Hi Hat stand set up

Lionheartilly · Puppy Joined: 17 Aug 2003 Posts: 217

hey fellas,

I need your advise and your help once again.
I recently bought a DW 5500 TD Delta II.

Now, I understand why DW is not a beginner's set - There's no manual!!!!
So, I was completely confused on how to set up my stand until I checked out drumcentral.com which has detailed instructions on how to set up a standard hi hat stand.

However, a couple of questions still linger:
There are two rods for DW hardware...like this....
[img] http://www.geocities.com/oky_sabeni/DSC02221.JPG [/img]

Originally, the clutch was assembled with the longer rod.
Now that I have installed that inside the hi hat, I don't know what the short rod is for...does anyone know?
Is it just a spare or are we supposed to use both rods?

Thanks a bunch Question

Lionheartilly · Puppy Joined: 17 Aug 2003 Posts: 217

I think there's an error with the link.
I'll try to fix it as soon as I can.

lion

Lionheartilly · Puppy Joined: 17 Aug 2003 Posts: 217

http://www.geocities.com/oky_sabeni/drums.html

I hope this works

Lionheartilly · Puppy Joined: 17 Aug 2003 Posts: 217

the picture doesn't work, but the link does.
the picture has 2 rods...one long and 1 short....

Is one spare or preference? or are both required?

Any help is appreciated...

Lion

shaneohack · Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:05 pm Post subject:

I going to say preference. Some guys like it higher, some lower. Never seen a hi hat with two spindles. I am sure one of the guys can back me up, or tell me I am dead wrong......again. Laughing

twine10 · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 1:54 pm Post subject:

same here, never seen it, if you cant figure it out, call DW's customer service, or there might be customer service on their site, hope you figure it out

rawrock · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:52 pm Post subject:

yeah I'm gonna guess you have to choose which one you want to put in.

dogarrette · Tadpole Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 26 Location: USA

Lion,

The two different length rods are to accommodate higher (longer rod) and lower (shorter rod) high hat setups. Use the longer rod to move your high hats up really high. Use the shorter rod on a lower high hat setup so you don't have a lot of "extra" rod sticking up above your hats.

DW was just trying to be thoughtful. Nice of them, huh?

punkrocker7341 · Lion Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 926 Location: AZ

Yea I would have to agree with dogarrette on this one. Not bad for a first post dogarrette!
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DjembeDog · Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 9:55 pm Post subject:

Yup, for confirmation check out the info at the DW hardware site. Bottom of page addresses your exact question.
http://www.dwdrums.com/hardware/5500TD.htm

Hey, Lion, the clutch is able to become a "drop clutch." With your previous question in mind, do you understand how/why to use it? (and do you have the other part to make it functional?
http://www.dwdrums.com/accessories/sp/index.htm#
(search for "SM505" under "Hi-Hat Stand Accessories")