Drum Kit made from Reclaimed Closet Doors - I've made a full band!

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  • Опубліковано 24 вер 2021
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  • @rdavidr
    @rdavidr 2 роки тому +283

    Killer work! Some green bass drum hoop inlays would really tie the whole thing together👌

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому +26

      I never even thought about hardware beyond the basic stuff I had from the junk kit. that's a great idea. thanks!

    • @malonedrum
      @malonedrum 2 роки тому +14

      I was wondering if you would see this video…

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому +15

      @@malonedrum David and I were talking about this years ago. He's been with me since the start :)

    • @diegoibarrabasurto9424
      @diegoibarrabasurto9424 2 роки тому +7

      when i saw it was drum diy and green i hoped Rdavidr find it

    • @othervinny
      @othervinny 2 роки тому +8

      I was half expecting you to walk in and be the drummer at the end of the video!

  • @MHSDankusPotatus
    @MHSDankusPotatus 2 роки тому +98

    Can u make a vocalist out of a reclaimed canoe please.

    • @chassy
      @chassy 5 місяців тому

      😂😂😂

    • @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371
      @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371 Місяць тому

      What...? Kanoo or kangoo?
      A reclaimed Kangoo would fit better for its got a big tail and big bag😂

  • @jwstout007
    @jwstout007 2 роки тому +88

    When one of your buds plays an instrument you made and they're all grins, you know you did good! Stellar cans my dude!

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому +15

      truth. Well, to be fair, Donny is just one of those smiley, positive types - which is one of the reasons why we're friends.

  • @philbritton189
    @philbritton189 2 роки тому +26

    That paper template for marking out the holes for the hardware was really ingenious

  • @DeadKoby
    @DeadKoby 2 роки тому +23

    So now when you get the band together to play "The Doors".....it means something completely different. There's a LOT of science to drum building..... and your first effort is valiant.

  • @TallMatt
    @TallMatt 2 роки тому +49

    As a drummer who's followed your work for years, I gotta say this was a VERY welcome surprise. Couldn't even wait to finish watching before commenting, that's how excited I am! Cheers from north of the border.

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому +7

      awesome! I've been trying to get the time and budget to make this for well over two years! I'm glad it took this long, tho, as I think the results are better now than they would have been then.

    • @TallMatt
      @TallMatt 2 роки тому +2

      @@timsway Sometimes things just work out like that! At any rate the end result is glorious and very well worth the wait.

    • @MortonLuvz2drum
      @MortonLuvz2drum 2 роки тому +2

      I may watch this later. Got to the 6:20 mark and couldn't believe that he wasn't going to try and steam bend those. That's the way it is done.

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому +1

      @@MortonLuvz2drum can't steam bend plies that are already glued without them separating and getting wrecked. That's the challenge of reclaiming old doors - and fun!

    • @MortonLuvz2drum
      @MortonLuvz2drum 2 роки тому +1

      @@timsway Good point.

  • @rae4772
    @rae4772 2 роки тому +2

    Loved every minute of it! Can't wait to hear and see the studio sessions.

  • @pileofstuff
    @pileofstuff 2 роки тому +10

    Fun little jam at the end.
    Can't wait to hear the whole hollow core band.

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому +2

      neither can I

  • @MobCat_
    @MobCat_ 2 роки тому +27

    "The hollow cores" sounds like a good band.

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому +6

      Hollow Core is the style of music the band plays as I hope the genre grows beyond my work! The band name itself TBD. Leaning towards "Threshold."

    • @johnbesharian9965
      @johnbesharian9965 2 роки тому +2

      @@timsway, How's 'bout "The Plies"? [Er, "The Ply's"?]

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому

      @@johnbesharian9965 I like that...

    • @olddognewtricks2818
      @olddognewtricks2818 2 роки тому

      In thru the out door.... Again

  • @danmacmillan5114
    @danmacmillan5114 2 роки тому +3

    I knew you would do these justice going in, as you always do, and i am still surprised how well they turned out. They sound great. Kudos to your buddy for the slick beats and tuning too make them come alive!

  • @michaelandcolinspop
    @michaelandcolinspop 2 роки тому +4

    What you did was way more impressive and impactful than most of the so-called “custom” drum makers out there who buy shells from Keller, hire an experienced artist to apply a polyester finish, assemble with commodity hardware, and charge $4K for a 3-pc. Just awesome.

