The how-to-make drum tuning swivel is an important tool for anybody. It allows you to quickly change the tension on your drums, making them sound their best.
This post will take you through how to make drum tuning swivel and how it can help improve the quality of your music.
These are Some of the Many Ways How to Make a Drum Tune Swivel:
Step 1. Use screws and bolts that have been drilled (spaced evenly) through holes on opposite sides of your snare drum shell or tom. To do this, align two sets of matching pre-drilled slotted metal plates at either end with each other, then screw the bolts through both sets of plates.
Step 2. Use a drilled hole on one side and open space for your drum key or wrench around that to place it in (on top) so you can easily grab either tool when needed to change how tight the tension is.
Step 3. Attach string loops with screws or eye hooks at each end to the bottom of your drum and through a hole in its top.
Step 4. Use eye hooks, wire, or string loops that have been drilled through holes on opposite sides of your snare drum shell or tom that you can loop around with screws or bolts so they stay put (spaced evenly).
Step 5. Use an adjustable bracket for how tight you want the tension to be.
What is a swivel?
A swivel is a type of bearing that allows an object to rotate on its axis. The effect can be achieved by the use of a mechanical device, such as in a turntable or other machinery; but also with no moving parts just how your body moves around and does not get stuck into one position for long periods.
Functions
- Preventing the snare wires from binding up.
- Easing tension on snare drums for easier playing and faster response.
- Prevents Hi-Hat pedals from breaking or wearing out prematurely because they are not being knocked against by your foot as often when you play an open hi-hat pattern.
- Helps the kick drum pedal stay in a better position which will prevent damage to your bass drum beater.
- Prevents cymbals from hitting each other and causing unwanted noise, or worse, breaking them.
- Able to move around when set up how you want it without being too heavy for one person to move by themselves.
- Helps to put the drums in a better playing position for you.
- Allows drummers of any height or weight to set up how they want their kit with minimal adjustments achieved by using swivel stands.
- Able to place your snare where you need it without worrying about snares hitting other drums, cymbals, or kick drum pedals.
- Helps to keep your kit steady so it doesn’t move around when you’re playing, which is a big issue with less stable stands.
- Higher quality than cheaper models because of how sturdy the swivel stand is and how heavy duty they are.
- Able to use all four corners for much stronger support and stability.
- Can be adjusted to suit your height, weight, or how you want the drum positioned on their stand. If one arm is too short for what you’re trying to do then just use two of them instead!
How to Care for Swivel Chairs
#1. There are certain things you need to do to keep your swivel chair healthy and long-lasting. It is not hard, but it does require some attention for how you sit on the seat and how often you spin around. This will help lengthen the life of the bearings which can be expensive if they go bad!
#2. The swivel seat should be cleaned regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use any liquid solutions because they will damage the material and could cause it to warp or change how smoothly it moves around. Cleaning your chair does not take much time at all so do not wait until you need a new one!
#3. Never allow anything to come in contact with the bearing as this can cause damage or make it stop working. The bearings are how the chair moves so you do not want them to be dirty, sticky, and full of grease from finger oils! You also never want your hands near the wheels because they can become misaligned which will then alter how you use your chair.
#4. Never allow the feet of a dining room chair to be in contact with any furniture that has fabric on it because they can permanently damage the material and cause discomfort for those sitting at the table or nearby. The same goes for carpeting, linens, pillows, slipcovers, upholstery, and any other fabric.
#5. When you need to move a chair from one room to another due that it was in the way while moving furniture around, make sure you have an extra person hold on to the back of the legs of the chair so they don’t slide out or slip when being carried over a floor surface like carpeting. The same goes for any furniture that is on wheels.