333. How to rebuild a Victor Exhibition phonograph reproducer

[@robertmechner3231]

We the public are blessed to have you Brett Hurt. You're our teacher and great source of information. And I love watching your kitty cats watch as you work on the Exhibition Reproducer.

[@DomP1989]

Love the video! I just picked up a beautiful VV-XVI L-door and all it needs is for me to rebuild the reproducer. Your black cat is a HOOT! 😂😂😂

[@MrScottswierenga]

Would replacing the rubber flange improve the sound quality of the Reproducer?

[@1974hurt]

Yes. When I rebuild a reproducer I replace the flange/isolator.

[@Loupquihurle]

merci beaucoup

[@bonnieshousehold.816]

What length should be the white rubber tube also how would I know if its on correctly

[@1974hurt]

You put the white rubber gasket in and then you fit it. Each one will be a little bit different. It needs to be firm on the inside and the ends just touching.

[@beatlesadeye4912]

What the wax do? Does the centre of the diaphragm touches long needle?or should there be a gap between the diaphragm and the needle?

[@1974hurt]

There should be no gap. The wax seals everything so both sides of the diaphragm must have a drop of wax. The needle bar just barely touches the diaphragm and the wax seals it from air leaks. Be sure to watch the videos a couple of times so you totally understand..

[@beatlesadeye4912]

@@1974hurt thank you very much. I about to do a servicing a hmv portable gramophone. I liked your suggestion. Much helpful your videos

[@deweydodo6691]

I stopped at the 2 tiny nuts first attempt to rebuild. You only use tweezers to loosen and tighten? I am not stocked up on any bees wax though,,,,,,, Any thoughts on gorilla glue?

[@deweydodo6691]

I'll find some bees wax.

[@1974hurt]

No glue

[@tigertom53]

It would be cool to see this under a digital microscope to see how it's all done up close. 🔬🥼

[@1974hurt]

It really would be!