Geordie_Da wrote:
I agree...protecting your gear as best you can is the priority so unless you can do better than what's on the market already don't use something you knocked together in your garage.

The only thing I've ever made is cymbal covers - out of an old bed sheet using scissors and a needle and thread. They stop my cymbals banging together too much in the cymbal bag.

G.Da

OldFart wrote:
That's a useful addition.

Years ago, I allowed my cymbals to suffer because I didn't protect them the way they deserved. Beyond a sheath to stop the clang this is a good idea for general simple protection from the elements - whatever they might be. I found all manner of crud came in contact with the bare cymbal. Even a small amount of protection is lightyears ahead of straight naked pies.

OldFart

Geordie_Da wrote:
Indeed, it makes quite a difference on a number of levels, and the covers can double-up as drum kit dusters and cymbal wipes

G.Da

DoubleFlam wrote:
Making your own hard cases may not end up cheaper than buying a set of Nomad cases! Road cases are of course very expensive.

Before getting a set of Nomad hard cases I made myself soft cylindrical bags out of a thick upholstery material found in the "end of line and coupons" of a fabric shop (I am handy with a sewing machine!); took me a week-end and cost me less than $50 for 5 cases. The zippers cost me as much as the fabric itself! Not as good as hard cases but good enough to carry the drumkit in my car.

OldFart wrote:
... And I'd venture that the covering limits the need to wipe off dust or other stuff. You're in good shape with your handcrafted protection. Add to that, you can be assured of the quality of the workmanship in your own effort, but might not be so assured of what goes into mass produced kit.

OldFart