Mr Porta, I just wanted to tell you that I used what I learned in this video to make the most beautiful drumstick for a friend. I adapted your instructions to make a beater for a small frame drum. The head came out beautifully! It really is a gorgeous, very firm, and graceful thing. Thank you again. 😁
@donaldporta3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@Lotikwahu8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I needed to do the 'tying' part a few times to get it right, but I got it. 👍
@mikebianco785413 күн бұрын
Very nice job I do my sticks pretty similar to your style
@cynthiawolf24673 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is a really well done and comprehensive how-to video. I really appreciate your guidance.
@donaldporta3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@jamesryan62244 жыл бұрын
I would like a video of you playing the pow wow drum
@donaldporta4 жыл бұрын
I plan to make one with a group playing, that will be in a month when I deliver the drum to Florida.
@emilyand_coffee3313 жыл бұрын
Very cool! I love the skill and talent used to make those! Much respect! ✊🏽
@donaldporta3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated
@racetrack56142 жыл бұрын
Wow! I have been looking for this. This is fantastic!!!!!
@donaldporta2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@user-sj4dk2nk1v4 жыл бұрын
Thank you my sun
@90snative662 жыл бұрын
Good job man. I make mine a tad differently but these are beautifully crafted. Aho to that!!!
@donaldporta2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@mathewjanzen31694 жыл бұрын
I am also really interested in the dimensions you used for the leather. Or the method you used to get such an awesome fit. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Very helpful video, keep up the good work!
@donaldporta2 жыл бұрын
imgur.com/upload
@pedrovargas4931 Жыл бұрын
The linked page is no longer there. Is there any other way?
@vtojoe3 жыл бұрын
the measurements of the leather for the head and handle would be great, i'm about to make some drum sticks for when pow wow is back on :)
@donaldporta3 жыл бұрын
total length is 22 inches. handle is 7", head is 5 1/2 inches. diameter of head and handle is approximately 1 1/8 inch. hope this helps--- good luck.
@palomacoronado4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!!
@robertmoore95594 жыл бұрын
What are the pattern dimensions for the leather covers of the handle and head?
@Jeff-vi8ic3 жыл бұрын
I also would like the measurements of the leather used for the handles and head of the drumsticks
@donaldporta2 жыл бұрын
imgur.com/upload
@warrensmith93002 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! 🙏
@donaldporta2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@BravensMommy2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a template of the leather for the head of the drumstick? Even the dimensions might help cut the leather appropriately. Thia video is amazing!
@donaldporta2 жыл бұрын
Yes I do! imgur.com/a/CkSupjH
@jphillips70834 ай бұрын
I'm not sure if I missed it How many feet of threat should I start with?
@arctichare81853 жыл бұрын
Looks like you also have arthritis in your fingers, like me. How is it going? Are you still able to do most things?
@donaldporta3 жыл бұрын
no arthritis, just a broken finger.
@marinevet72732 жыл бұрын
Hi Don , do you have this available to buy as a make yourself kit ? Great project for my 10 year old grandson, thank you. Ron in WA.
@romanlujan5461 Жыл бұрын
Hey Don Porta how much do you charge to make a pair I would love to make myself but I am diabetic and my hands and fingers don’t work that good anymore but if you make I will purchase thanks 🙏
@powwowwells8836 Жыл бұрын
how i sew the leather i do it under and under
@blazing_goomba93303 жыл бұрын
Is it alright using a stick from the Bush? Like will it last long?,
@donaldporta3 жыл бұрын
most use the fiberglass rods--- they never break. However a good hickory stick is very tough.
@Rj-uj1pd2 жыл бұрын
What kind of leather do you use
@donaldporta2 жыл бұрын
I used bison rawhide, you can use any thick hide--- cow, horse elk, moose, just as long as it is rawhide.
@revmichaelm4 жыл бұрын
What size is the leather cover, no info on video on that
@donaldporta4 жыл бұрын
you need 4 to 6 inches larger than the diameter of the drum frame. when the skin is wet it will stretch and be even larger.
@revmichaelm4 жыл бұрын
@@donaldporta I was talking about the leather cover of the drum sticks