How to fix Hercules Stands

[Stub Mandrel]

I had a stand with a few issues, so my experience may be helpful.

 

The pivot pins that hold the lifting mechanism in place are not rivets. One end is a short pin that is a friction fit in the larger pin, which is hollow.

 

I had the small in fall out and disappear. The large pin slid back and this allowed one of the 'lifters' to disengage and stop working.

 

The fix is:

 

First cgeck the srew holding the lifting tab on isn't loose (easy fix).

 

If a pin is loose already skip this step. Use a small flathead screwdriver to prise off the end of a pin, can be either but lower pin makes the next steps easier.

 

Push out the loose pin completely.

 

Push the head down against the spring, and looking in the holes at the back of the head you should see a metal loop and a moving pin on the back end of the lifter.

 

By pushing the head forward, you will be able to jiggle the pin(s) on the lifter(s) into the loop(s) without too much difficulty. The skill is keeping one engaged whilst fitting the other.

 

To put the long pin back in, push the head down and use a small screwdriver in the gap to lift the arm so the hole aligns and you can get the pin right through.

 

Re-insert the small pin in the far end of the long pin. A drop of low strength retainer would be a good idea and not prevent future repairs.

 

My small pin disappeared weeks ago so I used a drop of superglue on the end of the long pin. If the pin is completely missing you could make one from stout wire bent over at the ends so it can't scratch your lovely bass.

 

 

Sorry if this makes a relatively simple task sound complex, but it's hard to see how the mechanism works.  I hope this helps keep otherwise ok stands working.