Posted by Scott Dorsey on 01/11/91 11:45

Bill Farnsworth <bill.farnsworth@verizon.net> wrote:
>"GMAN" <glenzabr@xmission.com> wrote>>
>> It doesnt take a rocket scientist to replace a pinch roller and a
>> belt.
>
>Nope, it sure don't.
>It just takes a tensionometer, a transport mechanism adapter plate,
>access to the tension specs (unless you got them etched into your
>mind) ......... AND as David pointed out ............ the part(s) that
>ain't made anymore.

No problem. There are lots of folks out there who are in the business
of rebuilding old pinch rollers. Parts Express does small ones, VIF
and Athan will do larger ones. Just because it's no longer a stocked
item from the manufacturer does that mean you have to dump that 2" Quad
machine.

>A rocket scientist.... Nah!
>A bench tech and a check book, ............. you bet'cha.

A bench tech and a check book are both requirements for keeping a studio
open, yes.
--scott

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