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Just saying thats a good rate to go by even if you figure all the work yhat has to go into rebuilding a mainspring for a Victrola espically for a 2 barrell even a 4 barrell is extra tricky.
. MY Personal Opnion
there is a guy on youtube whom shows how to rebuild a 2 spring victor motor , I do not know how many you guys seen this it is a good ref for SquireWill>?? THis is My Humble Opnion and just Thankful for people that can do this. I have not to much trouble doing a columbia but only a 1 spring O and edison are my favorite to work ok a bit tricky but eiser to work on that a victorla motor;

SquireWill wrote:

edisonrestorer64 wrote: I like to know what you get per hour or jjob I may tackle this myself maybe not>?? Not sure at this point in time

well then maybe some time when i have xtra cash ill have My victrola motor redone
I also need to know the job price for rebuilding the motor I also have 2 xtra spring barrells that have 2 springs in each this i am saveing for my victrola just in case one is broke in the 2 barrell motor.

Aren't you playing devil's advocate here?------------------>
"sorry not me I got a guy who can do a complete rebuild of these for $50 no harm intended Good Luck with your venture I wish you all the luck cheers "

So you have a two spring motor for a Victor ? and two extra spring barrels with springs in them? Tell me the model of the player , so we are on the same page.

I used to charge $50 per spring which is not much for the labor. Its a messy job and
things go wrong more often than not. Any unexpected problem can mean hours of extra
labor. Something to consider.

SquireWill,

Where are you located? I may need the motor from my VV-X refreshed.

SquireWill wrote:I recently found out I am quite capable of doing the Victor motors. That being said I would like to earn some extra cash for a short vacation. 500-600 bucks. So if anyone is out there who might like their motor refreshed and re-lubed..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/willbarq/s ... 457696708/

anyone interested?

The total goal would be 500-600 dollars. Sorry for the confusion. As far as "broken" springs go, it's going to vary case to case scenario. In this venture already found two "ripped" springs. If I had not inspected them or really looked close they could have slipped by. I don't know how long they would have lasted.

I am not going to disclose price here on the forum. Unwise I think, because of people are going to want to send me their worst case scenarios for rehab expecting it for a song. Honest person who just wants to make a few extra dollars. PM or send e-mail.

Yes I totally Agree with you
sincerely william