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Inlay Set

Every time I build a new custom drum or custom drum kit I learn something that can usually help me improve upon a similar drum set the next time around. Each new drum you build will get better and better and you'll find more efficient ways to do some of the drum building tasks. The drum building tip I picked up from building my most recent drum set has to do with the order of the steps that I apply the inlay strip and finishing process. For this drum set I:

1. Cut the inlay groove

2. Applied about 4 coats of black stain

3. Installed the inlay strip

4. Sealed and gave a high gloss finish

Now, from looking at pictures of the drums and even looking at the drums up close you would never be able to tell what I did wrong. (not really wrong...but I will do this differently on the next drum kit that has an inlay that I build)

I used some very nice tung oil for the high gloss finish for this kit and tung oil (along with other finishing products such as lacquer) tends to yellow or "amber out" over time. Since I installed the inlay strip before I finished the drum, the inlay with also be included in the "ambering out" that is already starting to happen to this kit. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. In fact this amber color is often desired by many custom finishers. If you've ever seen a vintage guitar that has discolored over time you'll know exactly what I'm talking about!

In conclusion the main lesson I learned from building this drum set was this: If you like the original color of whatever inlay strip you decide to use, you should mask the area where your inlay strip will go, finish the entire drum, and install the inlay once your finish is complete to prevent your strip from "ambering out"!

I hope this helps some of you builders venturing into the world of inlay!

Philip Ellis is a professional drummer, runs P.Ellis Drums, a custom drum company in Austin, TX and is the Author of "How to Make Custom Drums". Check out http://www.makedrums.com to learn more about how to build your very own custom drum or drum set!

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