Recently Drummers World in New York City became the distributor of Dior custom drumsticks. You can see a YouTube video they made showing them in action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06cr2wwDUoI
I spent a good part of some late nights/early mornings in May and June making some sticks for them out of some gorgeous wood so they are well stocked. Give them a call at 212 840 3057
I recently recieved some beautiful new wood including Wenge, Leopardwood, Pauduk, Yellowheart and Zebrawood. Now if I only had time to use it…………
Here are a few pictures from my shop. I will post a video as soon as I find someone brave enough to get that close to me when the wood is flying.
Here is a side view of my main lathe. She’s a beast!
Here is a front view. Notice the dust collection which is vital since some of these exotic woods are toxic when you turn them.
This is my quaint little custom finishing jig. I use a special resin formulated gloss finish that really improves the stick grip.