Had no idea about the rack-clamp tools. All these years, I've been using a pair of channel-locks with a rag over the chrome to protect it... and a M12 wrench for the clamp nuts. I might have to get me some stuff now. I also like the 4:1 ratio of that other tool for changing the bass drum heads gig-to-gig.
Love the sense of humour in these vids. I have the tri-key, drill bit key and the Robo key. Love 'em all, use them at different times for different things. Nice!
I have 3 L-type key. One came with my double direct drive intruder, another came with my starter rack pack and the last came with my two-color drum throne wich allows me to play for hours without the need to stand up.
And I was going to ask for a special drum keys video, thanks a lot Bret for making the drummer life much easier with Gibraltar. Greetings from Chile, Southamerica.
the Robokey looks to be the same as the Ahead variant but is in nicer looking red finish vs Ahead's green. Does Gibraltar still stock this product & sell them in Australia?
I’m definitely getting the drill bit drum key. I’m really bummed out that you guys don’t make a torque key. The one made by Evans is literally garbage. I will use my small torque wrench to use with my new “drill bit drum key” 😁
I know this is an old vid and there likely won’t be a reply, but would I need a regular or high torque key for tuning tenors? I know the high torque is meant for snare, but would it work on tenors or is it too beefy?
GibraltarDIY gotcha. I found a wrench that fits perfectly around the lug for now, but I definitely plan on getting a key so I don’t risk breaking anything. Drums are tuned nicely now too 🥁
The main thing is that your lugs need to be in decent condition or else its not going to work, my drum kit was almost new, so it works really good, you pretty much just need to make the bottom head of the toms loser than the top, just experiment until you like the sound
