I have an old set of Radio Kings that have been in my basement for over 30 years waiting for me to have the time to recondition. The time has come! (Yea for retirement!)
I am trying to get a confirmation of the lugs that are on the drums. (picture now on next post_
The outer part of the lugs have 4 grooves in them that curve into the bottom of the lug. The outer 2 groves continue to the end of the bottom of the lug all the way to the shell, the inner two groves end about 1/2" from the shell. The lugs are a little wider at the bottom of the lug than at the top part where the rod enters.
The lugs are nickle plated, not chrome. They are 2 1/2" long.
I've seen references to RK lugs as being "cigar" or "beaver tail". Can any of
you explain the difference? Does the lug I describe give you any idea of the
which it would be (I'm thinking beaver)? Does the lug give a clue as to the age of the drum?
Thanks