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Lug maintenance/restoration

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+1 on cotton balls for interior lug padding/spring muffling.

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Posted on 3 years ago
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Yeah it seems that’s the way to go. I’ve been pulled in all directions on this one, but I’m going for cotton. I’ve even seen people wrap the spring in cloth, which seems like a bit much and could potentially compromise the spring.

Posted on 3 years ago
#12
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I use felt for lug padding.

Same stuff I use to cut felt strips for a bass drum head muffler.

Kevin
Posted on 3 years ago
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From kevins

I use felt for lug padding.Same stuff I use to cut felt strips for a bass drum head muffler.

+1 with Kevin...

If I'm not mistaken, the cotton can break down over time and cause deterioration of the inner casing and spring...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 3 years ago
#14
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Pay attention to the t-rod splay as you assemble. I put the hoop on(no head) with the lugs snug but not tightened. I move the hoop around and adjust until all the rods are plumb straight. Then I finger tighten 12, 6, 3 and 9 O:clock rods and lugs so it stays. after you are satisfied, tighten the lugs complete, then finger tight the rods first and then you can tune away.

Lugs will shift in holes that fit.

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Posted on 3 years ago
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From OddBall

Pay attention to the t-rod splay as you assemble. I put the hoop on(no head) with the lugs snug but not tightened. I move the hoop around and adjust until all the rods are plumb straight. Then I finger tighten 12, 6, 3 and 9 O:clock rods and lugs so it stays. after you are satisfied, tighten the lugs complete, then finger tight the rods first and then you can tune away. Lugs will shift in holes that fit.

Ahh thanks for that!

As for felt vs cotton, I’m torn. Do you guys wrap the spring or just put a strip on felt behind the spring?

Posted on 3 years ago
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From D-Rum

Ahh thanks for that! As for felt vs cotton, I’m torn. Do you guys wrap the spring or just put a strip on felt behind the spring?

I wrap the spring...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 3 years ago
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From grantro

I wrap the spring...Cheers

Yessir, me too

Kevin
Posted on 3 years ago
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