Anyone else have a Victrola?
I have my Grandad's old Pathe'. Been working on it a while and just sold my Player Piano so want to get the head on the Victrola restored. Mostly just needs the seals that hold the mica sound disc replaced because they have dried out (buzzes and rattles) but also the sticker behind the sound disc is peeling slightly.
Not sure how fragile the stickers are and would try to do it myself but don't want to ruin it.
Also the tone arm? base (pot metal) was broken so I just filled it with JB Weld then re-drilled the openings for sound. It had a shaft in the center for mounting and then oval holes on either side for the sound to travel by. Worked great. Not sure if I'm putting too much weight on the records though. No adjustments as far as that goes so was probably just made correctly to begin with and I'm not sure my repair was exact. Might be able to add a few washers to raise the arm if necessary.
Looking for a good forum (like Squarebirds !!!) to discuss and ask my really stupid questions as well as find a shop to restore the head. Seems years ago I heard of a guy in NY that was the best.
I'll get a pic or two if anyone is interested.
Eric
I have my Grandad's old Pathe'. Been working on it a while and just sold my Player Piano so want to get the head on the Victrola restored. Mostly just needs the seals that hold the mica sound disc replaced because they have dried out (buzzes and rattles) but also the sticker behind the sound disc is peeling slightly.
Not sure how fragile the stickers are and would try to do it myself but don't want to ruin it.
Also the tone arm? base (pot metal) was broken so I just filled it with JB Weld then re-drilled the openings for sound. It had a shaft in the center for mounting and then oval holes on either side for the sound to travel by. Worked great. Not sure if I'm putting too much weight on the records though. No adjustments as far as that goes so was probably just made correctly to begin with and I'm not sure my repair was exact. Might be able to add a few washers to raise the arm if necessary.
Looking for a good forum (like Squarebirds !!!) to discuss and ask my really stupid questions as well as find a shop to restore the head. Seems years ago I heard of a guy in NY that was the best.
I'll get a pic or two if anyone is interested.
Eric
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