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Anyone know what a 1961 Slingerland Bass Drum leg bolt looks like?

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I am done restoring my 1961 Slingerland set and I am down to the last item.... the wing nuts that hold the kick drum legs in place.

I suppose I could use anything that fits the threads but if I can get it era correct, I would rather.

There was one old bolt in one of the brackets that looked like a "Mickey Mouse" wingnut but, I don't think that's what was original.

The pictures in the identification guide are not big enough to see the actual shape of the nut/bolt/whatever.

Anyone know what is era correct for a 1961 kick drum leg bracket bolt?

Thanks

Posted on 14 years ago
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From KapperDog

I am done restoring my 1961 Slingerland set and I am down to the last item.... the wing nuts that hold the kick drum legs in place.I suppose I could use anything that fits the threads but if I can get it era correct, I would rather.There was one old bolt in one of the brackets that looked like a "Mickey Mouse" wingnut but, I don't think that's what was original.The pictures in the identification guide are not big enough to see the actual shape of the nut/bolt/whatever.Anyone know what is era correct for a 1961 kick drum leg bracket bolt?Thanks

Yes i do.just a question on the mounts is the bolt on the side of mount? or on top of mount?..If they are on the side then the "Mickey Mouse" wing nut is right..if the bolt is on top then a "T" bolt would be right....Mikey

Posted on 14 years ago
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Wow, is there anything you guys don't know around here. LOL

And, you are absolutely right (I found out the hard way) LOL.

I bought a set of "T" bolts at George's and the thread fit fine (I had the mount with me) and the condition was great.

However, when I got the drums all assembled and went to place the spurs in the mount, I realized that the "T" part was too long and they ran into the shell (see the picture).

Oddly enough, they were right at the point where I could insert the spur and tighten it before the "T" hit the shell.

I played them last night with the "T" bolts but I already bought the MM bolts and I'll be cleaning them up and installing them today.

I have another question about the floor tom legs but I don't know if I should post it here or start a new thread.

During the gig last night, the floor tom slipped down the legs. At least 3 times, I had to adjust the legs and raise the drum back up to it's proper height.

Anything I can do to tighten that up?

Thanks again for all the help. I have only been collecting vintage drums for about a year and I have learned so much from the peeps at this forum. I can't say thanks enough. Kudos to all that make it happen.

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Posted on 14 years ago
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From KapperDog

Wow, is there anything you guys don't know around here. LOLAnd, you are absolutely right (I found out the hard way) LOL.I bought a set of "T" bolts at George's and the thread fit fine (I had the mount with me) and the condition was great.However, when I got the drums all assembled and went to place the spurs in the mount, I realized that the "T" part was too long and they ran into the shell (see the picture).Oddly enough, they were right at the point where I could insert the spur and tighten it before the "T" hit the shell.I played them last night with the "T" bolts but I already bought the MM bolts and I'll be cleaning them up and installing them today.I have another question about the floor tom legs but I don't know if I should post it here or start a new thread.During the gig last night, the floor tom slipped down the legs. At least 3 times, I had to adjust the legs and raise the drum back up to it's proper height.Anything I can do to tighten that up?Thanks again for all the help. I have only been collecting vintage drums for about a year and I have learned so much from the peeps at this forum. I can't say thanks enough. Kudos to all that make it happen.

Ok I guess i can help you on this one too,but its going to cost you green backs..LOL...Just joking..A few ways to fix the legs on the floor are small hose clamps[from a auto parts store]..or small lock clamps that you would fine on like ludwig tom mount L- arms or tama L-arms or any no name M.I.J. set that has L-arms..ete....Mikey

Posted on 14 years ago
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That's a great idea [especially for free. LOL]. OK, OK, I owe ya a beer. :) In fact, I have a handful of those little tiny memory locks somewhere.

I wonder what makes them slip anyway. I'll pull them and look at them next to my other set that works fine. Maybe the edges need filed or something. I like the concept of Slingerland's floor tom leg mounts with the spring loaded action vs everyone else's screw tight idea.

Posted on 14 years ago
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From KapperDog

That's a great idea [especially for free. LOL]. OK, OK, I owe ya a beer. :) In fact, I have a handful of those little tiny memory locks somewhere. I wonder what makes them slip anyway. I'll pull them and look at them next to my other set that works fine. Maybe the edges need filed or something. I like the concept of Slingerland's floor tom leg mounts with the spring loaded action vs everyone else's screw tight idea.

The spring loaded ones always slip they just don't hold the leg tight..I have also reworked these mounts [another beer] by drilling the hold alittle bigger and adding a Ludwig insert that you would fine inside the tom mounts and useing a wing-nut...Mikey

Posted on 14 years ago
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I have a near mint early 60's Slingerland and I never noticed the legs slipping. It's a 14" and not a 16" but that shouldn't really make a difference.

I'll do some testing and report back. Thanks again for all the tips. :)

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