Shime taiko drum body

[Devonbachi]

Right I've made a stavd drum body before, but this time around i cut the staves on a bandsaw with a curve to them, to save on wood. The challenge was the cutting of 18 degree angle to either side, which I managed. I hasten to add I'm on a steep learning curve. I glued them together and then was going to turn it, but it was close enough for my liking so sanded it down.
OMG it's the first time I've used a festool sander, and I love it. No dust or very little anyway. A purchase I got last week ETS150/3. I'm going to turn into a festool junkie!
What I was wondering is once I'm ready to finish the body, should I use the festool oil or maybe varnish the wood? It is Iroko. I've never used it before, so any info/advice would be greatly received.

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[Kev]

Good work! [wink]

Don't varnish it unless you have a really good reason, I'd just use an oil. The Surfix oils would work, but if you haven't got them, anything is going to be ok ... not like it's living outside or you have a lot of people walking on it!

Are you after a gloss finish or just wanting to bring out the richness of the grain?

Kev

 

[wow]

That glue-up looks GREAT! Nice Job.

I almost never see anyone recommend any of the Poly Urethane finishes, but I like them. I would consider a water based satin gloss for that. No discoloration/yellowing and very durable. Almost looks unfinished when done.

Disclaimer: I am not a finishing expert, nor do I play one on TV (that joke may be lost on people who don't live in the US?). Just my 3¢, adjusted for inflation.

 

[Devonbachi]

I think I might go for the oil finish. I'm really looking to bring out the grain (as I think it's a lovely grain) and needs to be enhanced. It'll be me first go at oiling when I get around to it.
Once done, if I think it worthy, I will post a finished pic of the body [smile]

 

[wow]

snip> if I think it worthy, I will post a finished pic of the body [smile]

Nope, forum rules are that you have to post a picture regardless!

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If it looks nice you get accolades, and if it doesn't meet your standards we all learn something.

(and just in case my humor fell flat, there are no 'forum rules' for anything like this)

 

[Devonbachi]

Here is the final drum body. Two coats of Osmo satin matt. Am I happy? Yes
Would I change anything if I did it again? Yes. I would make a jig to round it. Would take care when sanding the beveled edge before gluing, cause its easy to go wrong.
Also not forget about it, and leave it in my car on a sunny day. Car+sun=OVEN. It started to split, but lucky I was told about my 'bowl' in my car and i rescued it....

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Don't understand why pictures get put upside down. Ho hum