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[fattyboombatty]

Set of four made for a Master Drummer from Burkina Faso.
I tried to make the palm of the hand in the shape of Africa, and tried to highlight his home country, Burkina Faso.

[fattyboombatty]

Picture of them on my drum

[michi]

Awesome! These are works of art!

Michi.

[alifaa]

I second that!! Some people just keep chipping away at a hobby they enjoy, and it transforms into art - dude, you are there!!

[zurghhh]

Michi - I see from reading through this whole thread that you have made custom sege. What gage of stainless sheet are you using ? Also - What gage of wire jump ring and diameter of ring do you typically use ?
I can get 24 or 26 gage sheet and jump rings appear to be 3/4" in diameter .08 thick wire.

Best

[michi]

Michi - I see from reading through this whole thread that you have made custom sege. What gage of stainless sheet are you using ?

The sheet is 0.5 mm.

Also - What gage of wire jump ring and diameter of ring do you typically use ?

I've been using 14 gauge rings, 12 mm internal (16 mm external) diameter.

Cheers,

Michi.

[zurghhh]

thanks Michi - very helpful

[fattyboombatty]

Here are some more, this set is made to match a design on the drum they will be going on.

[fattyboombatty]

And Another set with a Fleur De Lys Design, made with Blue Spring steel.

[michi]

Hey, these look great! I like the blue spring steel in particular. What's it like on the other side? Same surface texture?

Cheers,

Michi.

[fattyboombatty]

Yes, same surface texture, Blue Steel, but it was very difficult to work with, had to use a carbide drill to put in the holes and they do not bend at all.

[michi]

Yes, same surface texture, Blue Steel, but it was very difficult to work with, had to use a carbide drill to put in the holes and they do not bend at all.

I imagine it would be hard as sin…

How did you make the cutouts? Laser?

Cheers,

Michi.

[fattyboombatty]

Laser? I wish...
No I do these patterns all by hand.

[Shane 夏恩]

fattyboombatty- your an artist and a craftsman!!!

I`m inspired.

Shane

[fattyboombatty]

A custom set, just finished putting together.
Dual Layer, Top Layer is Steel, Brass on the bottom with Stainless Rings.