Members dmunsie Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 Well, thanks to 2 awesome threads on the forum about cheap, portable drum risers, I have narrowed my decision down to 2 models. My design will be rectangular instead of circle. Buckets: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?t=1743183 PVC Legs: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?t=415051 Which do you think would be stronger in the long run? I'm a BIG guy with a decent sized kit so I need alot of strength. Any thoughts? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cearleywine Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 I'd go buckets, the other seems too high up for the stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankthomson Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 def buckets!!!!!!!!!! that PVC legged one will not handle any torque. in fact, if that drummer played any harder than Ringo, that plat would have fallen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Walt Disney Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 I think both look realy rediculous. Why not just make a sturdy wood/multiplex platform?I'lld take a look at the design of those expensive aluminum risers and copy it in wood. Ok, if i have to choose, i say buckets for lower fallibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 Buckets. You can stack 'em for more height too. You can also hinge some plyboard into a foldable fence deal you can rest the platform on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankthomson Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 I think both look realy rediculous. Spray em black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dmunsie Posted December 27, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hold the phone.... a much more expensive option (but oh so cool): http://www.roadreadycases.com/intellistage.php Upon further research it appears an 8x8 drum riser package would cost around $1100.00. http://www.stagedrop.com/products/ISDRUM6424.html The cheap options (bucket, pvc) would prolly cost less than $200.00 for everything. I don't know if the added cost for a "real" drum riser would be worth it to be honest. But I am playing some decent gigs at good clubs with hundreds of people at each show. But they don't give a $hit if I'm using buckets..right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Walt Disney Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 May i draw you a little plan of how we built stage + drum riser in our little club here? Very simple, good looking, cheap, compact and sturdy. All wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dmunsie Posted December 27, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hi Walt. Any ideas/tips you have would be very much appreciated. Price is a concern, but portability is the main thing to worry about. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carminemw Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 May i draw you a little plan of how we built stage + drum riser in our little club here? Very simple, good looking, cheap, compact and sturdy. All wood. I have one as well that's sturdy enough to put a tank on. The buckets don't do anything for me. The PVC has a tighter diameter which will make it stronger, but the higher you go, the weaker the support. They both look a little...um...er...um...yea.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Walt Disney Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 I'll be a couple minutes and post a wee plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Walt Disney Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 Here it is. (PDF)Abit haphazzard and my english isn't great, but maybe try it.We built the entire stage + riser with several of these units.They're going 15+ years now and never needed repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dmunsie Posted December 27, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 Thanks Walt! It's another option, but my carpentry skills aren't good enough to do that I'm afraid. But perhaps the info might be of help to others as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thingfish Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 I vote Buckets in this poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dmunsie Posted December 27, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 I went to HomeDepot and talked to them about the buckets/plywood stage and they said they use them all the time for their store meetings. 2 - 3/4 8'x4' plywood boards = $40.00 12 - 5 gallon buckets = $60.00 I would have them cut the plywood to 2 84"x42" sections so I could hinge together a 7'x7' stage area. Throw in some hinges, paint, etc, and the total cost should be around $150.00. Thanks for any comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Walt Disney Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 I say buckets, with something draped from the riser so they don't show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wellhungarian Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 I don't know if you checked into this or not. SPC Industrial Systems makes composite plastic grated shelves that are used for outdoor plants called dunnage racks. They are made in 66" x 24" sections with 8 12" high legs. Each section runs around $120. Three sections creates a 5 1/2' x 6' riser that will nicely hold a 4 piece kit. http://www.spcindustrial.com/dunnage.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members coyote-1 Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 A cloth hung in front would mean no one would be the wiser. But they don't give a $hit if I'm using buckets..right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WillyRay Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 I don't know if you checked into this or not. SPC Industrial Systems makes composite plastic grated shelves that are used for outdoor plants called dunnage racks. Those are especially awesome when the drummer has bladder-control problems, or some kind of hemorrhagic fever like ebola. /w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carminemw Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 Ask marko46 about the plans I sent him for my platform. It was 6x6 and was made solely of 3/4 marine plywood...3 or 4 sheets. I can't find my directions but it's in a thread on the forum. It completely dismantles and is portable and strong...he was going to try and build one...I don't know how he made out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members notamachine Posted December 27, 2007 Members Share Posted December 27, 2007 I say buckets, with something draped from the riser so they don't show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeromus-X Posted December 28, 2007 Members Share Posted December 28, 2007 I used some sticky-back velcro on the riser and sew-on velcro on the fabric. Velour black, looks great, hides the buckets. It's not on in that picture you posted because I wanted to show it being put together. It's still going strong without a single incident. The problem with PVC is storing/moving it -- the buckets stack into each other, and you can use them to haul in cables/etc. With PVC unless you get different diameters for each leg, you'll be stuck with a ton of PVC to carry individually. I would also definitely not trust little skinny PVC pipes as tall as the ones in your picture! Seems like a potential disaster. For my 5.5' diameter circle I'm only using seven buckets -- three across the center hinges, two under the throne, and one under each bass drum leg -- and it rarely even wiggles. The only times I've been worried about things falling were when I was on a shitty stage to begin with and the bassist jumping around would make the riser move, etc. I keep meaning to spray mine black but I love the confusion I get when I roll into the club with seven buckets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theDan Posted December 28, 2007 Members Share Posted December 28, 2007 If you go with the buckets route I could get you some buckets for free, if you pay for shipping cause my parent's own a restaurant and they get a bunch of those buckets every week for soy sauce. And I vote for buckets as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thingfish Posted December 28, 2007 Members Share Posted December 28, 2007 And I vote for buckets as well. Looks like buckets are winning the poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dmunsie Posted December 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 28, 2007 Thanks for all the info guys, very much appreciated! I found out several different solutions for drum risers in various price models. I created another thread and posted them all there. I'm still leaning towards the bucket verison just because of the simplicity and the "have it today" option. TheDan - Thanks for the offer! I just might take you up on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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