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    Hi, kids. I just found my password for DrumChat. I don't think I've logged in since 2014!

    I'm old and I'm cheap so I do a lot of hacks to reduce weight, save money, or both.

    Here's something I made last year: a 7-gallon bucket canister throne. I wanted to split my hardware into two cases from one.



    Components:
    • 7-gallon bucket
    • Screw-Top Lid
    • 30-year-old throne top
    • Plastic automotive grab handle
    • "Bucket Grip" rubber base (extra stability and floor protection)
    • Screws and washers to attach throne top and handle

    Total cost about $80.

    My inspiration was the ugly DW canister throne which sells for about a grand.

    A 7-gallon bucket with the throne top is the perfect height for me, 22.5."

    It fits a collapsible pedal (Yamaha 7000 series or DW 6000 series), a small stick bag, a Crosstown snare stand, and a few small miscellaneous items. The screw-top seat works great! I screwed the old throne top (with the metal base plate/ring removed) to the screw top. The blue rubber ring on the bottom is a "Bucket Grip" Which gives extra stability and protects floors!
    Thumpin' Scott Comet
    Cool Cajon (Erakkustik), Nice C0cktail Kit (Gretsch Brooklyn), Peculiar Bop Kit (Whitney), Boring 5-piece Normie Kit (Yamaha)

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    Great idea.Saves weight plus extra storage. From another cheap, old guy.
    Rick


    Mapex Sabian Ludwig Saluda Assorted Snare Drums

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    Great idea. Glad to see you back on Drum Chat. Cool kit overall!!
    Signature here

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    Awesome idea! Welcome back Scott!

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    Here is my outside summertime throne.
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    Rick


    Mapex Sabian Ludwig Saluda Assorted Snare Drums

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    Nice you can even stick a 6 pack with ice blocks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tigers View Post
    Nice you can even stick a 6 pack with ice blocks
    That's why I built it.
    Rick


    Mapex Sabian Ludwig Saluda Assorted Snare Drums

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    Way to go mate

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    Perfect for hot gigs.
    Rick


    Mapex Sabian Ludwig Saluda Assorted Snare Drums

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