  • @carterevanroust
    @carterevanroust 2 роки тому +4

    As a drummer, I wasn't expecting this, but wishing for it. The drums turned out great! Love that combination of the green and the wood finish.

  • @dennismorgan2230
    @dennismorgan2230 2 роки тому +22

    This is really awesome! We had a old birch drum kit in our house when the kids were growing. We actually had a lot of instruments. We just wanted to have instruments around,just for enrichment. Maybe one of them would find interest and try and learn to really play something. Great video! Love everything you do Tim! Keep it up! Peace ☮️

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому +8

      thanks man. Having a house full of instruments is a great idea for child development. My 11 year old son drifts in and out of interest in them (heavy interest starting now). I've never forced it on him like a chore, I just leave it available and nurture the interest when it's there.

  • @ruelitocayamanda8162
    @ruelitocayamanda8162 6 місяців тому +2

    My son and I are luthiers. You're right. Like you, we started off learning how to make guitars by taking apart old ones lying around the house. In our case, I had a cheap Strat knock off that we took apart. Then I bought a couple of books on guitar making from Amazon. Now, we make custom guitars, both solid bodies and acoustics. We even learned how to wind killer pick ups. I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Cheers from the Philippines.

  • @rootvalue
    @rootvalue 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful work. Loved seeing your take on making this.

  • @DeanMk1
    @DeanMk1 2 роки тому +1

    That wood is either Birch or Myrtle. Both are popular woods for making hollow core doors from. Neat idea, though, to create drum shells from closet door skins. -b

  • @mccypr
    @mccypr 2 роки тому +7

    Good stuff as usual. This made me realize that I can make a Bohdran out of a Nordic drum shell and other off the shelf parts. Thanks!✌️🌞😎🎻

  • @ViewtifulSam
    @ViewtifulSam 2 роки тому +10

    This is just delightful, man. Loved it through and through. The kit looks incredibly good and I think it sounds great too!

  • @j-hop91
    @j-hop91 2 роки тому +1

    Bold project to tackle. Nice work!

  • @mikeglazier5993
    @mikeglazier5993 2 роки тому +6

    Part of the reason you aren't getting the snare sound you want is that you are using a 2 ply pinstripe head on the snare top. Switch it to a coated ambassador and it will increase the sensitivity. Also having so few lugs and low end lugs on the snare also is a factor.
    That being said, they do sound really good, that kick especially

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 2 роки тому +2

    Now that was a very impressive build Tim! Not only is that a great looking Drum set but it also sounds great. Your skills never cease to amaze buddy! 👍👍👏👏

  • @haveagoodone5830
    @haveagoodone5830 Рік тому +1

    That's one happy drummer's smile that I see.
    'Are we gonna do a performance on these instruments together?'
    Man, that's a compliment that is for realz!

  • @PedroPetracco
    @PedroPetracco 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome job! Toms sound slamming and the snare has such a distinct, controlled bite.

  • @billvilla7799
    @billvilla7799 2 роки тому +2

    Great job Tim...you never cease to amaze!

  • @gk6993
    @gk6993 2 роки тому +1

    Like always Tim, great, innovative work. You are a master repurposer.
    And your drummer friend is awesome.

  • @morgunstyles7253
    @morgunstyles7253 2 роки тому +2

    Building drums is a blast. Very satisfying.

  • @zagadape109
    @zagadape109 2 роки тому +1

    I'm trying to cut down the time spent on yt, but here I am - my morning coffee, oatmeal, and your video. No regrets this time. Pozdro666

  • @ericcarr1648
    @ericcarr1648 7 місяців тому +1

    Awesome job, Sir!!! They sound great for being recycled doors!

  • @popsss2000
    @popsss2000 2 роки тому +1

    Great video explaining measurements and cutting diameters very educational good job on the drum.

  • @donaldrushton3776
    @donaldrushton3776 2 роки тому +1

    I love it! And the sound is amazing

  • @Deraco1
    @Deraco1 2 роки тому +1

    That Sir is awesome! As a drummer myself, that is fantastic that you were able to pull that off with some old doors ha. Amazing!

  • @DadBodDrumming
    @DadBodDrumming 2 роки тому +1

    These turned out great! I can't believe how good they sound.
    I was skeptical of the green at first but it looks nice next to the lighter wood tone.

