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

"Carlos E. R." <[email protected]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:23:19 +0200

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On 2026-06-18 11:55, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:
> 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.
> 

Rubber parts of the needed properties? Still need the factory drawings.

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Cheers,
        Carlos E.R.
        ES🇪🇸, EU🇪🇺;