Because the glue dries slowly and gives a seamless result, drum makers have time to check from every angle to see how well the staves are fitted together. When all the staves are glued together, a braided iron ring is placed on both ends of the shell to keep the staves in place and help the glue to stick even better.
細檢視每一個角度的密合度，待所有木片都黏接完成後，兩邊先用捲成麻花狀的鐵箍固定，使膠黏得更牢靠，然後再以鐵鎚和