SUPER TUMBA conga set
A 3-piece set, with supertumba unfinished at this point, without crown.
These drums are coated with a clear finish. The color of the wood naturally darkens with age so this will be an excellently matched set.
These drums are coated with a clear finish. The color of the wood naturally darkens with age so this will be an excellently matched set.
Drum heads
"I'm very careful in choosing materials for heads. Originally I chose the finest cowhide but I have switched to bullhide because the thickness and density greatly enhance the quality of the sound as well as the playability of the drum. These drums produce an organic sound not found in fiberglass drums with composition heads."
My hand made lathe: I built this for a couple hundred bucks out of scrap lumber and some farming equipment. The greatest expense was the motor. I've been using this for twenty years and I've never had a problem. Works great.
Drum Shaping and Bending:
Peter bends the wood staves, as well as the metal, and makes all the fittings and hardware in his shop. He prefers a simple, clean look that doesn't detract from the beauty of the wood and design.
Shaping and smoothing:
The initial shape is fine tuned on the lathe.
Stack of box cajons, and other drums in process:
Putting the finishing touches on an Ashiko
Conga, Ashiko, different Cajon styles of box drums
Some of the 2010 series:
Oregon Pepperwood offers beautiful natural designs.
The Beginnings of Tribute Series Drums, 2012
In the tradition of the original master drum makers of Cuba, I re-purpose used wine barrels to create these fine drums.
This picture shows the beginning of reshaping the staves from a wine barrel into a drum..
This picture shows the beginning of reshaping the staves from a wine barrel into a drum..
All hardware is made by me:
All my external hardware is stainless steel so that plating will never peel off -- and after a hundred years it can be re-polished and look brand new!
The photos below show part of the process of making a rim..
The photos below show part of the process of making a rim..
Cutting the biscuit pockets for insuring the integrity of the shell.
wine barrel staves, already cleaned inside, waiting to become drum fitted staves
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Components ready for assembly.
Grinding a rough drum shell
Before I personally shine each peace, the result is brilliant!
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Bongos nearing ready
