Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Calderwood Shop Day - 17 September 2021
After another weekend away, I'm back for more new projects.
Bill is pressing the Hellcat snares and then attaching the guts as delivery is taking place this coming Thursday.
I decided to work on everything else. Sanded back and dyed two snares, wet sanded a snare, broke down and started restoring a snare, broke down a 36" bass drum.
Then bad news about the 28" kick drum from the last video.
I film and edit these videos 100% linearly per workday. The restriction becomes part of the creativity.
calderwoodpercussion.com
youtube.com/calderwoodpercussion
instagram.com/calderwooddrums
|---Social Media Links---|
■ youtube.com/bales5000
■ instructables.com/r/bales
■ instagram.com/bales5000
|---Amazon Storefront---|
■ amazon.com/shop/bales5000
|---Camera Gear---|
Canon EOS Rebel T5i EF-S 18-55 STM Kit - amzn.to/2jiPOS2
Cannon RC-6 Remote - amzn.to/2ik0m50
|---BALES Workshop---|
Tablesaw - amzn.to/2ijAs16
Miter Saw - amzn.to/2jvpcg
Jointer - amzn.to/2j7IkUI
Planer - amzn.to/2jvrs6R
2 HP Router - amzn.to/2ijIeIh
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Drum Sander - amzn.to/2jvjLNY
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Orbital Sander - amzn.to/2j7X0TT
Nail Gun & Compressor Combo Kit - amzn.to/2j7S0hX
Pin Nailer - amzn.to/2jvqKXf
Grinder - amzn.to/2j7S0hX
Shop Vac - amzn.to/2j77Vwz
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Calderwood Shop Day - 17 September 2021
After another weekend away, I'm back for more new projects.
Bill is pressing the Hellcat snares and then attaching the guts as delivery is taking place this coming Thursday.
I decided to work on everything else. Sanded back and dyed two snares, wet sanded a snare, broke down and started restoring a snare, broke down a 36" bass drum.
Then bad news about the 28" kick drum from the last video.
I film and edit these videos 100% linearly per workday. The restriction becomes part of the creativity.
calderwoodpercussion.com
youtube.com/calderwoodpercussion
instagram.com/calderwooddrums
|---Social Media Links---|
■ youtube.com/bales5000
■ instructables.com/r/bales
■ instagram.com/bales5000
|---Amazon Storefront---|
■ amazon.com/shop/bales5000
|---Camera Gear---|
Canon EOS Rebel T5i EF-S 18-55 STM Kit - amzn.to/2jiPOS2
Cannon RC-6 Remote - amzn.to/2ik0m50
|---BALES Workshop---|
Tablesaw - amzn.to/2ijAs16
Miter Saw - amzn.to/2jvpcg
Jointer - amzn.to/2j7IkUI
Planer - amzn.to/2jvrs6R
2 HP Router - amzn.to/2ijIeIh
Trim Router - amzn.to/2ig29or
Drum Sander - amzn.to/2jvjLNY
Oscillating Spindle/Belt Sander - amzn.to/2jj87Xi
Belt Sander - amzn.to/2igg39Z
Orbital Sander - amzn.to/2j7X0TT
Nail Gun & Compressor Combo Kit - amzn.to/2j7S0hX
Pin Nailer - amzn.to/2jvqKXf
Grinder - amzn.to/2j7S0hX
Shop Vac - amzn.to/2j77Vwz
Cyclone Separator - amzn.to/2j88BCu
Vacuum Remote Switch - amzn.to/2jjCBID
Weller 25 Watt Woodburning Kit - amzn.to/2igooui
![Edward Scissorhands Costume - Slideshow [Halloween 2010]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bSULKzL9O3k/mqdefault.jpg "Edward Scissorhands Costume - Slideshow [Halloween 2010]
This was my first serious costume build. After working on house projects for a few years, I had the beginnings of my workshop and decided I wanted to make something artistic and use different materials for a change. This is when the costuming bug bit me.
