Take your time when doing anything that becomes monotonous or else you will end up doing something that you will regret!
For example double check all of the cuts you make, all of the holes you drill, and don’t try to cut corners when staining your drums. I thought I could be careful with my stain, therefore I chose not to mask the inside of the shell because I was in a hurry…and then this happened:
Learn from my mistake! Don’t cut corners!