I've never had a multi-clamp. So I wanted to ask what the likelihood is of Multi-clamps scratching or damaging the stand its clamped to?
I've also seen some clamps scratch the tubes surface, usually from under tightening.
I have overtightened clamps on stands and it has put dents in the tubes. No ones fault but my own.
Simply put, it's how far the clamped object is from where it's clamped on the stand. I hope this helps. I've had several steel Gibraltar cymbal arms and rack tubes become slowly crushed because of heavy 12" and 14" mounted toms... almost hard to believe ._.
I've always wondered how such seemingly impossible setups make their way to drum company catalogs. I mean, they should know better, right?
were always falling apart, including DURING shows.
Forget velcro, as that will allow the clamp to shift. Much better to use a thin rubber sheet.Thanks for the replies. Will remember not to overtighten, and will try the velcro tip.
Much better to use a thin rubber sheet.
Forget velcro, as that will allow the clamp to shift. Much better to use a thin rubber sheet.
Also, if you don't insulate, you WILL eventually mar the stand. It only takes one thoughtless moment and the stand it's clamped to will never be the same. ;-)
If I was going to use anything, this would be it.
However, I've never had a problem with my clamps causing any damage to the stands. Everything wears with time, but I've never noticed my clamps speeding up the process.