| Project Instructable |
■ https://www.instructables.com/The-Scissorhands/
| Social Media Links |
■ http://www.youtube.com/bales5000
■ http://www.instructables.com/r/bales
■ https://www.instagram.com/bales5000
| Amazon Storefront |
■ https://www.amazon.com/shop/bales5000
| Music |
Song: Edward Scissorhands Introduction (Titles)
Composer and Producer: Danny Elfman
Conductor: Shirley Walker
| Project Specific Materials |
Azek, plywood, sprinkler pipe & goof plugs, gloves, spandex, 1/8 steel rod, spray paint, epoxy, hot glue, superglue, suspenders
| Camera Gear |
Canon EOS Rebel T5i EF-S 18-55 STM Kit - http://amzn.to/2jiPOS2
Cannon RC-6 Remote - http://amzn.to/2ik0m50
| BALES Workshop |
Tablesaw - http://amzn.to/2ijAs16
Miter Saw - http://amzn.to/2jvpcg
Jointer - http://amzn.to/2j7IkUI
Planer - http://amzn.to/2jvrs6R
2 HP Router - http://amzn.to/2ijIeIh
Trim Router - http://amzn.to/2ig29or
Drum Sander - http://amzn.to/2jvjLNY
Oscillating Spindle/Belt Sander - http://amzn.to/2jj87Xi
Belt Sander - http://amzn.to/2igg39Z
Orbital Sander - http://amzn.to/2j7X0TT
Nail Gun & Compressor Combo Kit - http://amzn.to/2j7S0hX
Pin Nailer - http://amzn.to/2jvqKXf
Grinder - http://amzn.to/2j7S0hX
Shop Vac - http://amzn.to/2j77Vwz
Cyclone Separator - http://amzn.to/2j88BCu
Vacuum Remote Switch - http://amzn.to/2jjCBID
Weller 25 Watt Woodburning Kit - http://amzn.to/2igooui")
![North Rhine-Westphalia [2025]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/byJ4LK169PU/mqdefault.jpg "North Rhine-Westphalia [2025]
Monday, May 19th 2025
Took a train from Amsterdam to Duisburg, Germany and then a taxi to acquire a rental car [Sixt]. Drove from Duisburg to Bad Sassendorf via the Autobahn, which was an adventure. First the GPS decided to crap out, so we missed the first major roadway change. Then we werent familiar with how exits were labeled, nor the use of frontage roads to serve multiple exists, so we missed a second roadway change. Basically, we drove a meandering S pattern to our destination.
Checked into the hotel [turned out to be a spa resort for older individuals] and drove to the Erwitte admin building to meet the local Archivist. Turned out he splits time between two locations and wasnt there, so we explored a bit of Erwitte. Mainly The Kirche St. Laurentius and Schloss Erwitte.
Drove to Soest to explore the medieval town, late lunch at Brauhaus Zwiebeil. Drove back to Bad Sassendorf and explored the local Gradierwerk [Graduation Tour].
Erwitte
https://www.erwitte.de/tourismus/stadtportrait/stadtgeschichte
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erwitte
Soest
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soest,_Germany
Bad Sassendorf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Sassendorf
Tuesday - 20 May 2025
This day was dedicated to Genealogy. Via the Historical Society, I had arranged an invitation to the Bals-Lusebrink, which is farm that has been in the Bals family documented as far back as the 1600s. We expected to meet the family, see parts of the farm and the Chapel, say our goodbyes, and then explore the village of Schmerlecke. We actually ended up spending the entire day/evening with the family, which was amazing. We plan to return soon for another visit and in depth exploration of the surrounding areas.
