Los Cabos Drumsticks, 29 Millennium Drive, Hanwell,
New Brunswick, Canada, E3C 2N9
Ph: 506-460-8352 Fx: 506-474-2415
info@loscabosdrumsticks.com
New Brunswick, Canada, E3C 2N9
Ph: 506-460-8352 Fx: 506-474-2415
info@loscabosdrumsticks.com
Red Hickory is also known as heartwood. It is found
in the center of the tree and is thus, the oldest
portion of the plant. Despite its name, heartwood
is not the plant's life-source. Its name simply
reflects its position in the growth
chain.
Our line of Red Hickory drumsticks offer a durability and feel unlike any other stick on the market today. Boasting a bit more weight than the average hickory stick, our Red Hickory line is the ideal choice for hard-hitters and drummers looking for that extra bit of "umph" without having to compromise the comfort of their favorite stick size.
Red Hickory has long been over-looked in the drumstick business because of its natural inconsistent colouring, a direct result of the soil's mineral content. As a result, our hickory drumsticks range in colour from a light tan to a deep beautiful brown. We feel this wide range of colouring adds character to the wood's appearance and makes every pair of Los Cabos Red Hickory Drumsticks unique.
Our line of Red Hickory drumsticks offer a durability and feel unlike any other stick on the market today. Boasting a bit more weight than the average hickory stick, our Red Hickory line is the ideal choice for hard-hitters and drummers looking for that extra bit of "umph" without having to compromise the comfort of their favorite stick size.
Red Hickory has long been over-looked in the drumstick business because of its natural inconsistent colouring, a direct result of the soil's mineral content. As a result, our hickory drumsticks range in colour from a light tan to a deep beautiful brown. We feel this wide range of colouring adds character to the wood's appearance and makes every pair of Los Cabos Red Hickory Drumsticks unique.
The
Wood Science and Technology Centre
(WSTC)
of the University of New Brunswick measured the
density and bending properties of both our white
and red hickory sticks. Using 28 blank dowels
from each wood type, scientists at the WSTC
conducted specific gravity and static bending
tests with reference to the American Society of
Testing and Materials (ASTM 2004). Moisture
content and specific gravity/density were
measured using a digital scale, a micrometer,
and an oven. Modulus or rupture (MOR) and
modulus of elasticity (MOE) were measured using
an Instron
Machine.
The MOR testing was calculated using the ultimate failure load (in Newtons) over the radius of a solid circular rod. Increment in load and increment in deflection were used to determine MOE. Minitab was used in the analysis of collected data.
After significant testing was conducted, the red hickory proved to surpass the white in both MOE and MOR. The eleven page report we received from the WSTC concludes with the statement,
“Based on the specimens provided, it could be summarized that the MOR and MOE of ‘red’ (heartwood) hickory wood was higher than that of ‘white’ (sapwood) hickory wood by approximately 12.5, 8.8 and 22.4%, respectively.”
The MOR testing was calculated using the ultimate failure load (in Newtons) over the radius of a solid circular rod. Increment in load and increment in deflection were used to determine MOE. Minitab was used in the analysis of collected data.
After significant testing was conducted, the red hickory proved to surpass the white in both MOE and MOR. The eleven page report we received from the WSTC concludes with the statement,
“Based on the specimens provided, it could be summarized that the MOR and MOE of ‘red’ (heartwood) hickory wood was higher than that of ‘white’ (sapwood) hickory wood by approximately 12.5, 8.8 and 22.4%, respectively.”
