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Opinion needed please

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I am working on an 18" floor tom that a very nice person sent me out of the blue. Thanks to a deal with drumhack I have all the hardware, except one leg and mount because the floor tom I got from him was a 16" and had three legs. The 18" requires four legs, so I need to find one more somewhere. Looking at ebay I see the mount only for 40.00 which is ridiculous, and you never see one leg for sale.

It is tempting to to re drill the shell for three legs, since I am wrapping it anyway. I would like your opinion on this please. I know it is bad to put extra holes in a drum but I cant see paying that kind of money for one little part. And besides, its a players kit that has been wrapped anyway. So what do you think, go ahead and do it?

PS, I did place an add in the wanted to buy section but I don't have much hope for that.

Thank you!


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 11 years ago
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Three legs will be more stable on uneven surfaces. I once had an 18" ft, it worked perfectly with three legs.

Posted on 11 years ago
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From Rik_Everglade

Three legs will be more stable on uneven surfaces. I once had an 18" ft, it worked perfectly with three legs.

I like the sound of that. I do have other 18" ft's and they only have three legs so I knew it would be stable enough, I just really hate to drill the shell. Thanks for your reply!


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 11 years ago
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Jeff,

Re-drill for three legs. It will be fine. Is that a Slingerland tom? What other companies used four legs on an 18"?

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 11 years ago
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...and now I see your other post. Slingy indeed.

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Rogers up to some time in the mid 9/72 era had 4 on the floor for the 18 FT.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 11 years ago
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Jeff,

For what it's worth, my 18" Pearl FT (late 70s) only has 3 legs.

And, I sold a Ludwig 18" FT about a year ago... it only had 3 legs.

Since this is going to be a rewrap and player's kit anyway, I'd think 3 legs would be OK...

Bill

Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
"Redrums - Ks" on FB and Reverb
(also "billnvick" on eBay)
Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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All my 18's have 3 legs...Pearl, CB and Tama

Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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Even -I- have three legs! :p LOL

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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I'd definitely go for three legs if you have the opportunity.. I have pondered why they used 4 legs since 1977.. any angle adjustment with 4 is a Pain ITA.

Cheers

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 11 years ago
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