So, I saw this on the Science Channel the other day, and stumbled across it again on a blog I tend to read. Enjoy!

http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/how-it-s-made-drums

My favorite quote: (referring to the batter head) ";...since this is the head that gets pounded on...";

Thanks Bryan.  That brought back a few memories.  My favorite quote from the end of video #1: ";And it'll be able to stand up to a real beating."; :D