  • @garagemonkeysan
    @garagemonkeysan 2 роки тому +2

    Whoa this was awesome. What a giant build. Drums look and sound great. Learned a little how drums work too. Mahalo for sharing! : )

  • @sgsax
    @sgsax 2 роки тому +3

    Such a fun project. As proof of concept, I'd say you nailed it. When I worked in the instrument repair shop, one of my jobs was to replace heads and hardware on the drums. Had no idea what I was doing tuning the heads, other than making them consistent. It always impresses me to see the changes that are achievable by somebody who does actually know what they are doing. These drums look and sound great! Next hollow core door instrument? Clarinet might be kind of tricky... Thanks for sharing!

  • @malonedrum
    @malonedrum 2 роки тому +2

    Nice work, I build and modify drums, and I never considered your method of making a template out of paper for the hole layout. That’s a very low tech way to do something like that efficiently and accurately. Cheers!

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому

      Glad to help! Seemed easier than doing the math. Lol

    • @malonedrum
      @malonedrum 2 роки тому +1

      @@timsway I use a layout mat I got for free, but obviously in your position I don’t expect you have templates lying around for this kind of thing. Cool idea.
      Have you ever seen segment and stave shell drum building? You could probably build one of those with little experience on shell construction.

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому

      @@malonedrum yes, I'm familiar with stave drums. I wouldn't mind doing something like that

  • @michaelriggan975
    @michaelriggan975 2 роки тому +4

    All manufacturing companies
    I.E. Yamaha, Ludwig, DW, Sonar all have different methods of making a drum shell.... You're design for drum shells was nothing compared to these drum giants. But , you knocked it out the park. Cheap hardware
    and reclaim wood.
    Sounds good and look good.
    Good job!! Remo heads for free , nice touch.

  • @lennysmallacombe3467
    @lennysmallacombe3467 2 роки тому +2

    Simply awesome…. Donny is the man!!

  • @nickpruett8022
    @nickpruett8022 4 місяці тому +1

    Gaad influenced for sure. Great stuff. Good job on the kit, had the right dude demo it for you.

  • @mrctzn4557
    @mrctzn4557 5 місяців тому +1

    Inspiring and creative. Great work!

  • @misfitramone
    @misfitramone 2 роки тому +4

    Killer job! Josh Freese, Brooks Wackerman, Bill Stevenson, Dave Mello, and hundreds of other drummers would be happy to have a set that nice!

  • @wc319
    @wc319 2 роки тому +1

    I dont agree.. the kit you built is of superior quality to the one you dismantled... Truly amazing work... you prove that "just doing it" can take you places you never thought possible..
    I would love to see you make another kit out of some more exotic woods..

  • @panosfillipou14
    @panosfillipou14 2 роки тому +1

    Wow !!! I really liked that work ! Sounds nice too !

  • @selwynjames1452
    @selwynjames1452 2 роки тому +1

    Hi ! Not only are you talented as a drum kit builder / creator but, you are also a very gifted drummer ! What more can one pray for??? God Bless ! Talent, skill, workmanship. . . You have it all ! Continue well ! I enjoyed your video very much. . .

  • @stevelaporta5791
    @stevelaporta5791 2 роки тому +1

    amazing work ethic. total respect brother.

  • @chris197761
    @chris197761 2 роки тому +1

    Very good project sir, love the sound.

  • @MrPnew1
    @MrPnew1 2 роки тому +2

    Very cool job. I think that your drummer friend was very impressed with what you achieved

  • @huntergreen99
    @huntergreen99 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent job my friend I think you did fantastic work. 👍👍

  • @wooderk6202
    @wooderk6202 5 місяців тому +1

    Very nice work. Ive made a couple snare drums in my past but never the whole kit. I recently switched to electronic drums and ill never look back. When i had acoustic drums i spent 80 percent of my time tuning and twaeking to get the sound i never found.

  • @styrosynth3917
    @styrosynth3917 2 роки тому +1

    incredible job, it sounds really good. And your friend is a really good drummer

  • @markomarkovic5729
    @markomarkovic5729 2 роки тому +1

    You are my hero! You did something I've been thinking about for years. Drums sound great, and the snare would sound even better with some coated head, e.g. Remo Ambassador or CS Coated Black Dot.

