Setting and Adjustment SHEET FOR ALL

AXIS MODELS
ADJUSTMENT POINTS Shown in letters A through F
Thumbscrew
COMPONENTS Shown in numbers 1 through 12 Set at 9 o’clock or
3 o’clock positions
FOR ALL AXIS MODELS

U-Joint Auxiliary E Sonic Hammer® Beaters

Beater
Number One 8 U-Joint Universal Drive Shaft Arm
D 12

7 C Variable Drive Lever

Axle Rod
F 9

6 Optional Universal Drive Shaft Ball Bearing

10 4
Footboard Linkage Strap
Main Height Auxiliary Head B
11
Column Spacers Assembly Beater
Set Screws
(Not Shown) Angle do not loosen
3 Toe Piece
Base Plate
5 Bumpers Spring Assembly A Hoop Clamp
Footboard (see detail)
2
Assembly
(Longboards A Spring Assembly (see detail below)
shown)
Detail Hoop Stop
Posts
Spring Rocker

Spring
Swivel

Spring 2 Hoop Clamp Assembly

3
Detail
Heel Block Spring
Anchor T-Knob

Bracket (2) Washer

AXIS A-2 LONGBOARDS ®

Hoop
1 Baseplate Clamp
DOUBLE PEDAL Jaw
& Lever Spring
and SONIC HAMMER® BEATERS
Flat Head Cop Screw Hex Nut
10-32 x 13/4 lg.
(under baseplate)

AXIS PERCUSSION • 24416 S. Main St. • Suite #311 • Carson, CA • 90745 • Tel: (310) 549-1171 • Fax: (310) 549-7728 • www.axispercussion.com
 Legend for Setting and Adjustment SHEET
AXIS PERCUSSION takes great pride in specializing in precision foot pedals and drum hardware. Our products are
fabricated from solid stock, each part being machined in our factory in Carson, California, U.S.A. We are dedicated
to the highest level of quality and craftsmanship.

PEDAL ADJUSTMENTS PEDAL COMPONENTS

A S
 PRING ASSEMBLY — The spring “pull down” anchors are secured by tightening a wing-nut 1 BASEPLATE
when the desired spring tension is reached. (Note: the superior balance and structural rigid-
ity of AXIS pedals allows maximum rebound and performance at very light spring tensions.) 2 HOOP CLAMP ASSEMBLY (see detail picture)
Tension Springs — Regular Duty Springs shown. Heavy Duty Springs available.
3 TOE PIECE OR HEEL BLOCK
B B
EATER ANGLE — This very important adjustment can be easily overlooked. Two
4 BALL BEARING LINKAGE STRAP
(2) set screws (one front side, one back side) lock the spring assembly to the main
axle. To set the distance in which the beater comes to rest away from the drumhead, 5 FOOTBOARD (LONGBOARDS shown)
loosen set screws, position beater to preferred angle, re-secure the [2] set screws.
6 MAIN COLUMN
If the pedal feels too heavy or sluggish, set the beater to rest closer to the drumhead, or
if the pedal feels too light, increasing the beater angle (distance from drumhead) will add
7 AXLE ROD
velocity and power to the stroke. 8 NUMBER ONE
(Our name for Main Rotor and Beater Holder)
C A
 XIS A SERIES Only — Variable Drive Lever SETTING. Turn knob counter clockwise to loosen,
slide lever to desired position. Full-out delivers longer foot board action and heavy beater im- 9 UNIVERSAL DRIVE SHAFT
pact: Full-in gives shorter foot board action and maximum beater rebound. Turn thumbscrew
10 AUXILIARY
 HEAD ASSEMBLY
clockwise to re-tighten. NOTE: Do not overtighten.
for all Axis Double Pedals
D F
 or all AXIS Double Pedals — UNIVERSAL DRIVE SHAFT. The UNIVERSAL DRIVE SHAFT 11 SET SCREWS Locking #1 Rotor to Axle Rod

connects the AXIS Doubles. The all ball bearing construction gives AXIS Doubles a level of – DO NOT LOOSEN –
performance all it’s own. Each end of the UNIVERSAL DRIVE SHAFT connects over “hex bar”
ends of the axles. Drum key lock screws secure the swivels. Loosening the set screws [3] at 12 AUXILIARY BEATER ARM
D. will allow the telescoping inner rod to be free. When the desired position of both pedals
(and also the footboard angles) is reached, the [3] set screw secure the assembly. (Note:
Since the inner rod has not “flats”, the footboard angle of the slave pedal can be set with an
additional degree of flexibility.)

