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Where to get a spring for a Zoomatic?

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Hello everyone! I am trying to fix a Zoomatic on my COB Krupa snare which sounds amazing but just has this really annoying problem. Problem is, I'm not sure where to find an appropriately sized spring! I was wondering if any members here could help me locate where I could find some! Thank you :D Also, what size would you recommend? I was thinking of the 3/4" by 1/2" that was used on the Drum Guide but I cannot find one! So any help would be truly appreciated!

Posted on 10 years ago
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I used a cut down suspension spring from a Dual turntable (1/2 " dia and cut down to the 3/4") works great ..

but my tonearm bounces around now..

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 10 years ago
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I don't have a turntable but I'll see what I can knowing it's a suspension spring. Did you cut it down with a wirecutter?

Posted on 10 years ago
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From longjohn

I used a cut down suspension spring from a Dual turntable (1/2 " dia and cut down to the 3/4") works great ..but my tonearm bounces around now..Cheers

John,just re-adjust the counter weight to a more weight foward position.That should help with the bouncing problem.Cheers

Steve B

Posted on 10 years ago
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Used a cold chisel and a quick touch up on the bench grinder.. I think a spring from a bicycle pump is similar Dia..

Cheers

Thanks Steve.. I'll see you at the Vinyl Engine forum..

'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 10 years ago
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From ZackP

I don't have a turntable but I'll see what I can knowing it's a suspension spring. Did you cut it down with a wirecutter?

Just bring the spring to a big box stire.They have tons of springs,or a local mom and pop hardware store...the older ,the better,Ace hardware usually has a large selection of springs and hardware to choose from.

You can cut them down with wire cutters.

Steve B

Posted on 10 years ago
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Okay good, as I have no other such tools! I'll have to go check as I wasn't sure if Home Depot/Lowes would have them. I'll check there, too just to be sure.

So at the end of it all open the strainer, put it over the threaded portion, and that's it?

Posted on 10 years ago
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Yep that's it..

Here's what I used after it was cut..

Cheers

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'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 10 years ago
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From longjohn

Yep that's it..Here's what I used after it was cut.. Cheers

Thanks for that, it makes more sense now! The part on the left, I assume that's what is removed to get into the strainer itself when I remove it from the drum after removing the head?

Posted on 10 years ago
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Yes, it's the pivot section of the strainer.. I had that removed because I was also putting a new washer behind the adjustment knob.

You won't have to remove that to fit a spring..

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 10 years ago
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