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anyone know where i can score a drum key for slotted lugs?...don't want to use a screwdriver, kind of manufacturing one in my head with lug as mold at a friends metal shop....**** maybe I will make a 1,000 of them...Think there is a market?

clevo

Posted on 10 years ago

mlayton

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these have a part for slotted rods...

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mike

Posted on 10 years ago

Wayne Brown

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I`ve only got one that came with my Sonor snare so i think i`ll hang onto it.Don`t know how hard these are to find so you just may be onto something here. Didn`t do my research on these slotted drum keys tho`.

Wayne

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1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
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1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
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Posted on 10 years ago

grantro

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For what brand and era of drums would the key be for?

Not all slotted keys/tension rods are the same size...Depends on the brand and era...Some have a thicker slot...Some have a longer slot...I`m sure that the different companies manufactured their tension rods this way so only their particular key would fit the slot perfectly...

As years go by, the key usually gets misplaced and the drummer ends up using a screwdriver, coin, or whatever is available to them at the time...This is why, at times, we see slotted tension rods stripped and "beat up"...

I collect keys, so if you fabricate your own, I`d buy one...Good luck on you endeavor...

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
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Posted on 10 years ago

vibes

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I need one for my Premiers, and Beverley's. I use a quarter or nickel now.

Posted on 10 years ago

MickM

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This one from Sonor has a slotted head in one side and std square on the other. If you cant find one locally I can pick up and send you one. Email or pm me.

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Posted on 10 years ago

ElMoonlightDrummer

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these have a part for slotted rods...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Charles-Cordes-Multi-Tool-Drum-Set-Key-Billy-Gladstone-fits-Ludwig-RARE-/281379700282?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion&hash=item4183897e3amike

Mike,

I have 2 of these tools and they are the best!

I highly suggest all of you grab one. It has a regular drum key, slotted drum key, screwdriver, wing nut tightener and 7/16 wrench for consolette bolts. A must for any vintage drummer, I say.

- EMD

Posted on 10 years ago

patrick

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I haven't tried the Cordes key (what are the odds?) but Sonor keys don't have a good fit with Premier slot heads. It is a drag that Premier keys are so pricey. There was a flat steel Olympic version that fit Premier keys quite well.

Alternatives I have tried (screwdriver, quarter) have been hard on the edges of the slot.

God luck.

Posted on 10 years ago

FFR428

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I look at this from the poor mans perspective. I'd take a regular cheapo key that fits well and drill a hole thru it and insert a steel pin. Done deal. If the T rod heads are round (?) open the square in the key with the correct size drill bit first.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.