Teac X-7R MKII part 1

[@Megabatman989]

Such a high quality video for so few views, I hope more people find your channel.

[@Mark5W8Comer]

Thank you so much! I guess it’s that quality vs. quantity thing in action, eh? But these videos are for a specific niche audience, I wouldn’t expect a large audience.

[@NEWfludd3DXL]

I just picked one of these up fairly cheap, but sadly it's missing some rollers. Do you think it's possible to 3D print them and save like $200? Awesome video, very helpful.

[@Mark5W8Comer]

You can try it, but I wouldn’t expect a good outcome. Nothing can replace genuine rubber for those rollers. Yeh, they’re expensive…

[@Sunnbobb]

Thanks again Professor! PS I use JIS screwdrivers, no more stripped heads.

[@Mark5W8Comer]

Those screws were solidly stuck…

[@Sunnbobb]

I don't know if you know this, and excuse me if I'm assuming not, but JIS drivers, (Japanese Industrial Standard) have a different head angle and depth than US screwdrivers. They will not cam out. I rebuild motorcycles, and they are a godsend on Japanese bikes and parts. If I run into resistance, i put my soldering iron on the screw, get it good and hot, and then use a wrench on the square shaft of the driver, together with a couple good taps with a hammer on the handle of the driver, and pressing down, out they come. The vice grips help me put serious leverage on the screw, the JIS won't cam out.@@Mark5W8Comer

[@Mark5W8Comer]

I didn’t know about those! Thanks for telling me- I’ll have to look for them.

[@audubon5425]

I started using the disposable latex gloves a while back - all those chemicals over the years do take a toll on your skin.

[@Mark5W8Comer]

My eagerness to jump into a project makes me forget those details!

[@The8TrackChap]

I've heard from someone (maybe 12voltvids if I remember right) that you can remove the black belt residue from your hands using baby oil.

[@Mark5W8Comer]

Thanks for the hint, and I just tried… NAH!!! Didn’t do much…

[@The8TrackChap]

@@Mark5W8Comer maybe acetone then

[@Mark5W8Comer]

Go with what works! But thanks, I did try…