Hi Kestrel If it's strength I need I always use a 2 part epoxy, e.g. Araldite. If you can get to the inside and reinforce with some carefully positioned screws...
hi kestrel i am a big fan of tite bond, but i only use original. just make sure you put enough of it on. what have they been using to hold it together, i would...
Famadou was playing a djembe in Nashville that was calf skinned. Helen's as well. I did not see the one skinned with antelope. Ed ... [Non-text portions of...
... first one I thought of for advice. ... drum djembe, and the bell has separated from the stem for the umpteenth time. I was thinking about Liquid Nail,...
... Hi Kestrel, Depending on what this drum looks like, I might use epoxy resin(1st choice), or polyester resin (2nd choice), and fiberglass cloth with either....
I think this is like the 3rd time that this drum has been reglued , so I had to do a lot of scraping and rasping to get all the crap off... I was thinking...
This is the only method suggested so far that has any chance of holding up for any time. The lateral stress against the joint, amplified by the distance from...
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Also, for what it's worth, John Millen's djembes (ThunderHeartDrums) are staved construction with the bowl and bell meeting in a butt joint, end to end. I...
IMHO this is the only method that has a chance of producing a lasting bond. The forces against the joint and the length between the joint and both ends where...
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Honestly, if it has happened more than once, I think the only solution (well, besides getting a better drum) is epoxy and screws from inside the bowl down into...
Rev. R, It turns out my moth traps are food traps made by Catchmaster. I ordered "SAFER" brand but those are what I got. They are still the non-toxic,...
I recommend Magic Putty. It's an epoxy product that can be molded, sanded, painted or stained. It's relatively low cost abt $10 a tube. You can get it at a...
Reminder from: djembe-l Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/djembe-l/cal CLS: Houston, TX Authentic West African Djembe Drumming Thursday July 24, 2008 ...
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Camp Merveilles Schedule is Posted!! Greetings! Colorado's best West African Dance and Drum Conference is nearly upon us! Aug, 7-10 will mark the 6th...
Le Bagatae 6th Annual Dance & Drum Conference 8/7 - 8/10 in Chicago Come celebrate Le Bagatae's 6th Annual dance & drum Conference won na won malan august...
CAMARAYA - The time has come - 9/25-9/28! All, The time is now to pre-register for the Camaraya Drum & Dance Practicum! If you have not drummed or danced in...
Hello! Help to beat the heat with cool thoughts of the Magbana African drum and dance retreat in beautiful upstate New York, September 12-14. Don't forget - if...
I just purchased a duffle with wheels for my 14 x 26" djembe. It's a 16" x 35" Netpack Deluxe Wheeled Duffle, purchased from http://eBags.com. for $71.99....
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Hi all, http://jp.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=65367 Here is a new documentary video of the Guinea's Ballet Djoliba. Please take a look if you have time. ...
Hi All from Singapore! I have a couple of questions for the dunun players out there... 1. I'm right handed, and when playing the dununs, my left hand bell...
Just an FYI for you Baba Olatunji enthusiasts out there, there are 4 videos of Drums of Passion's 1986 New Year's Eve performance when they opened for the ...
Like Water Drum & Dance Auditions Like Water is a 10 piece mainly Guinea-style (west African) drum and dance performance ensemble. We have been performing ...
To practice, how about using plastic trash cans and 5 gallon buckets! Love, Rachel ... -- Rachel Nguyen Independent Future Director The Pampered Chef ...
Hi Stephanie, Yes, the left hand bell needs serious work, for most people. You have to analyse the physics, i.e. start working with the ricochet of the stick /...
I'm left-handed, but have been playing a right-hand bell for whatever reason, and find it works well for me; but there are times when I've switched over. I...
hi, I think a lot of people studying dunun have face similar issues. Since you don't have a lot of time with an instrument, i suggest you find something of...
For an inexpensive ($20-30 per drum), you might want to try http://rhythmweb.com/homemade/tubes.htm I've made several and they have a nice sound. It helps to...
