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  1. 7th July 2009, 05:04 AM #1
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    Hi There Guys,

    my name is brad and i am a drum builder from sydney just wondering if anyone has or can put me in the direction of anyone that would be able to supply me with either solid log billets or hollowed billets ( its easier if the termites do the work for me ) billets need to be approx 16 - 17" in diameter and if hollow is available at least a 5 inch wall thickness. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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    How many would you like,Cheers Mapleman
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    just curious mapleman what species is that timber? i need something that would be a suitable tonewood and by any chance are any of them pieces hollow? And also are they free of cracks? where abouts are you from?

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    Brad,
    I have paulownia logs that that I can cut to meet your dimensions if your interested but they are not hollow. They are reportably good for making guitars so I suppose the would produce a good sound as a drum. I case your not familiar with paulownia it is a soft white wood and easy to work with provided your tools are sharp
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    Quote Originally Posted by Image_Drumworks View Post
    just curious mapleman what species is that timber? i need something that would be a suitable tonewood and by any chance are any of them pieces hollow? And also are they free of cracks? where abouts are you from?

    cheers,

    brad
    Hey Brad,some of the hollow logs are Rose Gum,unsure whether it's a tonewood though! Will be harvesting more Qld Maple this year so will keep a look out for any hollow sections for you.t
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    thanks so much for your help guys .

    just to give you an idea another builder over in WA uses jarrah, so hardwood is definately an option.

    as far as my other stave construction drums go i have had great success with the folllowing:

    Jarrah
    Brushbox
    Spotted Gum
    Silky Oak
    Sassafrass

    after roughing to allow the blanks to dry i will be after a size of say:

    14.5" OD
    13" ID
    7.5" Long

    so if the bllets have sa extra inch of stock on these sizes ill be laughing

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    Quote Originally Posted by MAPLEMAN View Post
    Hey Brad,some of the hollow logs are Rose Gum,unsure whether it's a tonewood though! Will be harvesting more Qld Maple this year so will keep a look out for any hollow sections for you.t
    I may be interested in th rose gum as long as the checking is to a minimum... might be lucky enough to machine any checking out... where abouts are you located? and im not sure what i ould offer in return i dont have much you would be interested in... any suggestions?

    and the qld maple definately sounds interesting
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    Brad we would be interested in pictures of your drums, as well as work in progress (WIP) photos.
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