Tuning with Torque Limiter
The Andante Torque Limiter, 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
1) Fit New Head in the Top Tension Ring.
2) The edge of the fulcrum ring and the inside of the head should be lightly lubricated with Vaseline each time the head is
replaced.
3) The thread and head of the tension screws should be
lubricated with Vaseline each time they are removed.
4) Fit Top Head and Tension Ring to Fulcrum Ring and start
screws in threads by hand making sure each one
turns without restriction.
5) Cross tighten 4 Screws at right angles to take up initial slack until the head becomes flat.
6) 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.
7) 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.
8) 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 lightly,
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.)
