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new upholstery of the plate
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claudio luciani
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new upholstery of the plate
Hi, I'll show you how the plate turned out after putting the new fabric on it.
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audiophile102
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Re: new upholstery of the plate
Perfecto! 
"You can't take the phonographs nor the money with you, but the contentment the phonographs bring may well make your life better, and happier lives make the world a better place."
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claudio luciani
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Re: new upholstery of the plate
Thanks audiophile 102
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Mr Grumpy
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Re: new upholstery of the plate
Looks very good.
I'm searching for the same fabric. Did you find it locally or did you get it from a phonograph supplier?
I'm searching for the same fabric. Did you find it locally or did you get it from a phonograph supplier?
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mattrx
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Re: new upholstery of the plate
cybertigger (Walt Sommers-Gettysburg Antique Phonograph) on eBay sells them, or used to. https://www.ebay.com/itm/384947845593?h ... Swax5YpnKu
Good Luck!
Matt
Good Luck!
Matt
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claudio luciani
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Re: new upholstery of the plate
buy fabric and cut it to size
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JerryVan
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Re: new upholstery of the plate
I have used one of Walt's felts. Nice, high quality felt and accurately cut.mattrx wrote: Mon Dec 12, 2022 12:47 am cybertigger (Walt Sommers-Gettysburg Antique Phonograph) on eBay sells them, or used to. https://www.ebay.com/itm/384947845593?h ... Swax5YpnKu
Good Luck!
Matt
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Mr Grumpy
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Re: new upholstery of the plate
Thank you Claudio, I may go to a felt store this week.
Walt's eBay items aren't visible to me anymore because he specifically lists his items excluding shipping to Canada. I've used his felts before but can't get a hold of him by email or phone.
Walt's eBay items aren't visible to me anymore because he specifically lists his items excluding shipping to Canada. I've used his felts before but can't get a hold of him by email or phone.
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gramophoneshane
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Re: new upholstery of the plate
I've always found it's a good idea to look in at least 2 fabric and/or craft supply stores when looking for turntable felt.
They often get felt from different suppliers, so there's a better chance you'll find the correct colour and quality felt or velvet/velour to make a suitable replacement.
The best quality felt I've come across is used by billiard table manufacturers/restorers, but it can often be too high quality for a lot of cheaper or mass produced machines.
But if you're looking for the closest match to the original, it pays to shop around.
They often get felt from different suppliers, so there's a better chance you'll find the correct colour and quality felt or velvet/velour to make a suitable replacement.
The best quality felt I've come across is used by billiard table manufacturers/restorers, but it can often be too high quality for a lot of cheaper or mass produced machines.
But if you're looking for the closest match to the original, it pays to shop around.