PAISTe FAKTORY I



	All images and MPEG clips copyright Ronn Dunnett 2006. The reproduction, in whole or in part, of multiple copies of material on this site for the purposes of commercial redistribution is prohibited except with written permission from Ronn Dunnett. CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO CLASSIC DRUMMER WEB SITE	The Paiste Street sign	Ronn Dunnett and a sign that's hard to miss!	The new Paiste factory nestled along the Swiss countryside.			Plenty of free parking.	Lake Sempacher as seen from the back lot of the factory.	The original Paiste 1957 factory buildings.	Inside one of the original factory buildings. Read the feature to learn whats happening in this picture.	The visitor / employee lounge.	The Paiste museum.		The corridor to the main office.		The main office	Paiste Artist rep. Daniel Zimmerman gets down to answering email.	Dunnett holding John Bonham's original signed endorsement contract.	The show room, featuring the world's largest gong!			The initial stage of production : the tempering room.	The same tempering kiln has been in use since the 60's		Tempering oven with raw discs in the background. This icon means there is an MPEG video clip. To view the movie, click on the top image.		Raw tempered discs after the bell and center hole have been installed.		Inventory of raw pre-cut discs.	The bell forming press.	The lathing room. Read the feature to learn more about this amazing part of the production process		Paiste craftsmen - skilled in the art of precision.	Precison lathing with tolerances less than 2/100 mm				Daniel and a 30" ride cymbal!	The hammering floor.	The master cymbal for production of 13" traditional hi hats. Read the feature to learn what a Klangmuster REALLY is!		An artisan examines the profile of his work.	The process of hand hammering using a pneumatic hammer.	Each and every step in the production involve precise measurement and calibration to ensure consistency.	An artisan at the controls of a pneumatic hammer	Hammering using a traditional hammer	The serial number stamping machine	The area for edge finishing and application of logos.	Edge finishing.	Screen application of Paiste logo and cymbal specifications.	Old school rubber stamping method	Vintage Paiste logo, series and model ink stamps used to identify cymbals (Paiste archives)