
I have written a book, managed businesses, and am a licensed funeral director in two states but the thought of tearing down and rebuilding a phonograph motor is rather intimidating. Go figure...

I would at least like to get it where I can break down the motor enough to send the springs out for service... instead of the WHOLE motor like I do now.
I think the best practice might be to grab one of my off brands that doesn't work and just spread it out on the garage floor and take the motor apart to get a better understanding. Bad idea?
And, as a quick note, I have a basic understanding how the motor works and I am very comfortable removing the turntable and getting the motor out of the cabinet. But, I don't get any further. Maybe there are others like me... I wish some of the national shows would offer informal classes for people like "me" to start working on their own machines without having to send them out.
Enough of my rambling... Love the hobby, I hope I can go to the next level eventually and start repairing.