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'59 Ludwig tom mount "tab" loose.

ludwig rail mount
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I've recently purchased a 1958-59 Ludwig kit that I totally love. However, there is one issue. The "tab" (sorry if I'm getting the terminology wrong here) on the rail mount that the rack tom clips over is loose. Everything else on the mount is nice and secure, but the little metal tab at the end wiggles around, which makes the tom sit at an awkward angle. My mount looks basically like the one pictured here:

[IMG]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/tom_article/8%20Ludwig%201957%20Shelmont%20rail%20consolette.jpg[/IMG]

There doesn't seem to be an adjustment I can see to tighten it up, so I was thinking about just shimming it with a washer somehow. Is this a known issue with these kits, and is there a better fix out there?

Thanks.

Posted on 8 years ago
#1
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The spade part is the part that the tom slips over. That spade is made on to the rod that goes into the rail. Is the spade loose on the rod? Or is the rod and spade loose in the rail mount?

Mike

Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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The spade itself is loose on the rod.

Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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Might be easier to find a replacement unless you have access to someone that can weld yours for you.

Mike

Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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Steve Maxwell does replicas... 20.00

Cheers

John

http://www.maxwelldrums.com/maxwell-rail-consolette-holder-short-spade-p-3747.html

'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
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'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
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Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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+1 on the Maxwell drums consolette parts. You can find him on eBay too.

I like Drums...
1963 Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle
1964 Leedy (Slingerland) Blue n Silver Duco
1964 Ludwig Club Date Sparkling Silver Pearl
1966 Ludwig Super Classic Sparkling Silver Pearl
1968 Gretsch round badge modern jazz orange stain
1972 Slingerland 85N Pop outfit Light Blue Pearl
1976 Ludwig Vistalite clear
1981 Gretsch SSB Gran Prix Rosewood
1987 Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom Mellow Yellow
1991 Pearl Export Ferrari Red
Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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I would put a little clear epoxy on it and see how long it stands up.

Posted on 8 years ago
#7
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From jerrysterken

I would put a little clear epoxy on it and see how long it stands up.

Good idea Jerry.

Mike

Posted on 8 years ago
#8
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Cool, I'll try the epoxy, and if that doesn't hold up, I'll get the replacement part. Thanks a lot, all.

Posted on 8 years ago
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