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A chandelier.  Client provide design via internet photo. I did the fabrication.  Came out well.  Only issue was balancing the set.  Since it is not a rigid set up it had to hang plumb.  Initially the center pole would hang about 15 degrees off plumb.  I had to add about   6 lbs of ballast to the two smallest toms, plus the original hardware made it perfect balance.  The only modification to the drums is the holes for mounting/wiring and the holes in the heads on the top. The ballast were curved to fit the shape of the toms and mounted to existing holes. Also, had to enlarge the cymbal hole 1/8".The material is 3/4" rigid conduit and 16gx1-1/4" tubing.   Painted chrome.  Weighs about 90lbs.  Brand new drum set.  Welded and brazed.  And a whole lot of thinkin. Attached ImagesLast edited by tapwelder; 08-31-2014 at 11:38 AM.
Reply:That is awesome!
Reply:What a cool light!brad
Reply:That is really cool tapwelder! Are the baluster pickets your creation too?Thermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:Well done! and yes, a whole lotta thinking goes into those kind of projects.
Reply:Now that is different. Having made several light fixtures, I know there was some serious thinking involved there.
Reply:Thanks guys.  I did not make nor install the balusters.
Reply:This is great having played drums for many years what a great way to retire an old drum kit !!
Reply:Originally Posted by Lumpy GThis is great having played drums for many years what a great way to retire an old drum kit !!
Reply:WHAT WHAT WHAT! That's the coolest thing iv'e seen in a while brother! I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:What made the spectacle work was the ingenuity and the attention to detail with which it was rendered.PlasmaCam CNC cutterLathe and Band SawClamps
Reply:Nice work.  Super cool and unique.