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What do you think of these wood blocks?
They were used in the Rush songs, The Trees and Xanadu.
13 years agoWhat do you think of these wood blocks?
If he had the complete set and the paint was in good shape they would be worth quite a bit. I don't know if this set is over priced but I have seen th...
13 years agoRadio King Confusion
This is what the original mount would have looked like. These are not my pictures.
13 years agoRadio King Confusion
Yes, double ended Streamline lugs.
13 years agoRadio King Confusion
The rack tom is very early. Those top and bottom red felt mufflers and T handles are the give away It should have the streamlined lugs. If you take th...
13 years agoThe worst Speed King
I already posted they type of bearing. These are not something you will find at a hardware store, big box store or motor shop. You will need to get t...
13 years agoLudwig 1970's Double Tom Holder
It's 1 inch.
13 years agoHow Do You Restore A Speed King
The bearings for Speed King are "nice 405-7" http://www.plccenter.com/Buy/NICE%20SKF/4057 They are available from Ludwig or a good bearing supply ho...
13 years agoThe worst Speed King
The bearings are "nice 405-7" http://www.plccenter.com/Buy/NICE%20SKF/4057
13 years agoThe worst Speed King
the heat gun/torch thing takes 5 minutes. I also use a rubber tipped blow gun to get the end caps off. Stick it in the spring hole after removing the...
13 years agoThe worst Speed King
drumsonsale.com. They have just about everything listed with a price. You can download the spare parts manual off the ludwig site.
13 years agoThe worst Speed King
Also don't assume the bearings are bad. Clean them and see how they feel. They will usually be fine. It's not like they were in a high speed applicati...
13 years agoThe worst Speed King
Yes, If you have added a solvent you want to be very careful if using heat. most ball bearings are measured in millimeters. I have a couple of pedal...
13 years agoThe worst Speed King
use a heat gun or blow torch. heat the column up and it soften the dried up grease and it will slide right out. You just want to get it a little too...
13 years agoRivet Advice
The term is "sex bolt" http://www.mscdirect.com/eCommerce/NavigationServlet/Fasteners-Adhesives/Bolts-Screws/Bolts/Sex-Bolts-Binding-Posts/_/N-77e3x
13 years ago