  • @victortejada3143
    @victortejada3143 2 роки тому +2

    My name is Victor and oh I'm pretty impressed with the with your closet door with the yeah closet or a drum set of amazing I've been paid for 50 years professionally and will cash it also that backed up certain artists and it's great keep going and I'll watch more but other your data made the job it's a great tone this Victor the hotter and California and that's really well I'm pretty pretty impressed and it made my day signing off thank you and I hope to hear from you for more from you thank you very much

  • @malinwj1167
    @malinwj1167 2 роки тому +1

    Looks great! Sounds great! Nice job!

  • @frankspikes7858
    @frankspikes7858 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Tim great job. Those drums look cool and sound good.

  • @dennisneo1608
    @dennisneo1608 2 роки тому +1

    I hope there are many Tim Sways out there, repurposing unloved wood.
    What a great philosophy you have regarding recycling.

  • @Johnscompany
    @Johnscompany 2 роки тому +1

    I´m a guitar builder and these are amazing and great work.... love it.

  • @davebauerart
    @davebauerart 2 роки тому +4

    Love seeing the process here! Lucky score on those nice doors. When your friend tuned up the snare it was pretty cool to hear the difference!

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому +3

      yea, there's a huge difference on what any instrument can do in the hands of someone who really understands it.

  • @RedmarKerkhof
    @RedmarKerkhof 2 роки тому +1

    Donny looks so happy and proud to be playing on a drumkit his friend made.

  • @matt_williams1015
    @matt_williams1015 2 роки тому +1

    That's so cool, nice looking set!

  • @montycline9840
    @montycline9840 2 роки тому +1

    Man you did a super great job there congratulations.

  • @DoppelgangerShockwave
    @DoppelgangerShockwave 2 роки тому +1

    Glad to see you finally made a drum kit, Tim. It sounds great, friend! :)

  • @bishlap
    @bishlap 5 місяців тому +1

    You deserve a million views if energy and time are considered in the making of this!! I'm halfway thru and tired just watching. GOOD LUCK my Man.
    PEACE.

  • @alanblott4559
    @alanblott4559 2 роки тому +1

    Great build video. I look forward to seeing the recycle band........

  • @danstephensen9032
    @danstephensen9032 2 роки тому +1

    This all goes to show that ~~ "even if you are Left-Handed"~~ you can still
    MAKE AMAZING STUFF!! Props to you Young Man. Mad Skills.

  • @seansherrod8725
    @seansherrod8725 2 роки тому +1

    Wow very impressive videos congratulations!
    Also your drummer friend has great chops nice job!

  • @FrankenVLOG
    @FrankenVLOG 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing work as always.

  • @lorenbush8876
    @lorenbush8876 Рік тому +1

    You're right I wouldn't have dismantled a good set of drums to do what you did but they turned out good. You definitely got them for the right price.

  • @samaker4
    @samaker4 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, Tim they look AWESOME! well done

  • @kevindohn6776
    @kevindohn6776 2 роки тому +1

    Wow thats a lot of work, pretty impressive

  • @iselliot
    @iselliot 2 роки тому +1

    just is just all so great

  • @Powerhauze
    @Powerhauze 2 роки тому +7

    The drummer is right...lots of drummers would kill for that sound! As a Drum-Tech I can tell you that in the studio where sound is the priority and looks don't matter, I seen some very cheap drums produce killer sound! To the point that endorsers used cheap other stuff to record, instead of what they endorse. That it is your first drum, doesn't mean that you didn't hit the nail on the head 😉. In the end it's an instrument and the sound is what matters! Great job👍🏻👍🏻

  • @hydorah
    @hydorah Рік тому +1

    'Hollowcore' sounds like the name of a musical genre. Remo sponsorship? You've truly made it

    • @hydorah
      @hydorah Рік тому +1

      Well you've found your drummer he seems like an ace guy!

    • @hydorah
      @hydorah Рік тому +1

      That last little jam that you played had some groove to it 🙂

  • @jonnydregz3677
    @jonnydregz3677 Рік тому +1

    Hollow core doors remind me of all the roach Haven motels I lived in as a child good times.

  • @georgewilson2865
    @georgewilson2865 2 роки тому +1

    That sounds great for just knocking on doors!!!

  • @paulshadowinds7654
    @paulshadowinds7654 2 роки тому +1

    I'll be honest I am very impressed, I wanna try this!!!

  • @superflymosher1901
    @superflymosher1901 2 роки тому +1

    Frickin awesome! Very nice work 👍🤘

  • @ronanderson9960
    @ronanderson9960 2 роки тому +1

    That was awesome! Great job!

