Stave Drum 2 - Milling the Staves

In this second episode of the Stave Drum Build Series, Todd and I make raw maple staves and mill them into precise segments for our handmade snare drum. We cover how to square the blanks, set up the table saw for perfect bevels, and ensure each stave fits tightly in the drum shell mold. This episode is all about accuracy, clean cuts, and woodworking techniques that make or break a stave drum build.

If you’re following along, you’ll see how we prep each stave before gluing, discuss grain orientation, and share a few workshop tips for getting smooth, consistent results. Whether you’re into drum building, woodworking, or DIY instrument projects, this one’s for you.

📺 Next up: Gluing up the staves and truing the shell — stay tuned every week for new episodes in the Stave Drum Build Series.

Chapter Markers
00:00 Intro
00:19 A Couple Days Ago
04:48 Today
06:20 Making A Plan
08:14 Surprise
09:09 Dull Blade
11:29 Setting Up
13:16 Test
13:46 Bevel 1
14:27 Sneaking Up
17:38 Bevel 2
18:21 Dry Fit
19:40 Conclusion
20:03 Next Episode (Then Todd Needs A Break!)
20:42 That's A Wrap
20:51 Outro

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