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Restoring HMV 461
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:09 am
by Dangermouse
Thought people might be interested in a series of my video's on youtube, of restoring my HMV 461.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3mznS8cc8k
Hope you enjoy.
Re: Restoring HMV 461
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:30 pm
by Phono48
I enjoyed the videos, but with great respect, I can think of nothing more dangerous than greasing the spring before replacing it in the drum, making it slippery and hard to control. A couple of big dollops of grease in the bottom of the drum will be distributed by the tightening of the coils as the motor is wound. Just my opinion!
Barry
Re: Restoring HMV 461
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 12:55 pm
by Dangermouse
Phono48 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:30 pm
I enjoyed the videos, but with great respect, I can think of nothing more dangerous than greasing the spring before replacing it in the drum, making it slippery and hard to control. A couple of big dollops of grease in the bottom of the drum will be distributed by the tightening of the coils as the motor is wound. Just my opinion!
Barry
Barry,
done loads, springs arnt as dangerous as some people make out.
Re: Restoring HMV 461
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 6:14 pm
by JerryVan
Dangermouse wrote: ↑Sat Feb 13, 2021 12:55 pm
Phono48 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:30 pm
I enjoyed the videos, but with great respect, I can think of nothing more dangerous than greasing the spring before replacing it in the drum, making it slippery and hard to control. A couple of big dollops of grease in the bottom of the drum will be distributed by the tightening of the coils as the motor is wound. Just my opinion!
Barry
Barry,
done loads, springs arnt as dangerous as some people make out.
No, they're not dangerous at all... till they come flying at you.
Re: Restoring HMV 461
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 6:15 pm
by JerryVan
Phono48 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:30 pm
I enjoyed the videos, but with great respect, I can think of nothing more dangerous than greasing the spring before replacing it in the drum, making it slippery and hard to control. A couple of big dollops of grease in the bottom of the drum will be distributed by the tightening of the coils as the motor is wound. Just my opinion!
Barry
Barry,
His name
is Dangermouse after all!
Re: Restoring HMV 461
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 10:23 am
by hameleer
Enjoyed the video and just would like to ask you,
what is the magic mixture you are using together with the fine wirewool to give the case a good clean ?
Thanks, John
Re: Restoring HMV 461
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:14 pm
by Dangermouse
hameleer wrote: ↑Sun Feb 14, 2021 10:23 am
Enjoyed the video and just would like to ask you,
what is the magic mixture you are using together with the fine wirewool to give the case a good clean ?
Thanks, John
Hi John
A mixture of turpentine 50%, white vinegar 30%, washing up liquid 15%, Boiled Linseed Oil 5%
Re: Restoring HMV 461
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:15 pm
by JerryVan
Dangermouse wrote: ↑Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:14 pm
hameleer wrote: ↑Sun Feb 14, 2021 10:23 am
Enjoyed the video and just would like to ask you,
what is the magic mixture you are using together with the fine wirewool to give the case a good clean ?
Thanks, John
Hi John
A mixture of turpentine 50%, white vinegar 30%, washing up liquid 15%, Boiled Linseed Oil 5%
Sounds like some nice hair tonic!
"washing up liquid"? Hand soap? Dish soap?
Thanks!
Re: Restoring HMV 461
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:39 am
by Dangermouse
JerryVan wrote: ↑Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:15 pm
Dangermouse wrote: ↑Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:14 pm
hameleer wrote: ↑Sun Feb 14, 2021 10:23 am
Enjoyed the video and just would like to ask you,
what is the magic mixture you are using together with the fine wirewool to give the case a good clean ?
Thanks, John
Hi John
A mixture of turpentine 50%, white vinegar 30%, washing up liquid 15%, Boiled Linseed Oil 5%
Sounds like some nice hair tonic!
"washing up liquid"? Hand soap? Dish soap?
Thanks!
I wouldn't try to put it on your hair.........................
Re: Restoring HMV 461
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:38 pm
by JerryVan
Dangermouse wrote: ↑Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:39 am
JerryVan wrote: ↑Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:15 pm
Sounds like some nice hair tonic!
"washing up liquid"? Hand soap? Dish soap?
Thanks!
I wouldn't try to put it on your hair.........................
I wouldn't either... That was a try at humor.
The question was however, what is "washing up liquid"? Is it hand soap? Is it dish soap? or ???