DW SM809 Three-Way Multi-Key for 9000 Pedals
The SM809 is the key for 9000 Series pedals: a 3/16 in hex, a 5 mm hex and a standard drum key, combined in a single chrome tool. The manufacturer lists it for adjusting MDD and MCD pedals.
What sets it apart
- 3/16 in hex
- 5 mm hex
- Also works as a standard drum key
- One chrome tool instead of three to hunt down
- Intended for adjusting the brand's MDD and MCD pedals
A modern pedal is not adjusted with a drum key alone
On a high-end pedal, beater height, angle, stroke and sometimes drive position lock with hex screws, not square-head bolts. A drum key on its own is not enough: you also need the two sizes the pedal uses.
Having them in one tool avoids the classic scene of a drummer sitting behind the kit digging for an Allen key in a bag of hardware while the room waits.
Imperial and metric, and why you need both
Three-sixteenths of an inch and five millimetres are very close without being the same. Forcing one into the other strips the screw head, and a stripped screw on a pedal ends up needing a repair.
Having both sizes on the same tool removes the risk: you try, you feel which one seats properly, you tighten. The rest of the adjustment happens with the same tool, without reaching for another one.
Specifications
| End 1 | 3/16 in hex key |
|---|---|
| End 2 | 5 mm hex key |
| End 3 | Standard drum key |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Stated purpose | Adjusting MDD and MCD pedals |
What it is for
- Adjusting a 9000 Series pedal on stage
- Adjusting the brand's MDD and MCD pedals
- One tool kept in the pedal bag
- Quick beater height adjustment between songs
- Routine maintenance of a double pedal
Compare with other manufacturers
Adjustment tools supplied or sold by other pedal manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable tool | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Iron Cobra pedal adjustment key | Key sizes matched to Tama hardware |
| Pearl | Eliminator adjustment key | Included with the pedal, rarely sold on its own |
| Trick | Pro1-V pedal adjustment tool | Set of separate hex keys rather than a single tool |
| Yamaha | FP9 pedal key | Key sizes matched to Yamaha hardware |
Frequently asked questions
- What sizes does it include?
- A 3/16 in hex, a 5 mm hex and a standard drum key.
- Which pedals is it made for?
- The manufacturer lists it for adjusting its MDD and MCD pedals, in the 9000 Series.
- Can I tune my drums with it too?
- Yes, with its standard drum key end. For tuning a full kit, a drum key with a handle is still more comfortable.
- Why two hex sizes that are so close?
- Because 3/16 in and 5 mm are not the same. Using one for the other strips the screw head.
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