WANTED: Adapters For Odd Spindle Records

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WANTED: Adapters For Odd Spindle Records

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I heard that someone made adapters for odd spindle records to go on a regular spindle. I need one for a Harmony, United, and an Aretino. If anyone knows who this was, and if they are still being made, I sure would like to know.
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I'm not the guy you were looking for but I could make a small run of adapters if I know the exact diameter required.

if someone else wants some, feel free to PM me. :)
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Re: WANTED: Adapters For Odd Spindle Records

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Hi Leo,
Here are the dimensions:
Standard 9/16"
Harmony ¾"
United 1 ¼"
Aretino 3"
These were ⅝" high.
That would be awesome if you can make these.
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Re: WANTED: Adapters For Odd Spindle Records

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Keep us posted if this comes to production..Would be something good to have even if you don't have an immediate need. Might want to package it as a kit.

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It shouldn't be too hard to make your own adaptors, if you have access to a drill press.

For the smaller diameters, drilling a ¼" hole in a dowel of the right diameter would suffice; for the United and Aretino discs, you could use a circle cutter on a flat piece of wood…

I myself have made adapters by using rubber washers of suitable size…

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Re: WANTED: Adapters For Odd Spindle Records

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cleveland1996 wrote:Keep us posted if this comes to production..Would be something good to have even if you don't have an immediate need. Might want to package it as a kit.

Thanks
Joe
I'll post a picture of the final product here.
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Re: WANTED: Adapters For Odd Spindle Records

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I got my set of odd spindle adapters from Leo. I have the adapters for the Standard, Harmony, United, and Aretino. These are first rate with meticulous craftsmanship. The price was very reasonable for a well made product. I can see a lot of time and effort went into making these. This is an asset to the hobby. Thanks Leo, for a job well done.
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How much is a set?
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Re: WANTED: Adapters For Odd Spindle Records

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Phonofreak wrote:I got my set of odd spindle adapters from Leo. I have the adapters for the Standard, Harmony, United, and Aretino. These are first rate with meticulous craftsmanship. The price was very reasonable for a well made product. I can see a lot of time and effort went into making these. This is an asset to the hobby. Thanks Leo, for a job well done.
Harvey Kravitz
Agreed! I got mine last week and the craftsmanship is superb.

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Re: WANTED: Adapters For Odd Spindle Records

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I also have some odd-sized spindle adaptors in production, though it will be a week before they are available.

Made out of durable polymer resin, sold individually or as a set.

Features:
*Through-and-though spindle hole to fit any length spindle
*beveled crown to easily guide record around spindle
*Tapered center spindle hole to guide adapter over spindle easily.
*Recessed paint-filled lettering in crown for identification (looks similar to an Oxford phonograph cylinder)
*Durable black polymer resin construction

Will post when available.

Regards,
Mike
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