  • @chaguito69
    @chaguito69 5 місяців тому +1

    Man, you’ve earned my like and my follow, good job, love that raw vintage sound

  • @JoePalumbo221
    @JoePalumbo221 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome job! The door knobs!

  • @briandrum1
    @briandrum1 2 роки тому +1

    Donny!
    I'd be more than happy top take these out for a test run for a gig, Tim! They really do sound good!

  • @sdrammm696969
    @sdrammm696969 2 роки тому +1

    Sounds awesome! Great work man!

  • @jimhayes3225
    @jimhayes3225 2 роки тому +1

    Great job, sounds great!

  • @calvinscreationsstuff8623
    @calvinscreationsstuff8623 2 роки тому +1

    I love the drummer.. True skillz

  • @darthslater6077
    @darthslater6077 2 роки тому +1

    THEY SOUND AWESOME!!

  • @BADD400
    @BADD400 2 роки тому +1

    Tim awesome job they sound awesome

  • @johngrant5749
    @johngrant5749 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Tim well worth the wait. They sound and look great.

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому +1

      thanks amigo. They came out way better than I expected.

    • @johngrant5749
      @johngrant5749 2 роки тому +1

      Useful tips for when I get around to making a kit.

  • @r.de.andrade
    @r.de.andrade 2 роки тому +1

    This video deserves a million+ views. Great wood work.

  • @michaelriggan975
    @michaelriggan975 2 роки тому +1

    Very impressive!! So much work goes into making a drum shell .

    • @timsway
      @timsway  2 роки тому

      I think it's a lot easier when done right with the right tools and materials :)

  • @vandavis4331
    @vandavis4331 2 роки тому +1

    awesome build

  • @Bossing06
    @Bossing06 2 роки тому +1

    nice work sir, my kit was taken by last big storm here in the philippines you made a good one,sounds good keep it up sir tim !!!

  • @squidkid2
    @squidkid2 2 роки тому +1

    They sound amazing. Not just amazing for a first try but amazing like a really nice set of commercially made drums.

  • @jimengr
    @jimengr 2 роки тому +1

    Cool build man! Loved it.

  • @Puckrocker
    @Puckrocker Рік тому +1

    Really cool and inspiring. Wish I woulda tried a project like this when I was younger, and trying to afford all the gear for playing in a band was insanely difficult. Wasn’t sure about the green stripe at first, but I dig it. Kudos bud!

  • @jorgemellooliveira9611
    @jorgemellooliveira9611 5 місяців тому +1

    Ótimo vídeo congratulações

  • @Jan-S-Simonsen
    @Jan-S-Simonsen 2 роки тому +1

    they sound awesome - great job dude! I think a coated batter head on the snare would make it even better.

  • @kabar1211
    @kabar1211 2 роки тому +1

    sounds & looks rad!

  • @johnnymb100
    @johnnymb100 5 місяців тому +1

    This is one of the absolute best videos I've ever seen. From zero to a working kit. I can't tell you how great this was.

  • @ARDrummer
    @ARDrummer 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome project...nice work!

  • @flexin81
    @flexin81 2 роки тому +1

    What a great vid Tim! Just started drumming!

  • @edwhite7475
    @edwhite7475 2 роки тому +5

    This was about the coolest thing EVER-
    not crazy about the 'Exorcist Green' paint color, lol, but thats your thing-
    I painted for about 35 years and you did a fine job.
    If i didnt already have the Taiwan made John Bonham silver sparkle Ludwigs id be looking at these Luan doors from the 60s im about to drag to the street very differently right now.
    Im also busy with other projects so im lucky to have time to play em at all.
    But ive got to say- i really LOVE DIY and good old American ingenuity, and youve got em both in spades.
    And your buddy on drums there did a GREAT job tuning them up and playing some hot licks on them.
    You made them way better than they ever would have been originally, cos ive owned some real junk in the past, and its not easy.
    Ive gone as far as stripping them and re finishing several kits and they didnt come out as well.
    Good on ya and thanks for 30 minutes well spent.
    Now to drag these doors to the curb-

  • @em8340
    @em8340 2 роки тому +1

    Incredible sound! The small Tom sounds nearly timpani! You definitely have a future as a custom drum maker should you choose to do so! Continued success!