Re: 2001:A Space Odyssey ... old machines

"Mr. Man-wai Chang" <[email protected]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:55:21 +0800

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On 6/18/2026 2:47 PM, Carlos E. R. wrote:
> 
> I'm thinking of my father record player. It used tubes. Made to last.
> Wooden box. Alas, the rubber mat on the plate changed to goo while kept
> in storage. Some rubber wheel inside near the motor developed a large dent.
> 
> Useless machine after that. But it worked for 40 or 50 years.
You possibly can keep it working if you know how to make parts, 
including the use of 3D printers.

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