How to Make a PVC Pipe Drum

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use PVC pipe for the drum body.

   Green drain pipe about 9 inches (22.9 cm) long and
   6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide.
   
   Or 6" ID(inside diameter)works nicely.
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   Step 2: Cut the pipe to length or have the hardware store do this for you.

   Making sure that the cuts are straight and smooth.
   
   Use a file to smooth it and slightly round the end that will be where the drum head will be mounted.
   
   This will ensure that it doesn't tear and will sound smoother.
   
   Make a slightly angled bearing edge. ,,,, You should have a round piece of leather with 16 strings hanging from the edges. , Just a dot, near the bottom edge of the pipe. , Make sure the holes are big enough to pass the string through. ,, Do each one until the drum head is nice and tight.
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   Step 3: For the drum head

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   Step 4: cut a round piece of leather about two inches larger than the end of the pipe.

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   Step 5: Measure 8 pieces of twine that are a little more than twice as long as the pipe.

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   Step 6: Using leather scraps

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   Step 7: sew 8 reinforcements onto the drum head

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   Step 8: spacing them evenly around the edge.

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   Step 9: Fold the twine in half and sew it onto the reinforcements.

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    Step 10: Place the drum head onto the prepared end of the pipe and use a marker to mark where the strings hang.

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    Step 11: Drill holes where you just put the marks.

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    Step 12: Put the drum head back on

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    Step 13: pass the strings through the holes

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    Step 14: and tie them together on the inside of the pipe.

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    Step 15: Take 8 small pieces of dowel and put one through two strings and turn it to tighten the drum head.

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