Calculator for Stave Shell Drum Construction

Drum Diameter: The desired diameter of your finished stave drum. (Hoop and head size.)
Number of Staves: The number of staves should be an even multiple of the number of lugs that will be installed on the drum shell.
Glue Joint Thickness: in. The value for Glue Joint Thickness may be used to compensate for thick glue. (Actual Measured)
Machining Depth: in. Machining depth is the distance into the shell the machining or rounding out process will cut. (Actual Measured)
Lumber Thickness: in. Lumber thickness is used for the calculation of wall thickness. (Actual Measured)

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ColdFusion code by William Reeves of Logistix Productions, Inc. - Coos Bay, Oregon
Adapted with the permission of Lou Cambruzzi, author of the original windows version.