ray,, post a pic of your snare drum for us show the strainer or whats left of it so as to evaluate it!!

Pictures are posted.

Thanks.

Ray

I believe that is a TDR strainer. What's wrong with it?

It doesn't seem to tighten any longer. The snares keep loosening.

Is the plastic strap slipping? You can check by marking the strap with a pen or pencil. Get the snare set up how you want and mark the strap right up against the clamps on the throwoff and butt. If the snares loosen, check the marks on that strap to see if they've moved in relation to the hardware. If the strap is slipping, I'd suggest trying cord instead. The extra thickness of cords might allow those clamps a little extra "bite".

There are other possible causes for loosening, some of which can be fixed or worked around -- at least on the strainers I'm familiar with. I'm no expert on the TDR, though. Does it seem like a threaded part might be stripped? Does the tension adjustment knob seem to be loosening?

From the picture it looks like your missing a screw on the butt plate, did you take it out for the picture?

BTW I'm not trying to sound like a jerk with that question I have just seen some astounding things

The tape is slipping. I've tried everything (i.e. tape, cord, string). It continues to loosen and I don't think the turning mechanism is working as well. I've taken it to several local tech shops and I cannot come up with a solution. I was referred to a local guy who also has a NY repair shop. He suggested I look for a TDR strainer on this site.

And yes, I did remove the screw. I had the drum apart when taking the photos.

I would welcome any thoughts on a solution or referral for someone who could repair.

Thanks.

I've never personally had to replace a whole strainer for a problem with slippage, so I'm hoping you won't have to resort to that. Maybe as a next step, you could try some grosgrain ribbon instead of straps or cord. (Quite a few people prefer it anyway.) You can pick it up really cheap from a fabric or craft store and it's probably the best combination of thickness and surface area to prevent slippage.

I think you may also want to take a close look at the clamps on your strainer and butt to make sure nothing's bent.

And of course, even if everything's in perfect mechanical order, the snares will slip if you crank 'em too tight. (Not saying that you are, but just saying it to cover all the bases.)

Ditto............