E S
 ONIC HAMMER BEATERS —Drum key lock screws secure the transverse upper rods.
(Note: AXIS A SERIES have exceptional response with the rods set to full or nearly full exten-
sion.‚ Thumbscrews secure the delrin beater head to keep the impact contact flat to the NON-WARRANTY RECONDITIONING SERVICE
drumhead. The hard felt, cork or bare delrin striking surfaces can be selected. For pedals no longer under warranty, AXIS PERCUSSION offers recondi-
tioning services.
F Optional Footboard Height Spacers (Not shown). These can be inserted if a higher footboard
Reconditioning for an AXIS single pedal (A, X LONGBOARDS) — $39.95
angle is preferred.
Reconditioning for an AXIS double pedal (A, X LONGBOARDS) — $79.95
Note: The LONGBOARDS UPGRADE KIT will retrofit any existing AXIS pedal.
For any further questions, please call AXIS PERCUSSION for technical support at (310) 549-1171. Reconditioning prices do not include shipping and handling.

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Complete Double Pedal Slave Unit Conversion Slave Unit Conversion (cont.)
1. S
 et bass drum in desired position Included in your conversion kit: 6. A
 ttach pedals and driveshaft as
PRIOR to attaching AXIS-II. described in section A.
[1] – Slave pedal
2. A
 ttach right (primary) pedal to bass You are now ready to make your
[2] – Auxiliary head assembly adjustments.
drum rim, tighten clamp.
[2] – 1
 /4” – 20 x 1 3/4” bolts for
3. P
 lace left (slave) pedal in desired
older pedals SEE PEDAL ADJUSTMENTS (PG. 2)
position.
[2] – 1/4” – 20 x 1/2” bolts
4. L
 oosen [02] drum lugs in center of 10 for newer pedals
driveshaft. Telescope driveshaft and Auxillary Head
[1] – Spring assembly w/double spring TIPS
attach u-joint fittings to 3/8” hex Assembly
connectors, tighten drum lugs. bracket Keep U-Joint well packed with lubricant
Note: Drum lugs at hex connectors must [1] – Driveshaft for best results. We suggest Lithium
hit a flat surface, NOT at an angle for [1] – Allen wrench package grease.
maximum retension. Either end of drive-
[1] – Marksman Beater Always remove the driveshaft from both
shaft may be attached first. Leave center
pedals prior to lifting pedals from play-
drum lugs loose for now.
ing surface to prevent damage to rod.
5. L
 ift left (slave) footboard to match an- 1. Your existing AXIS single pedal will be-
gle of right (primary) pedal footboard.
Double AS TWO come the right (primary) pedal of your Do not attempt to make any adjust-
While holding position, tighten center Single Pedals new AXIS-II. ments on the pedals except as shown
drum lugs to set position. 1. First remove the driveshaft from both 2. First fasten the auxiliary head adaptor in the ADJUSTMENT SHEET. Any
NOTE: Failure to set proper footboard pedals. plate to your primary pedal head using attempts to make non-user serviceable
angle on left slave side may cause the the correct 1/4” – 20 bolts. Visually adjustments and/or repairs will void
2. Remove left beater and beater bushing
footboard to hit rim clamp assembly. align top of plate to sides of primary
drum lug from right (primary) pedal’s the pedals’ warranty.
pedal head, and tighten using allen
6. Insert beaters into bushings on right auxilary head and install on the left
wrench. Please contact our Tech. Department
(primary) pedal, tighten drum lugs. (slave) pedal.
3. Remove single spring bracket and in- at (310) 549-1171 if you have any
You are now ready to make your 3. Remove left spring assembly from
stall double spring bracket on primary questions.
adjustments. primary pedal and install on the slave
pedal with bracket protruding towards
pedal. Download and print instructions from
the pedal. Single bracket now is an
SEE PEDAL ADJUSTMENTS (PG. 2) NOTE: Primary pedal can be used as a extra part. our website:
single WITH the double head attached www.axispercussion.com/technical.html
4. Install spring assembly on auxiliary
with no detrimental effects to play or ac-
head axle next to spring assembly on
tion. There is no need to remove double
your primary pedal.
head once installed to utilize any of the AXIS PERCUSSION
AXIS configurations. 5. Insert beaters into bushings on prima-
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ry (right) pedal, and tighten drum lugs.
Arm of left beater can be adjusted to Carson, CA 90745
You are now ready to make your
Slave Primary bring beaters closer together by loos- Tel: (310) 549-1171
adjustments.
Pedal Pedal ening [02] allen bolts to left of beater Fax: (310) 549-7728
arm. Make sure beaters don’t hit each
SEE PEDAL ADJUSTMENTS (PG. 2) www.axispercussion.com
other during stroke.
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 CONVERTING TWO SINGLE PEDALS INTO ONE DOUBLE PEdal system
PARTS LIST (AXIS II CONVERSION KIT/AX-2CK) directions for installation
1. D
 etermine which pedal will be the slave pedal.
[1] AUXILIARY DRIVE HEAD WITH BRIDGE BAR.
Note: The slave pedal will require the hex drive axle (which extends outward on the
[1] UNIVERSAL DRIVE SHAFT. right side of pedal) to connect to the universal drive shaft.

