter. if there is a distinction in the heart and sap then i'd need the heart to be the useable bit and want it 16" minimum.

 

larch and lime are no good i'm afraid but if you have some birch i'll take it. would need to be un-stained though as aesthetics will be important in the final finish.

 

 

10" thick rings will do.

 

bit bloody fussy,,,lol:lol:

[burrell_]

Wish I was closer to u bud got some walnut

Apple a shed load of sycamore

Iv also got a big old acasia with loads of bur all over it start of April

 

Some nice work there mate

[se7enthdevil]

Wish I was closer to u bud got some walnut

Apple a shed load of sycamore

Iv also got a big old acasia with loads of bur all over it start of April

 

Some nice work there mate

 

what sycamore rounds do you have?

 

the walnut must be at least 16" of heartwood.

 

not sure on the apple but i may take some as i'll pay for it to be palleted.