If you are interested in Bals Ancestary, feel free to visity my research website.
https://www.balsancestry.com/
Schmerlecke
https://www.erwitte.de/tourismus/stadtportrait/ortschaften/schmerlecke
Möhne Reservoir
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6hne_Reservoir
Möhnesee Tower
https://www.moehnesee.de/en/neusta-pois/moehnesee-tower")
![Climbing Köln Cathedral [2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cCiZrVCjJ7I/mqdefault.jpg "Climbing Köln Cathedral [2026]
Thursday - 23 April 2026
Köln/Cologne Cathedral Tower ascent [97 meters/318 ft/533 steps] followed by the interior and admission to the treasury.
| My Website Genealogy |
https://www.balsancestry.com/
| Social Media Links |
■ http://www.youtube.com/bales5000
■ http://www.instructables.com/r/bales
■ https://www.instagram.com/bales5000")
![Ghent [2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cQhhb1mLO4A/mqdefault.jpg "Ghent [2026]
Sunday - 19 April 2026
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Gent-Sint-Pieters.
Info center for maps and to purchase 48hr Ghent City Card [€42].
Gravensteen Castle with the comedic audio tour [Highly recommended].
Belfry ascent [91 metres/299 ft/350-366 steps]
Exploration: St. Bavo’s Cathedral, St. Nicholas Church, canal boat tour, old town, Patershol, medieval town gates, graffiti alley, Museum of Industry, multiple chocolate shops.
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Bruxelles-Central.
[Step Count: 24903]
| My Website Genealogy |
https://www.balsancestry.com/
| Social Media Links |
■ http://www.youtube.com/bales5000
■ http://www.instructables.com/r/bales
■ https://www.instagram.com/bales5000")
![Oscar The Grouch Costume - Slideshow [Halloween 2015]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dpMrioIMmv4/mqdefault.jpg "Oscar The Grouch Costume - Slideshow [Halloween 2015]
After the successful Animal costume in 2013, I ended up with pneumonia in 2014 after crawling under the house to jack part of it back up. I phoned it in with a Boba Fett helmet and hoodie. For 2015, I decided to do another kid friendly, full body costume using faux fur and a sewing machine. Im horrible at sewing, but I pulled it off ... and somehow landed the Grand Prize in the Instructables Halloween Contest.
The Grouch squatting at my house
https://youtu.be/hd-orHBCaJU
| Project Instructable |
■ https://www.instructables.com/The-Grouch-Oscar-The-Grouch/
| Social Media Links |
■ http://www.youtube.com/bales5000
■ http://www.instructables.com/r/bales
■ https://www.instagram.com/bales5000
| Amazon Storefront |
■ https://www.amazon.com/shop/bales5000
| Music |
Songs:Grouch Anthem & I Love Trash
| Project Specific Materials |
Olive green faux fur, felt, styrofoam balls, metal trash can, strapping, foam, suspenders, wood, trash
| Camera Gear |
Canon EOS Rebel T5i EF-S 18-55 STM Kit - http://amzn.to/2jiPOS2
Cannon RC-6 Remote - http://amzn.to/2ik0m50
| BALES Workshop |
Tablesaw - http://amzn.to/2ijAs16
Miter Saw - http://amzn.to/2jvpcg
Jointer - http://amzn.to/2j7IkUI
Planer - http://amzn.to/2jvrs6R
2 HP Router - http://amzn.to/2ijIeIh
Trim Router - http://amzn.to/2ig29or
Drum Sander - http://amzn.to/2jvjLNY
Oscillating Spindle/Belt Sander - http://amzn.to/2jj87Xi
Belt Sander - http://amzn.to/2igg39Z
Orbital Sander - http://amzn.to/2j7X0TT
Nail Gun & Compressor Combo Kit - http://amzn.to/2j7S0hX
Pin Nailer - http://amzn.to/2jvqKXf
Grinder - http://amzn.to/2j7S0hX
Shop Vac - http://amzn.to/2j77Vwz
Cyclone Separator - http://amzn.to/2j88BCu
Vacuum Remote Switch - http://amzn.to/2jjCBID
Weller 25 Watt Woodburning Kit - http://amzn.to/2igooui")
