Loose tuning lugs

[daved00123]

Anybody else have this problem?

I have a TD20 kit with a Hart 13" E-snare. I play with a classic rock outfit and I'm not really a hard hitter but I do tend to play the rim/pad quite a bit on the snare. My problem is that my snare tunning lug come loose and even pop out while I'm playing! Now, I know its not the Hart Snare because I have replaced it with the Roland pad and the same thing happens.

Is there anything you can recommend? Anyway to lock the lugs in place?
They're tightend before I start playing but I don't like to tighten them too tight because I lose the response from the pad head, if you know what I mean.

Thanks in advance

[pasta]

Mine got loose too, but not to the point of coming out--just didn't want to damage any cones or whatever Hart uses inside.
I got a couple of nuts that fit the tension rods and put them on where I rim shot and haven't had them loosen up since.

like these: http://www.fotosearch.com/PHC008/73345578/

[Colquhoun]

Maybe Loctite thread bond? It comes in a variety of strengths, and this would qualify as a "low" strength application.
A quick Google gave me this:
http://www.amazon.com/LOCTITE-Thread.../dp/B000O05C0Y
I would think any good hardware store or auto supply would have it or an equivalent. Just beware not to buy the higher strength stuff.

[ettsn]

No, no. Don't use Loctite. You need them to have the same tension all around, and that would just be a mess. Easiest option is to find some of those soft plastic 'ears' that push over the tension rod head. i'll see if I can't find a link somewhere...

[ettsn]

These:

http://www.luglock.com/luglock.htm