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I don't have access to the PDF creation tool (that I know of), but I could send you the pub file if you feel like working on it.

I'm glad you like the idea.

I've put one together for my own use using Microsoft Publisher. I used pictures of drums from our forum gallery. I did this for the fun of it and because I couldn't find a calendar I liked this year. If anyone would like a copy I can email the .pub file but you'll have to have MS Publisher on your m...

Addendum(s): Yes, it's snake skin. Mojo Music has a user gallery where people who have done projects send in pictures and descriptions. They are all amplifier projects of course. I went ahead and sent mine just to see if they would post a drumset. If they do I'll send a link. I priced drum wrap thro...

The Tolex was very easy to use. I've never covered a drum using the traditional wrap so I'm not sure if it was easier or not. There are two ways to do it either use tape or contact cement. I used contact cement with the Tolex and even though the bond is "instant", there actually is some re...

It's done. For pictures and the complete build story go to: http://mycocktaildrumsetbuild.blogspot.com/. Thanks for all the great tips and info in the forum.[/url]

If any of you are on Facebook, I've created a group there called Cocktail Drum Players Unite! Please join and post pictures of your set or gigs and tell your story. See ya there.

Ah yes. Well... of course that's what I meant

Well, it's done, as far as this kind of thing ever is. I got the bass tom wrapped and put back together last night. Found another broken lug insert, that makes 5. I've learned you have to be careful when you buy these things used. Next time if I can't afford all new lug casings I'll buy all new inse...

BTW, I meant to add I don't know if this has been suggested before as I am relatively new here so my apologies in advance if I'm beating a dead drum.

I'd buy one if it were available. There are plenty of pic's in the gallery. I'm a little sick of Garfield and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit calendars. How about it? (Don't suggest I do it because I don't have a clue). Could raise some moolah to run the site.

The snare fan on the bottom occurs to me because that's where it is on a standard snare drum. I think cocktail players have it on top because that's the only place for it on a one drum set up. Of course if you have a side drum then it would work. At last night's tech rehearsal the drummer we had lin...

Robert - I haven't actually priced piccolo snares, I didn't know they were that cheap. It would probably cost me that in parts to convert a tom to a snare. I'll check it out. Before I do that I'll try tuning the head up as much as I can. I used a 4" wide snare and cut it at about 4" so tha...

Not sure what happened to the last post but the closing paragraph wound up misplaced. This should be at the end: Even though my minus list seems a bit long (we do tend to focus on the negative, don't we?) all in all this is a great set up. I've enjoyed building it and I'm going to enjoy playing it (...

Practice went well last night except that one of our guitarists missed due to illness. Everyone else really liked the set, but kind of didn't get the point. Why would I stand when I can sit? There are bugs to be worked out. I'm currently mounting the side snare and tom on a stand because I think the...

I am a trad kit player too. I haven't used my cocktail kit yet. It is still under construction. I decided to build it myself. However it will have it's maiden voyage tonight. It is far enough along to take to band practice. I'm still waiting on the wrap material for the bass tom (something I've take...