HMV 102
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 8:17 pm
Hello everyone!
I have been fortunate enough to have been handed down a HMV 102. It is in lovely inside and out and of course means a lot to me sentimentally. Whilst it does play, I am very conscious that it has not been serviced in around 80 years. The spring is a little 'clunky' and could do with re-greasing. Does anyone have any advice on this? I have seen many mixed pieces of advice regarding servicing, so it is all a little confusing to me! I am concerned regarding opening the spring drum (even when allowed to run down before opening) as I have heard it could potentially be quite dangerous due to its length and sharp edges. Likewise, does anyone have an accurate chart/diagrom on which parts to oil and grease? The charts that I have seen have either been so pixelised or just unclear. I take it general car grease and sewing machine oil is best! I am new to this hobby - but cannot wait to start on my 78RPM adventure! Hoping to service my 102 to ensure that it has another 80 years of happy playing!
I also apologise if there is already a thread for this - I am new to the site so am still getting used to navigating it.
Thanks in advance,
I have been fortunate enough to have been handed down a HMV 102. It is in lovely inside and out and of course means a lot to me sentimentally. Whilst it does play, I am very conscious that it has not been serviced in around 80 years. The spring is a little 'clunky' and could do with re-greasing. Does anyone have any advice on this? I have seen many mixed pieces of advice regarding servicing, so it is all a little confusing to me! I am concerned regarding opening the spring drum (even when allowed to run down before opening) as I have heard it could potentially be quite dangerous due to its length and sharp edges. Likewise, does anyone have an accurate chart/diagrom on which parts to oil and grease? The charts that I have seen have either been so pixelised or just unclear. I take it general car grease and sewing machine oil is best! I am new to this hobby - but cannot wait to start on my 78RPM adventure! Hoping to service my 102 to ensure that it has another 80 years of happy playing!
I also apologise if there is already a thread for this - I am new to the site so am still getting used to navigating it.
Thanks in advance,