I have an early 70s tom mount (on the bass drum) and the internal threads for the bolt that tightens the tom holder are stripped/damaged and will not work..at all. Is there anyway to fix this without replacing the mount? I thought maybe you clever guys might know a way...
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-Justin
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"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross
"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
Posted on 12 years ago
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Brew,
I just went through this.
I ended just re-chasing the original hole with a 8mm 1.25 tapper.
This is the same thread size as the t-handle tightener that I just purchased from someone on this forum. I was lucky as I didn't need to drill out the stripped hole with a drill to make room for a thread insert. Depending on the condition of your stripped hole, you may have to enlarge it and put an insert in that matches your bolt or t-handle. Your local AutoZone, Advanced Auto will have everything that you need to get the job done. I would recommend that you remove the flange and clamp it carefully while you tap and use a little 3n1 oil while tapping.
Good Luck.
Loud 70's Ludwig 24-13-14-16-18 Pro-Beat Stainless steel
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Posted on 12 years ago
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Heli-coil thread insert repair would be the best way to salvage that mount. Of course, once you fix that side of things, you'll need a new bolt/wingscrew as well, unless you somehow were able to salvage it without damage. In the future, after its repaired, keep an eye on how tight you tighten things up....don't want a repeat, right? :D
Posted on 12 years ago
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Throw a memory lock on the post after the fix for some added strength, wo'nt have to tighten the T-rod as much.
Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks fellas, I like the ideas!
-Justin
"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross
"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross
"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
Posted on 12 years ago
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Well I took the mount to my local auto supply store. The guy was so nice, he opened a tapper and re threaded the mount fit me right there! Didn't even charge me. Score!
-Justin
"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross
"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross
"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
Posted on 12 years ago
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They strip all the time..
I sent a Luddy mount to Africa once after a lady called me at 5 AM to get one for her son..
She thought I had a storefront..luckily,I was up at the time!
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Posted on 12 years ago
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HaHa! She thought you were Blair's Drum Warehouse!! BTW, the Ludwig P83 I bought from you has worked out great!
-Justin
"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross
"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross
"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
Posted on 12 years ago
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