Rogers Accusonic timpani, tune and adjust mysteries solved

Here is a set of Rogers timpani from the 1970's that I show the basics of tuning and adjusting these slightly different mechanisms from most timpani.

[@ph33lix]

Oooh this is precious precious information. Thanks for sharing!

[@earldrum]

What an amazing timpani repair lesson. I always want to play these drums. Very cool video Jim!

[@zeichner42]

I remember these. The missing rods were for fine tuning. Great video!

[@lisafroelich9040]

So helpful! Question - How do you lock/unlock the pedal? My 26" accidently got locked so it can't move up/down and I can't figure out how to fix it.

[@joepartridgejr5391]

Sonor had 1/4 -20 tension rods that had a standard drum key head at one time, but I'm not sure if they still make them.

[@user-ex2qt9hm3k]

I am looking for a couple Rogers timpani foot pedal brake pads to regen a drum. Do you or an acquaintance have any suggestions?

[@richmowers5800]

I've got a working set of 4 with the original owner's manual that I'll be selling. 29, 26, 23, 20"