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This tutorial covers how to construct a hank drum, an instrument invented by Dennis Havlena that imitates the extremely expensive and difficult to obt...
The construction process is quite simple and only requires a few supplies.You'll need an empty propane tank. Try and find a new one that has never bee...
First, remove the valve on the top of the propane tank. This mechanism is liquid-welded on and very difficult to remove. The best method is to use a w...
Next, remove the welded metal ring attached to the tank bottom. Try to avoid damaging the tank as this is where your notes will be cut. Chiseling or m...
Print off and apply the tongue template to the top (what used to the bottom) of your tank. Mark where the tongues will be. If you will be changing the...
You have probably noticed the buildup of magnetic filings in the drum. Once all slits have been cut, try running a high pressure stream of water, as f...
Now for tuning. Be very careful not to tune too far as it is a pain to raise the pitch of a note. To tune start by taping down all the notes not being...
When playing the instrument, it is recommended that you wrap a bungee cord around the tank to help eliminate some ring and provide a better tone. Also...
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May 21, 2008
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