Making a bownjo - experimental DIY bowed instrument using a drum as a body
In this video I make a bowed instrument that uses a small drum as a body and has a basswood neck. You can find similar instruments in several cultures of the world. My inspiration came from instruments like banjo, yaylı tambur, erhu and Iranian kamancheh.
Tools and materials I propose:
Mini drum:
Drill press:
Cordless drill:
Bandsaw:
Forstner bit set:
Chisel set:
Block plane:
Flat file:
Flexcut starter carving set:
Wood burner:
Round file:
Spoke shave:
Cabinet scrapers set:
Rotary tool:
Mask Respirator:
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