Robyn, besides things being a bit of a mismatch those 2 studs (hub nuts) need to be replaced and the broken bit removed from the strainer (hub) body yes? Are you able to remove the threaded studs from the tube nuts? If so you can get some new allthread at the hardware store, use the ones you have for size etc...., remove broken piece and chase the threads in the hub body and you should be back in action no? If I'm not seeing something please correct me. Does not look like too bad of a fix. The tricky part is getting the broken piece out of the hub body. Once that's done the rest isn't bad. If your not comfortable doing this yourself perhaps a local machine shop can hook you up?

The reason for suggesting the Rogers throw is it has the same hole configuration as the standard Camco one (i.e. two holes one above the other) - I've not seen a DW throw with that same configuration which would mean drilling the shell which is a big "no no" in vintage drum circles and will negatively affect the value of the drum.

But if, as Dolfan surmises, it's from a Super 99, then that won't work - I might have some spare parts for that scenario though not enough to get you all the way home I don't think.

hi ffr428,

yes, the hud nuts (tube nuts) need to be replaced.

yes, broken bit needs removed from strainer body.

no, am not able to remove threaded studs from tube nuts, tube nuts are all one piece, looks like they were made on a lathe.

and you are correct on every thing else. i know how to drill the hole out and i know how to do the rethreading of the holes and can do all that. what i need to know is...what to do bout replacing hub nuts. if i cant get replacements, i think maybe i can make some i have an idea but not sure if it would work.

my idea: get long screws and some nuts,

once i have the body drilled n tapped,

put a nut or two on a screw bout 1/2 way up,

then put screw in hole and tighten down, then tighten down the nut tight to the hub.

now i can cut the head from the screw and BINGO i got hub nuts then just mount it back on the drum and i should be back to making some noise.

what do you think? think it would work???

it's worth a shot, right?

I've seen a COB snare drum that was drilled on one side for a Super and has a standard butt plate on the opposite side. That drum also has a modified strainer. I think what happened is that the drum was drilled for the butt plate and by mistake the employee drilled the strainer side for a Super strainer. Most likely a Monday drum. instead of throwing out the shell which would cost Camco money they simply modified the strainer to accommodate their mistake.

What you need to get at the hardware store are two couplers (tube nuts) and threaded rod. The threaded rod might be in different lengths or you might need to buy one long length and then cut it to the lengths that you need.

I doubt Home Depot or Lowes will have these parts. OSH might have them but I would try to find a "real" hardware store that carries lots of screws & bolts. Good luck and let me know if you need any help.

When cutting the rod, insert one end in the coupler and put a nut on either side of where you are making the cut. Once you make your cut you can chase the threads with the nut otherwise you will have a very difficult time putting the nuts on the rod if you were to simply cut the rod into all the lengths that you need.

Robyn, yes that should work just fine. I was thinking the same as Steve getting tube nuts and theaded rod. But whichever you feel is the best way within your means and is easiest. That's great your able to drill and tap the busted piece out that's half the battle. I think Steve is correct on the Home Depot, the one here has a pretty crappy selection of hardware. So a good hardware store would be the best place to find the materials. Keep us posted how you do. ;)

actually the threaded rod would work for my idea too but didn't know if i could get it that small of a dia. i believe i will be headed to the hardware store tomarrow morn, if i'm lucky i may be able to have this problem fixxed before night fall. lol.

so steve, with the employee making a mistake does this mean i have a "one of a kind" camco snare, which making it even more valuable then the average camco ????

thanks for your help, i think i got it under controll now. :)

i'll let ya all know how it turns out.

Rare doesn't alWAYs mean worth more. Since there in no WAY to know 100 percent why your drum is the WAY it is we can only speculate on what happened back then. So it makes it a bit of a mystery drum. As a Camco collector I find it interesting but I don't feel the need like I have to have it because it's a bit odd. Sounds like you will have it up and running in no time, glad I could help.

actually i was just kinda kidding, i just thought i'd throw that in there, lol. to me the value of this drum set can never be touched.

i want to thank every body for your time and descussions.

now i'm off to my lit'l work shed...got some drum repair to tend to, and making some noise. D' Drummer