Tuning using the Andante Torque Limiter

The Andante Torque Limiter, this is a highly precision torque

limiting tool. It is preset to give the correct torque on each

screw for to tighten the Woven Kevlar Snare Drum Top Head

to the ultimate playing tension.  The Torque Limiter is very

easy to use and is a real benefit, it will only work correctly

with the Andante Snare Drum.

Refitting New Head in Top Assembly using

the Torque Limiter

Fit New Head in the Top Tension Ring.

The edge of the fulcrum ring and the inside of the head should

be lightly lubricated with Vaseline each time the head is

replaced.

The thread and head of the tension screws should be

lubricated with Vaseline each time they are removed.

Fit Top Head and Tension Ring to Fulcrum Ring and start

screws in threads by hand making sure each one

turns without restriction.  

Cross tighten 4 Screws at right angles to take up initial slack

until the head becomes flat.  

The screws should be brought down until you feel them starting

to tighten, at this point you then use the Torque Limiter, best

results are achieved by turning each screw a half turn and

continually going round the head from 1-20.  If you make sure

to turn each screw a half turn the head will tighten down evenly.

When the head starts to come to tension the torque limiter will

turn each screw until it comes to the preset torque.  The torque

limiter will then slip making a clicking noise.

Continue tightening until all of the screws stop turning

      and the torque limiter slips on each one.  This will require

      you to go round the head from 1- 20 a number of times, the

      drum should be played for about 10 minutes and then the

      tightness of the screws checked with the torque limiter, in most

      cases you will find a few of the screws will tighten slightly,  

this is due to the weave and the weft of the woven Kevlar head

bedding into position.  

If any adjustments are needed to your snare you should make

them now.  (You will find details of this on the Tuning Page under

adjusting and tuning Top Snare.)

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