This will be part one of two or three videos describing the RCA 45 RPM idler (drive wheel)...it's importance, function AND a way for you to rebuild it yourself!! I always like to think outside the box (sometimes throwing the box away) and learning to save myself a few $$$ along the way. Now I'm going to attempt to show you how to do that as well!!
In my first "how to" video I've shown you how to replace a cartridge in the RCA 45 players for VERY little money, provide a GREAT sound and even greater satisfaction of doing it yourself! It was a great success with wonderful comments. I continue to sell those cartridges with GREAT comments & success on the part of the installers. In this second "how to" video I'm going to talk about the all important idler (drive wheel)...whether you need to send it out for rebuilding OR whether you'd like to consider tackling the restoration of the idler yourself. My hope is that this will prove to be an invaluable video for you. There will be a second & possibly a third "how to" video describing exactly how to refurbish your idler into a most perfect & usable idler for far less money than sending it out for rebuilding. It will require the use of a lathe & a couple of turning tools. ANY small lathe will do including a mini wood lathe. In fact, I own several mini & midi wood lathes because I turn "high end" writing instruments as another of my hobbies.
I have plans for another "how to" video regarding the RCA 45 RPM cycle cam. The RCA cycle cam is extremely important to the correct operation of all the RP-190 changers. I'll be showing you a few different ways to bring those back to life for next to nothing so stay tuned for that video as well as I try to find the time.
I welcome all comments & suggestions! Thanx once again for checking into my videos!