Hitachi RW & FF device

[redbenjoe]

i think -??
that somewhere/ some year that i posted this before--
but for all you new guys and cheapos $$ ( like me)

who buy broken ebay boxes---
here is a dependable variable speed and adjustable torque
tool --
that can rewind or fast forward 423
60 minute tapes on just one battery charge--

 

[MasterBlaster84]

That's funny Ira, so does the drill have auto stop or does it snap the tape?

 

[monchito]

i think the latter because he tried to stop but got his finger stuck on the trigger

 

[Superduper]

If you look closely, you'll see that the right reel is being wound in the "wrong" direction

 

[MasterBlaster84]

If you look closely, you'll see that the right reel is being wound in the "wrong" direction

After Ira works on his tape decks this is how they work.

 

[Superduper]

That explains it!

 

[redbenjoe]

the 'auto-stop' involves -----------
experience , timing and that special touch --
that only a few select members are born with

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however --for those with NONE of those :'-(
there is still hope

slip some vasoline in between the pencil -and the eraser-
and -- boink !!!!!!!!!
you have a slip clutch

 

[Superduper]

You use vaseline on a regular basis Ira? I don't think I've seen any in my house in 30 years. What else do you use it for?

And then after, how to you remove the vaseline? Do tell.

 

[blu_fuz]

- someone will probably go and do that now and we will see threads started about how someone snapped all their tapes

 

[Superduper]

No. You've got to do it the right way. Like Ira says don't forget the vaseline.

 

[redbenjoe]

blu_fuz --
i actually REALLY DO use this exact rig

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and for you FUNLESS types |-)
who stock no vaseline

we do have an alternate slip-clutch ---
(but its not 1/2 as elegant)

set the torque control to # 1
then -- cut down your voltage-
like - instead of this 9.6 volt battery -
use a 4.8 or even a 3 volt will run a cassette
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and finally --when first experimenting to master these techniques--
ALWAYS practice with your neighbors or brothers, etc tapes

NEVER your own :dog:

 

[skippy1969]

Looks like something Red Green would come up with Ira.........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgMheL7dGu0

 

[redbenjoe]

skippy
eggs actly