Hey guys, looking for some advice with my snare mod project. I've become obsessed with tube lugs and die car hoops, and will stop at nothing to get my snare set up with them, haha.
Running into plenty of issues along the way, but finally have some lugs that fit (loosely, it'll be a fiddly job getting them all fixed on prefectly straight) and new tension rods (probably a tad too long in all fairness).
Now, I'm at the point where I can fit the new lugs. I have got one on there so far! But first, a few questions...
1. Will I need to increase the distance between the shell and the lugs? In other words add more, or bigger, washers between the lug and outside of the shell. Currently have used a thin rubber washer. You can see in the picture the tension rods are angled slightly inward towards the lug - should they be more straight for tube lugs?
2. I am planning to get some lithium grease for the lugs/rods is there anything I need to take into consideration, or anything else I need to do, as these are brand spanking new parts, ie fresh metal?
3. Should I lubricate the screws that fix the lugs to the shell? These are brand new too.
4. The screws holding the old lugs on had dome-shaped washers, which unfortunately don't fit with the new lug fittings. Instead I've used some leather washers that I got from a guy here in the UK (originally intended for tension rods). I can't think of any reason this would be an issue, anyone think otherwise?
5. Any tips for cleaning the shell once Ive taken off all the hardware? Damp cloth or some product too?
Thanks a lot. Will probably post a thread out just on here with some updates. Got chrome hardware (including die cast hoops [!!!]) on the way next week. First time I've done anything like this so it's quite exciting.