Re: [Phono-L] "Sprung" Platter

Hi John ~ I take it that the platter is already off or at least removable at this point, and the platter itself isn’t level with the hub? My approach, one of any number of ways that people might come up with, but this is what comes to mind, would be to fabricate a temporary substitute spindle/ar

Re: [Phono-L] "Sprung" Platter

Is the visible gap at the spindle hole or between the platter and hub? Further to my earlier suggestions, this would require a machine shop if you don’t have the tools, and it might be cheaper ultimately to buy a straight replacement platter from George Vollema. Regarding a cross pin in a substit

Re: [Phono-L] Credenza speed readout needle chatter

Hi Robert. Intriguing problem, and I think I may be able to shed a little light. My supposition could be wrong, but if you look at the physics of the thing, it could point to not one issue (“…obviously the contact point between the leather nib…”), but more likely two issues. You have to raise yo

Re: [Phono-L] Edison DD problem

Governor flywheel friction surface cleaned of ALL old residue, polished, and fresh oil on the leather friction pads? Also, look closely at the flywheel as it spins to verify that your screw loosening/tightening on the weight springs indeed yielded the desired result. Run the motor as slowly as i

Re: [Phono-L] Edison DD problem

rank.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Baron > via Phono-L > Sent: Friday, December 20, 2019 12:47 PM > To: Antique Phonograph List > Cc: Andrew Baron > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison DD problem > > Governor flywheel friction surface cleaned of ALL old residue, polished, and > fresh