hardbopman. thanks so much. that link describes it all! what do you think about the guy saying to use a file?!?

as far as photos go, i already put up links. the new arm is just longer, but looks the same. what do you guys think of these comments? do i take a file to it?!

http://www.drumforum.org/index.php?/topic/16768-rogers-swivo-matic-arms-differences/

Today I got a box with six more collets. They ALL fit my long arm. With some budging they ALSO fit my small arm, on both ENDS!!!!!!

ELEVEN COLLETS LATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but the round pieces

that screw on (what are they called???)

wont work on the new collets....so I am closer to success, but now I need to find TWO

of the collet screws.

If anyone has TWO they want to trade, sell, or give away, please let me know.

I have, obviously, the collets from the other photos that I am more than willing to part with, some Roger

lug casings, too. Anyone?

Here is a link to all the collets....Look how many I racked up trying to figure this out!

The top fit my arms.

The bottom collets do not.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/aurorakooba/IMG_0433.jpg

There are no bent pieces in any of these...just an FYI for those who suggested that.

Here is the victory photo!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/aurorakooba/IMG_0432-1.jpg

Also, is there a way to tell the difference in age between the old vs. new(er)

collet screws?

At this point, Im not even sure what I have or NEED!?

With my current screws, they can be all the way tight, but the collet still moves. I know that isnt right.

Come on, Rogers Experts!!! Help me out here.