Fullotone Cabinet Gramophone Restoration

[JerryVan]

Would you think it is worth prying the soundbox apart then JerryVan? It doesn’t damage the mica as I can remove this first so it’s out of the way.

This soundbox looks like it has a lot of potential so I’d really like to replace those isolators if possible.

Please post a photo of what you've got so far.

[LaoChe85]

So while I was taking it apart to the stage I got to before with the mica removed etc the back actually just came off on its own, quite cleanly too. I can see now that the rubber is very brittle and will need replacing. Although I am not entirely sure what to use, so if anyone could suggest a material that would be great! I think making these isolators is the only way due to their specifications.

Overall though, this soundbox looks like it will clean up nicely and the mica might last a little longer if I am careful. I have put back together a Exhibition before and that one works well as far as I can tell so this should be no different hopefully.

[JerryVan]

Similar to what you're doing for the motor mount rubber washers, buy some rubber sheet of the correct thickness and cut out the new isolators. A fairly soft rubber should suffice.

[pumpkin]

I have used tap washers which could be stacked if necessary on a previous restoration of an old HMV.
Can be a bit of a fiddle keeping the washer in place while refixing the motor to the board, only a little cussing required.