Tools

This is the list of tools necessary to build drums the Zenshin Daiko way:

Hammer
Rubber or Plastic Tipped Hammer
Crowbar
Measuring Tape
3 flat-blade Screwdrivers
Miter Box and Saw, Fine Tooth
Level or Long Ruler
Pencil
Grease Pencil
Double-Pointed Compass
Beam Compass
Scissors
1/2" Metal Hole Punch
Brushes (for applying glue and finish)
Putty Knife or Spatula
C-Clamp
Large Plastic Tub
Large Bucket
Variable Speed Orbital Sander
Heavy-Duty Belt Sander
Light-Weight Belt Sander
Hand or Power Planer
Plunge Router, 2-3 Horsepower
- 1/2" straight bit with 3" cutting blade
- 45 degree bit
Handheld Power Jig Saw
Table Saw
Screw Gun or Drill, 12 volts or more
Assorted Drill Bits
Wet/Dry "Shop" Vacuum

Drum manual written by Alix Koyama and Dylan Solomon.
Please visit the Acknowledgements page to see the many people who helped us with this project.