Hey there, brother - -

I don't have a photo or an iluustration to show you, but here's how those old style clutches work -

Starting from the top and going down, assemble it in this order :

1) smaller ring nut

2) larger ring nut

3) cymbal felt

4) cymbal

5) cymbal felt

6) "Ludwig Drum Co. Chicago" cup washer

7) wing nut

If you can, get hold of a length of surgical rubber tubing, like the kind they use in laboratories and hospitals - cut a piece about two inches in length, then stretch and roll it up over the threads between where the two felts go. It's a bit of an effort, but it'll act as a protective sleeve for your hi-hat cymbal. Even the older vintage cymbals with 1/2" holes will fit over it.

You'll likey have to widen the holes in the felts a little to accommodate the rubber tubing, but you can do that with a steak knife and a little care. These rubber tubing sleeves don't last all that long, and ought to be replaced every few months or so, but it's worth the effort.

Dig it !

Thanks cool cat! Kind of a silly question to ask, but I appreciate the response. I will take a look at my parts and see if it all makes sense.