How do you remove a Victrola turntable?

How can I safely move a Victrola? ANSWER: Any spring-wound Victrola can be safely transported in the back of a station wagon, van or SUV. Simply remove the soundbox from the tonearm by twisting it counterclockwise 1/8 turn and pulling it off.

What is the value of an old Victrola?

Antique Victrola Values On the whole, Victrolas are worth anywhere between $500-$5,000, depending on the collector’s needs and how many repairs would be needed to make the machine run again, with fully functioning Victrolas being the most expensive and tabletops being the least.

How many times should you crank a Victrola?

Minimally, 25-30 revolutions of the crank should be enough to play one record.

How does a Victor Victrola work?

As the needle tracks the lateral grooves, vibration is mechanically coupled into the soundbox, which consists of a thin diaphragm of mica or (later) aluminum. The diaphragm vibrates in sympathy to the needle movement, and provides a large surface area to subsequently vibrate the air molecules within a hollow tonearm.

How is the motor removed from a Victor Victrola?

The low-cost tabletop models of the mid-1920’s can be serviced simply by turning them upside down; there is no removable motorboard on these machines. The motor is removed from the motorboard by either 2 or 4 large screws that usually tap straight into the motor frame.

How do you remove soundbox from Victor Victrola?

Remove the soundbox by turning it clockwise 1/4 turn (while facing the front) and it can then be pulled straight off the tonearm. Push the tonearm to the far right to clear the motorboard. Then loosen the holding screws around the motorboard (there will be either two or four screws clearly visible at the corners.

What’s the best way to cut the noise on a Victrola?

You can cut down the noise a bit by smearing a big daub of Vaseline on the drive gear. Genuine Victor Victrola tone arms aren’t usually troublesome, but many off-brand machines used pot metal tone arms.

What to do if your Victrola turntable is stuck?

If it is stuck, you can use a small piece of wood held across the top of the turntable to put downward pressure on the center spindle while lifting upwards on the bottom edges of the platter. If necessary, have someone gently rap on the spindle with a rubber mallet while you are pulling upwards.