My first Bodhran attempt

**Legba** · 25th September 10, 08:48 PM

frame

Canadian Black bear

Antler and apricot awl

hide on frame

Shaved with an old straight razor

Finished

**Stiavo89** · 27th September 10, 02:02 AM

That's a great look - I haven't seen one with the hair "fringe" before! How does it sound? And does the fringe flip over the skin affecting the "playability"?

**xman** · 27th September 10, 09:41 AM

The tipper looks a bit clunky for me, but otherwise this is very beautiful work.

What's your plan with that straight razor btw.

**Legba** · 27th September 10, 10:00 AM

The "fringe" is stiff, I actualy wrapped it with coban so it would dry laying flat.
The tipper is to fat, it's kind of hard for me to carve round objects by hand. I now have a lathe so future tippers will be machine carved and work/look much better.

Straight razor was what I used to shave the drum with.

Edit - The fringe does not effect the sound that I can notice. I do the same with Djembe's and it does not change the sound.

**xman** · 27th September 10, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Legba

Straight razor was what I used to shave the drum with.

Well ... I could get that thing ready to shave your face for you, I mean, if you ever wanted to that is, no charge. The first 'hit' is free.

**Legba** · 27th September 10, 11:58 AM

XMan - I'll pass thank you. For some reason,
get that thing ready to shave your face
Sounded like
get that thing ready to slit your throat.

LOL

I've got a couple of really nice old straights from Grampa.