Convert Floor Tom to a Drum Rack Mount: Brent's Hang

How to convert a standard floor tom to a drum rack mount is todays question from drummerboy1974. For smaller drums Brent recommends Gibraltar's GTS mounting system which is a rim suspension system. Brent talks you through mounting heavier toms to a drum rack using existing floor tom brackets.

Gibraltar Hardware's"Brent's Hang" is a new forum for drummers to ask questions and get answers about drum hardware. Hang with Brent Barnett our artist relations specialist, drummer and drum hardware expert as he answers your drum hardware questions.

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[homiegali]

I used the tom legs on one of my 16", works great. I know this probably isn't on the website, but is there a "weight limit" chart on the suspension brackets anywhere? The reason I ask is I have already bought one for a 14x14. Just think it might be nice to have something like that on the site.

[GibraltarDIY]

No there isn’t a weight limit. The stress will actually fall on the tom arm or stand that drum is mounted to. You will need to make sure you have a heavy duty stand to mount a 16” floor tom to.

[IrelandsAntichrist]

A video demo would be awesome!

[TheProphetOfWrath]

I know this sounds REALLY stupid, but can you make a video on how to mount toms on a rack and what gear you'll need to do it? I've never used a rack or seen one in person so if you could help me with that I would really appreciate it.

[tania016840]

How can I mount regular toms tht need the tube to mount

[pAisTeForever]

Hello! I saw the "Gibraltar Universal Suspension System - SC-USS" and it is exactly what I've been looking for! On my drums the tombrackets are mounted on the shell, and kills the sound. If i purchase this product, would I need to take the tombrackets of the shell? What about the screws? Would there be holes in the drum? I understand all the stuff about putting brackets onto the "Gibraltar Universal Suspension System - SC-USS" , and how to put it on the drum, but the rest is a mystery to me.

[yoshiskato]

how can i do a mounted tom a floor tom?

[Svenne1981]

honest explication, very nice . . .