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i just got a columbia Q at the Wayne show, and the motor is really loud, is there anything i can do about that? also on the left hand side there is a know with a spring sticking out of the side, what is that and how loose should it be? thanks :)

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You should probably post a clear picture of what you describe.

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Sounds like the knob you’re talking about is the speed control . For the noise a good cleaning and lubricating might help .
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phonograph guy3435 wrote: Sun Oct 13, 2024 3:19 pm i just got a columbia Q at the Wayne show, and the motor is really loud, is there anything i can do about that? also on the left hand side there is a know with a spring sticking out of the side, what is that and how loose should it be? thanks :)
The knob with the spring behind it is the speed control. It's not a matter of it being loose or tight, just a matter of it being set to the right speed.

As to it being loud, since we can't hear it, it's difficult to say what's amiss and how it can be fixed.

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heres what it sounds like. also what oil should i use?
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There’s no video, I use sewing machine oil

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thanks! i cant get the video to upload tho.

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