Tis’ the season for acknowledging our blessings and expressing thanks to those who have helped us to reach another year. Via this Newsletter, I have …
Cool Stuff
Do You Know How Many Americans Have Walked On The Moon?
Our attention last month was focused on the Space Shuttle Discovery and I was remembering the thrill of watching Neil Armstrong walk on the moon …
Why Does Steel Gauge Go Up As Thickess Goes Down?
Many people ask me "Why does the thickness of steel diminish as the gauge increase(ie: 16 gauge steel is thicker than 20 gauge steel). The …
Why Do Skolnik Products Seem Heavier Than Other Drums?
For steel drum users, all similar size drums do not weigh the same and drums manufactured by Skolnik generally weigh the most. The drum body, …
Invoicing Options Are Expanding To The Internet
Many of our customers have moved to electronic (email) order placement, and with that, the options for invoicing have also changed. Once the mainstay of …
Queen Elizabeth To Honor Steel Drum Champion — Brian Chesworth
As regulatory and design issues continue to effect steel drum integrity, Brian Chesworth has been selected by the Queen of England to receive the Order …