might take a leap

[PEACEdrummer]

Well Ive been doing alot of research and I think Im going to try and build a drumset. I know its goinna take alot of work and a good amount of money, but it'll be worth it in the end. I found a couple sites that sell see through colored Acrylic tubing. Im thinking just a four piece and Im not going to build a snare because that seems way to difficult; so I have to build 3 drums, one at a time. I hope it works out because It would be cool for people to ask "What kind of drumset is that??," and I can say "I built it".
If you have any advice or think that it can never work feel free to share cause Im still thinking about it.

[Stevo42w]

If you can afford it then why not.....

There will be quite a bit of precision involved. I wanted to make my own guitar but with the precission and gear needed to do it. I just couldnt by the end.

Let me know how it works out because if it works. You would have sparked my interest :>

[funkymcstain]

take a look at some of the drum builders forums. some of the best builders in the biz get on there.
drumshed.org has a drum builders section
mikedolbear.com
ghostnote.net
all good sources to learn anything about building a drum.

[PEACEdrummer]

IM goinna do it one drum at a time meaning: I buy the stuff needed for one drum, work on it for a couple weeks, see how it sounds and if it sounds good move to the next drum. but I'll look into those forums I never thought about that.

[pastor_bob]

I think you've thought it through well. One drum at a time, and as finances allow. It's obvious that you are in no hurry, and that speaks well for your chances of success! Good luck, PD!

[Stevo42w]

The bass drum is gonna sap ya dry :S... What sizes were you thinking off for the eventual kit?

[PEACEdrummer]

Thanks Pastor Bob.
Im thinking that Its goinna be a 22 X 20 bass drum. 12 X 8 tom, and a 15 X 14 floor tom.
Im thinking transparent lime green, but with that color Im having trouble picking out the hardware. Any suggestions?

[Stevo42w]

black or shadow chrome. Being such a bright green it would help contrast it and define its edges.
You should get your own little plate logo made as well.

[funkymcstain]

i agree....black chrome hardware and hoops with lime green acryllic.

[bongobro]

Definitely the black hardware!