First let me say: I hate roll pins. I understand that it's less expensive for production and all, but they are ridiculous. I believe my next SK will be tapped for allen bolts....
Okay, not that I have THAT out of my system...
Anyone have an idea of how to slip an extra something on the roll pin at the toe of the footplate, the part the link hooks to? I thought I had a nifty fix, with a little round nylon spacer over the pin... but the replacement link I got from Ludwig is thicker (and a little shorter) and won't fit (hmmm... I suppose I could grind some metal off...)
Any ideas? Or rely on the old standby: the famous roll pin?
Other than that, the restoration came out great. I plan to post some pics of this one and the two Slingerland Tempo Kings that were just finished. THOSE are cool, and a surprisingly good feel once some of the play is taken out....
to be continued......Mind Blowi