Hi Patrick, at the time you tested the drums, I was still streamlining the revision process and also still improving on the durability of each component, wherever and whenever possible??
Since that time, I have refined the interior polishing process, and also made great strides in revising the troublesome followers, both for function and durability.

When I revised the first 100 drums, it was a matter of testing for function, and addressing each drum for it's particular needs, and then making the adjustments. Kind of a 50/50 event, repair, test, repeat!.. Now, after all is done, with a set process of revision, I bench test the drums and usually have 90% to 100% perfect function on the first go around! I am sending out 9 more today, and then 9 more early next week, and will then take a break from them for a few weeks... They are driving me crazy!....

.. When I count fence jumping sheep at night, they are all armed with MP18's and snail drum magazines!!!!

.... The reality of the program, is I have just sent for the next 100 drums, and we go forward again.. I try hard not to be a quitter! Best to all, til….lat'r…..GT....