The Workshop

Most ECDC drums are constructed using stave lamination, an ancient art used in barrel making that remains on the cutting edge of manufacturing today for stability, consistency, and strength. There is no wood movement, cracking, or going out of round using this method if you start with good materials.

The workshop is always full of ongoing projects at various stages. Wood is allowed to rest for a period in between each stage of machining to ensure accurate assembly. We build with only the highest quality kiln-dried woods.

Hand drums are where I started out as a builder, and I remain fascinated with instruments of wood and skin. Turning wood is as much a creative outlet as playing music, and I love to build interesting and unique pieces. The large lathe has a capacity of 28", with a 4 foot bed, I had it custom built for drum building. Shoot us your ideas!

Our stave shells are built from rough kiln-dried lumber right in our shop, giving you the ultimate in custom options. You're limited only by your imagination, we cut, glue, and turn your shells to your desired specs. All ECDC Ply shells for kits and snares are made in North America by Keller, manufacturer of the finest drumshells in the industry. The reason is simple - They don't build drums,shells,lugs,and parts . They only build drumshells, they're specialists, and they do it right.

One of my favorite parts of hand drum construction - the final lacing and fine tuning. Now it's time to hear it's voice!

Final finishing is done on-site in our spray booth, with your choice of finishes. All ECDC nameplates feature our proprietary logo in solid locally cast pewter attached with brass screws.