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Rogers Swiv-o-matic hi hat
Looking for one that is complete with all original parts. Doesn't have to be beautiful. NOS would be nice.... I don't know the model ## - 4402 ? Swiv...
13 years agoRoger Swivomatic hardware -- hi hats - questions?
Okay, I solved my problem about disassembling the hat. BUT>>> their tension adjusting method is a left hand thread bolt, drum key size head, that goes...
13 years agoSwiv-o-matic hi hat part
The piece that fits through the lower connecting rod, that the pedal straps attach to... One available? The threads on this are pretty shaky. It wor...
13 years agoRogers Swiv-o-matic hi hat restore??
Anyone ever worked on the 4402 Rogers Swiv-o-matic hi hat? Specifically, is there a way to remove the cross piece that goes through the bottom rod (a...
13 years agoRogers Swiv-o-matic hi hat
Just acquired one of these babies, along with a pedal (man, does that feel good!). I know the adjusting nut for spring tension is on the bottom...but...
13 years agoBest solvent for old grease?
GUNK! Great idea! I've cleaned some pretty dirty ol' engines with Gunk and a little brushing. Thanks for the lube tip, too... going to look into i...
13 years agoBest solvent for old grease?
I'm hoping not to go down that path again. First it's a parts washer, then a blasting cabinet, then of course you need a bigger air compressor........
13 years agoBest solvent for old grease?
tsp?i don't get it...
13 years agoBest solvent for old grease?
Just put it in and filled the dish with cleaner? Sounds like a mush better plan than mine!
13 years agoBest solvent for old grease?
Great ideas -- and the paint is already off. Once it's ready to paint, I wipe it down with acetone to make sure it's clean. The lacquer thinner sound...
13 years agoBest solvent for old grease?
So... I do some restorations on old Speed Kings, and one of the things I like to be sure of is that the insides of the towers are clean. There's ALWA...
13 years agoRecent Slingerland snare purchase
Excellent - just the info I needed - thank you! I have had a few occasions to play the Hollywood Ace -- it never fails to get the "what is that snare...
13 years agoRecent Slingerland snare purchase
Okay, now I'm piling on! When I look at the page from 1960, it looks like the snare with the same throw off has flanged hoops with hooks. The "conce...
13 years agoRecent Slingerland snare purchase
Y'know, my impression is that many questions like this have kind of a sub-text that has to do with the value of the drum in the re-sale market, as in...
13 years agoRecent Slingerland snare purchase
Looks like it's a "student model." Makes it sound kind of ;budget' as opposed to the more high-line Slingerlands. But here's what I've discovered: I...
13 years ago