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Can anyone tell me how to replace the velvet covering on the turntable of a Columbia 163 portable phonograph, please? The rim does not look to be detachable. and the gap under the flange is surely too small to push a new piece of velvet into? Would appreciate any help on this one.
Barry
Turntable velvet replacement.
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Re: Turntable velvet replacement.
That rim is pressed on, I believe. Sorry, I have never tried to remove one.
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Re: Turntable velvet replacement.
Unfortunately it doesn't have the Garrard motor. It has a Heineman Flyer motor, and the turntable is a very light, with a straight edge. Strangely, to get the turntable off, you have to unscrew the centre spindle. Never seen anything like it before, and spent a long time squirting penetrating oil down the spindle and trying to pull the table off!
I can't see how the rim is attached. There doesn't seem to be a double thickness at the bottom edge of the rim, which I would expect if it was pressed on. As said before, there is no way that you could tuck a new piece of covering in the gap between the turntable and the flange of the rim. Any further suggestions more than welcome!
Barry
I can't see how the rim is attached. There doesn't seem to be a double thickness at the bottom edge of the rim, which I would expect if it was pressed on. As said before, there is no way that you could tuck a new piece of covering in the gap between the turntable and the flange of the rim. Any further suggestions more than welcome!
Barry
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Re: Turntable velvet replacement.
Well, I've just been examining the turntable on my P-1, which also has a Heineman Flyer motor, with the same spindle arrangement.
As far as I can see, the velour isn't really tucked in anywhere, but simply cut to size and carefully glued down. Perhaps your best bet is to apply your adhesive as accurately as possible, and trim the velour with a fresh razor blade, following the gap as you cut. (You might have to use more than one blade to finish, as the edge may get dulled by the metal)....
Actually, it would be best to use a jig of some sort, with a peg to fit in the spindle hole, and a slot for the razor blade, to insure a perfect cut....
Bill
As far as I can see, the velour isn't really tucked in anywhere, but simply cut to size and carefully glued down. Perhaps your best bet is to apply your adhesive as accurately as possible, and trim the velour with a fresh razor blade, following the gap as you cut. (You might have to use more than one blade to finish, as the edge may get dulled by the metal)....
Actually, it would be best to use a jig of some sort, with a peg to fit in the spindle hole, and a slot for the razor blade, to insure a perfect cut....
Bill
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Re: Turntable velvet replacement.
Thanks, Bill, that would seem to be the answer. I didn't want to pull the old, very damaged cover off until I was sure I could replace it successfully, now I can. I have a jig already made up for cutting perfect 10" felt mats for HMV turntables, just a straight batten of wood with a hole in one end to fit over the turntable spindle, and a scalpel blade screwed into the outer edge. Works perfectly! Thanks again,
Barry
Barry