Silvertone Reproducer Isolator Material

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apruizii
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Silvertone Reproducer Isolator Material

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I have a Silvertone reproducer that needs the rubber isolator replaced. I haven't seen these isolators readily available. The outer diameter is 15/16" and inner diameter is about 11/16" diameter. Does anyone know what type of readily available material to use that would work?

Thanks,

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Hoodoo
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Re: Silvertone Reproducer Isolator Material

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I have used automotive heater hose for such purpose. It comes in various inner and outer sizes and can be fine tuned with a round or flat file or fine wood rasp, plus it is quite cheap. I think I paid $1.75 for a foot of 1” o.d. hose for my Pathé machine.

apruizii
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Re: Silvertone Reproducer Isolator Material

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Thanks for the tip!

Damfino59
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Re: Silvertone Reproducer Isolator Material

Post by Damfino59 »

Another source of possible material is old bicycle rubber inner tube. It’s thinner and can be cut to the desired length.
I’ve used this before on those off-brand portable phonographs of the 1920-30s.

apruizii
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Re: Silvertone Reproducer Isolator Material

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Ok, thanks for the tip!

AR

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