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Gravy
07-05-2007, 01:53 AM
Alright guys, this is probably pretty strange.

I was cleaning out the basement today, and found a large box labeled "pots & pans". I opened it up and found a large assortment of pots and pans. Being the drummer I am, I immediately grabbed a pair of sticks from my nearby drum set and had my brother hold various pans, skillets, lids and pots. I realized how cool some of them sounded, and especially noticed one or two that sounded like cowbells. Now, I've always wanted a cowbell for my kit, but never got around to buying one. Now, I have some free, but I need to think of how to mount them. Any ideas, guys?

Thanks!

That Guy
07-05-2007, 01:58 AM
Nostalgia! What you are saying is reminding me of what Tommy Lee has done recently with his "industrial kit." I wouldn't have the first clue on how to mount your newly found tools. All that I know is... if truly want to use it, you will find a way.

Also.. check out Tommy's drum solo on the "Carnival Of Sins" DVD. It might give you some incredible ideas.

Gravy
07-05-2007, 02:05 AM
I figured I could also just take all of them and put them between two 2x4's and tighten it to make a row of all of them. It would make a pretty killer youtube video. ;)

ledzepjb
07-05-2007, 02:40 AM
Thats pretty sick, i like you idea, it should probably work if your good with wood. If you have to, use ducked tape!

SLEEPY BRiGHT EYEZ
07-05-2007, 03:22 AM
If the pan is small enough, perhaps you could Duct-tape the handle to an L-rod.

How about hanging one off a cymbal stand or double tier rack?

GRUNTERSDAD
07-05-2007, 03:28 AM
Do the handles have holes on the end for hanging? Put them on a cymbal stand.

fourstringdrums
07-05-2007, 03:47 AM
Do the handles have holes on the end for hanging? Put them on a cymbal stand.

That's what I was thinking. If the hole is big enough you should be able to just hang them off a stand and put the wing nut back on. If there aren't any holes or if the hole isn't big enough, drill one. Or, you could always take a multi clamp, clamp one end to a cymbal stand, and then clamp the handle of the pot or pan in the clamp, with the handle facing down.

KONA
07-05-2007, 04:32 AM
Ya - multi clamps or something - Check out Gibraltars hardware parts - there should be something there you can use or get a good idea on how to mount it (them). Good luck with it.

something like this for instance..........
http://www.gibraltarhardware.com/index.cfm?fa=partsmain&curcat=2&bnd=11&cid=111&sid=478&pid=1699

ZildjianMan1023
07-05-2007, 04:49 AM
what about using some snare stands? i mean its an investment in itself but dude. think about it you could have a mini set up within your set up

Ironcobra
07-05-2007, 05:26 AM
i have the perfect idea if you can understand it, so ill put it in steps

1. measure the width of your cymbal and/or tom mounts
2. find a drill bit the same size, make the handle hole bigger with that drill bit
3. slide it on the cymbals stand (obviously)
4. take a hand clamp (http://www.glmshows.com/display/dsc_022.jpg thing on the left of the picture) and put it on the cymbal stand UNDER the pot handle so it doesn't slide down.

it worked for me, but i kept breaking my sticks so i took it off