I’ve been a working drummer for over forty years. I’m always looking for a way to make set ups and tear downs faster and easier, these DW Quick Release Wing Nuts do exactly that. They are made specifically for DW 9000 and 6000 series hardware. I’ll explain. These wing nuts allow you instantly remove or install them by squeezing them. You can also spin them on or off like a traditional wing nut. This is useful to make them tighter or looser or if someone in the band decides to be helpful. (I know, it doesn’t happen often.) They can be used in the quick release fashion on any 8mm cymbal stand, but DW uses finer threads than other manufacturers, so the they cannot be used in the traditional manner on other brands of stands. I have used other brands of quick release wing nuts in the past, I think that these work better.