Evidently, clamshell RKs in the '40s had a strainer extension piece, that's missing on most RKs from that era. I was told that this piece easily came loose, had no effect on the operation of the strainer itself, so was rarely replaced.. No one seems to know the name of this piece other than 'Radio King clamshell strainer extension'.
Does anyone know the piece I'm talking about?
I want one. Let me know if you have one for sale.
Thanks.
Stephen
Do you mean the little extension from the strainer throw handle like in the pic? Not sure what other extension the CS had? The "telescopic handle" I think it was called?
Do you mean the little extension from the strainer throw handle like in the pic? Not sure what other extension the CS had? The "telescopic handle" I think it was called?
Thanks very much for the reply. Yes, that appears to the missing piece. Is this what I'm looking for?
http://www.drumatix.com/lf-hw-10.html
Thanks again.
Stephen
Hey Relayer,
I think the Drumatix part is just a replacement for the strainer handle, not the extension bit that sticks out of it, which I believe is the part you seek.
My Black and Gold Duco Slingy snare needed the handle, so I ordered one from Emory Grodek (Drumatix guy) a few years ago. I hadn't considered the missing extension until seeing your post. Maybe drummers' arms are longer these days...
Thanks for the clarification. Darn. I'll be playing this drum, and I realize that it won't affect its functionality, but I just like everything in my collection to be complete.
Thanks again.
Stephen
You could always ask Emory @ Drumatix if he has one? I bought one of his replacement handles as well but my drum is a shorter 5.5. Also maybe Jim Petty at JP2 might be able to help. Not sure where you can get another one sorry. But one of those guys should help. Replacement Clamshell parts are few and far between......very hard to find sometimes.
Ah, I love the little extension handle. It really looks like an art deco radio antenna, and goes with the whole '40s radio theme. I don't know why they're usually gone, maybe they just slid right out of the bottom piece. Unfortunately I've never seen one for sale. Maybe one could be manufactured/machined, seems like a somewhat simple part.
Here's mine:
[img]http://billmaley.com/rks3.jpg[/img]
Ah, I love the little extension handle. It really looks like an art deco radio antenna, and goes with the whole '40s radio theme. I don't know why they're usually gone, maybe they just slid right out of the bottom piece. Unfortunately I've never seen one for sale. Maybe one could be manufactured/machined, seems like a somewhat simple part.Here's mine:[img]http://billmaley.com/rks3.jpg[/img]
Really nice snare. That's a cool little extension arm they did on those. Like you suggested I think a machine shop could make something to fit the bill and not break the bank. Is the extension a hollow or solid tube? Is it tapered at the bottom a little to keep it in place inside the handle? Or just a straight tube that can be pulled out? Thanks for the picture.
Thanks again for all the replies and pics. Neither JP2 or Drumatix had one to copy. They are extremely scarce. Olympic Drums www.olympicdrums.com in Portland has one and might have some made, if it's cost-effective. So if anyone would like a reproduction of one of these, please let them know.
Stephen
