Hi Matt, I often heard about such problems with Reichmann HGs. But I only know, that Kurt Reichmann uses wooden bearings which cuase a lot of problems. I would advise you to try constantly contacting Kurt Reichmann himself about that problem.
best Petra -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Auftrag von [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: Montag, 11. Juni 2007 05:56 An: hg@hurdygurdy.com Betreff: Re: [HG] Binding shaft on Reichmann hurdy-gurdy The traditional method of installing the wheel was to put it permanently. When all else fails for figuring out the bearings, you can get an X-ray of it. ;-) Alden > At 10:49 PM 6/10/2007 +0300, you wrote: > >>Hi Matt, >>Do you know how old the Hurdy Gurdy is? >>Could be that it was an early model and the old Trad way was used. >>Just a thought! >> >>Billy Horne > > > Hi Billy- > > Thanks for the reply! I don't have any idea how old the instrument > is. There is a label inside with Mr. Reichmann's name and address, but no > date that I can see. > > I'm not sure what you mean exactly by "the old Trad way". I have been in > contact with someone who has a hurdy-gurdy by the same maker; he said it > had a tail bearing, made of wood, about twice the diameter of the > shaft. The bearing was held in place by a small screw. However, the > instrument I'm working on now has no such bearing that I can see; the shaft > sticks out of the end of the instrument through a hole only slightly bigger > than the shaft itself. So I still don't know for sure what parts or > materials are in play here. > > I wonder if there is some sort of soft material like leather wadded in > there as packing to keep the shaft steady? The wheel and washer against > the bracing inside would hold the shaft from sliding out during play, so > basic packing might be all that's necessary... > > ~ Matt > >