[1] SPRING BRACKET. 2. If neither pedal has hex drive axle, replace main axle
with hex drive axle.
[1] 1/4” DIA. AXLE WITH HEX END AND BEARING ATTACHED. a. Loosen set screws on spring swivel and slide it off of axle.
(1) HARDWARE AND TOOL PACK. b. U
 se small file to smooth off any burrs or high spots on axle, as the burrs
may keep axle from passing easily through bearing.
c. Remove [2] set screws at bottom end of # 1 piece.
NOTE: Its ideal to prepare a workbench for completing this job, although not
d. Loosen set screw at right most side of column (located on front side).
absolutely necessary. The following items can make the process much easier,
safer and quicker. e. P
 ush (or tap with hammer) axle out from left to right side. A punch pin
will help push axle out through bearing and # 1 piece.
1. Small hammer or mallet.
f. Insert hex drive axle from right to left (reverse of removal). it should slip
2. P
 unch pin (such as a metal rod or long nail) with a dia. under 1/4”.
through # 1 piece, line up with inset bearing (still in column) and extend
3-4” length is best.
out left side of pedal.
3. Small metal handfile.
g. R
 e-install set screws at base of # 1 piece. make sure they land on flat
4. Bench vise. surface which has been ground on axle. Re-tighten.
3. Attach auxiliary head to primary pedal.
a. F
 asten bridge to column with [2] 1/4-20 x 1/2” socket cap screws
(supplied).
b. M
 ount 2nd spring nracket piggy-backed over existing spring bracket with
[2] 8-32 x 1 1/2” socket cap screws (supplied).
4. C
 onnect universal drive shaft between pedals, adjust for position. Adjust spring
tension. Adjust beater angle.
5. ENJOY!

AXIS owners are invited to call our Tech. Support Line if you have any
questions: 1-310-549-1171.

Instructions can also be downloaded and printed from our Technical support
page on our web site with Acrobat Reader.
Visit our web site for more information at www.axispercussion.com
AXIS PERCUSSION
LONGBOARDS A DOUBLE PEDAL 24416 S. Main St. • Suite #311 • Carson, CA • 90745
Tel: (310) 549-1171 • Fax: (310) 549-7728 • www.axispercussion.com
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