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Re-heading a tapan

My wonderful old drum needed a new head in 2006. I took photos to document the process as Dave Golber took the drum apart and re-headed it.
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    Now the wet skin is ready to be stretched over the drum shell.  A team of strong men could do this, but the clamps make the process much easier. The hoop is gradually pulled down until it is level with the rim.
    More clamps, more pressure
    Almost done