What kind of lubricant do you's guys use for your tension rods after restoring a drum? Haven't used any but feel like i need too.
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Tension rod lubricant
-Justin
"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross
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"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
Posted on 13 years ago
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I use Vasilene petroleum jelly , it doesn't get all oily and drip on things like 3 in one oil seems to.
Glen
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Thanks EZ! trying to get a few ideas. Didnt think about Vaseline.
-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
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A+ on Vaseline...Lately I have been using 3 in 1 oil instead of Vaseline because of the thinner viscosity...I think it`s a matter of preference though...
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
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
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I've used 3 in 1 oil also but wasn't sure if it was the best option. Bumping this one since I need to lube up a bunch of tension rods. About 5 or 6 drums need to be stripped, cleaned, lubed etc.
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Slick Honey is some great stuff.
It's designed for bicycle maintenance.
Their website is under construction right now, but google it up
and you'll find it and descriptions.
Kevin
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Thanks fellas! Ive restored just a couple of drums so far and been meaning to ask this question.
-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
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Slick Honey is some great stuff.It's designed for bicycle maintenance.Their website is under construction right now, but google it up and you'll find it and descriptions.
Yep...He`s right...
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
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
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Vaseline here have used it forever.....
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The thing about 3 in 1 oil is that you only need to use a drop, maybe 2, per rod. Any more than that is too much. I put a small drop of it on the very end of the t-rod and that is usually it. If the the insert/swivelnut or rod is in rough shape, I'll put a second drop about 1/8 of an inch or so from the bottom of the rod as well. That will usually be plenty to get the rods to turn smoothly and great tuning results. This is exactly the kind of application this stuff was made for.
Vaseline, though I'm sure it works well, is obvioulsy a lot thicker and will trap dirt or rust or whatever much more so that 3 in 1. Have you ever taken apart and old Supra and found that small drop of orange/brown gunk on the tip of the t-rod? I'm pretty sure that's a bit of vaseline that has accumulated crud for the past 30 years.
Supposedly the 3 in 1 helps prevent rust as well, though I cant personally confirm or deny that claim.
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