alright so ive finally gotten to tune my drums, went to drum bible everything was going great til....
one of the screws that you turn with that drum key thingy is stuck. its not on too tight and its loose so what do i do?

WD-40, and then try and turn it back and forth in a kind of wiggling motion until it loosens. See if that helps.

i can like move it side to side but i cant tighten it or loosen it or take it off.
ive tried my hardest to make it move and i only moved it a bit.

Like I said, try some WD-40. It's a lubricant, so it's obviously going to make it easier to turn. Instead of just coming back without trying it lol.

You have it in cock-eyed, probably stripped the lug nut.

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how do you fix that? and how much will it cost to repair?
also i just got the set 2 weeks back.

Well, the WD-40 could work. To me it sounds like the lug is hitting a dead spot in the casing, as in that the threads aren't matching exactly. Either trying to force it, which I would not recommend, or getting a new lug or casing seems to be the options. The parts couldn't be more than three bucks.

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Pretty easy to fix. Take the batter head off, unscrew the lug, replace the offending insert, and reassemble.








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Dr. Rodney McKay wrote:

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My bad guys, i used to wrong words.
using this picture
the tension collar screw is stuck, by that i mean the screw can still move side to side but i cannot tighten it at all and i can only loosen it until a curtain point before it gets stuck.

Turn the tension until it snaps or dremel it off (better option), then read my other reply.








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Dr. Rodney McKay wrote:

Well, I only know one thing and that is that flying darkness that eats energy can only be very, very bad.

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i cant turn it at all after i reach the point, and ive tried going back and forth and it doesnt move a bit.

Follow SGarrett's instructions and your problem will be solved.








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I realize that. That's why I said "turn it until it snaps". If you have a dremel or access to one, cut it in half. That way there's no chance of the torque damaging the shell of the drum.








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Dr. Rodney McKay wrote:

Well, I only know one thing and that is that flying darkness that eats energy can only be very, very bad.

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so its like $5 to replace it right?

and it doesnt snap it just doesnt move any further even when i try my hardest it still doesnt move.

Sounds to me like you have cross threaded the screw or the lug. If so then you may need to drill and tap it, which is a tricky process, or replace the lug and screw. Good luck! P.O.Y!








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how much would it cost to replace the lug and screw?

It depends on what kind of drum we are talking about. Brand, model, type? Then you have to look at who is going to do the work and part availability. May be a costly fix. P.O.Y!








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Pearl Forum, its a snare drum if i didnt mention it before.

Actaully parts for those are quite cheap. The lugs you can get for around $3.00 apiece on line. ? is are you going to do the work yourself? P.O.Y!








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and also is it easy replacing them?

blink44 wrote:

and also is it easy replacing them?

Just a couple of screws and nuts. Not hard at all. P.O.Y!








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cut it in half. Then replace.








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SGarret is right.

and yeah you've stripped the nut.

How many times have you been tightening/loosening them, for it to strip in under 2 weeks?

Here are step by step instructions my friend:

1. Take off all other Tension rods
2. Cut the one that is stuck with a dremel, hack saw, grinder, etc
3. Remove top head and rim
4. Remove the troublesome lug via 2 screws on the inside of the drum shell
5. Remove actual LUG NUT(which will have the broken tension rod inside)
6. Get a new LUG NUT and TENSION ROD at guitar center, music shop, hardware store, etc and reassemble.

If done correctly it should only take you about 20 minutes tops

You're lookin at about $10 absolute max for this project as most shops don't sell single tension rods or lug nuts. However you will have extras for future use








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5 piece Pearl Export Silver Flash (long lugs) 10,12,13,16,22
14x8 tama artwood maple snare
14 paragon hats
22 paragon ride
10 radian splash
16 meinl byzance crash
18 meinl byzance crash
18 world percussion china
18 wuhan china
~SATAN~

the wierd thing is that i havent played around with the screws that much, i just tightened it 1-3 times and this time it got fucked.
and im not like forcing it in or anything, i just rotate it normally and it fucks up.

You need to very carefully cut the tension screw. If you don't have a dremel or something similar, you'll need to use a hacksaw and go VERY SLOWLY! Don't wanna scratch the drum now do ya

Infact I'd remove the batter head, top hoop and the lug, if you have to go via the snare side to unscrew the lug from the shell/ THEN cut it when the drum is not going to get damaged.








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blink44 wrote:

i can like move it side to side but i cant tighten it or loosen it or take it off.
ive tried my hardest to make it move and i only moved it a bit.

sounds like you might have stripped








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