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25th Mar 2018, 3:41 pm | #1 |
Heptode
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Dansette Junior
Just thought I would show off my Dansette Junior project, I love this little piece of nostalgia before and after pictures
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25th Mar 2018, 3:47 pm | #2 |
Heptode
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Re: Dansette Junior
Hopefully all the pics are there
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26th Mar 2018, 7:38 am | #3 |
Hexode
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK.
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Re: Dansette Junior
Superb job.
Mick |
26th Mar 2018, 8:02 am | #4 |
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Re: Dansette Junior
I had one of these when I was a youngster.
Thanks for the pictures of the start and finish with a very smart result. Can you tell us about the journey Leslie? |
26th Mar 2018, 6:59 pm | #5 |
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Re: Dansette Junior
That's come up very nice indeed. Well done.
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26th Mar 2018, 9:21 pm | #6 | |
Heptode
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Re: Dansette Junior
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I recently bought this locally for peanuts, it was in working order but running a bit slow. So I set about dismantling it cleaned up the mechanics and re lubricated the motor bearings, redressed the idler and re lubed the turntable bearing. The amp only consists of a few components and one valve, I only replaced one capacitor it needed a new mains lead and I replaced the TC8H cartridge with a BSR X5H so I could play stereo records on it. It sounds ok just what you would expect from such a simple amp. Next I set about the cabinet first I gave it a good clean, after cleaning I could see that the rexine was actually in very good condition but it was badly faded and stained in several places. So I decided to refinish the rexine using leather restorer which I have used in the past and always had good results. I also resprayed the front grill. Because it looked so nice I decided to splash out on new brass fittings and I think it was worth it and finishes it off very nicely. The front Dansette logo is just a cardboard copy but I have a new one on order. I love the way this one has turned out and its so small and cute |
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26th Mar 2018, 11:31 pm | #7 |
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Re: Dansette Junior
Thanks for that Leslie. The resin has come up so well that I thought you had replaced it.
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29th Mar 2018, 3:44 pm | #8 |
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Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK.
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Re: Dansette Junior
Beware the predictive text gremlin?
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21st Jul 2018, 12:43 am | #9 |
Heptode
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Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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Re: Dansette Junior
Where did you find the hinges? I have a Pilot portable that needs the nickel version of those. THe originals are rusted beyond saving...
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22nd Jul 2018, 4:34 pm | #10 |
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Re: Dansette Junior
Hi
I did a similar record player, I got the hinges from Dansette.com in the UK. I’m surprised Voice of Music, in America doesn’t seem to have them, they have most other parts. Cheers John |
22nd Jul 2018, 11:38 pm | #11 |
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Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK.
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Re: Dansette Junior
Very nice! Worth a few hundred quid in that condition!
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23rd Jul 2018, 6:55 am | #12 |
Heptode
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Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK.
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Re: Dansette Junior
Hello and good morning. Thank you for the photos it looks outstanding. The Red ones always look the best to me.
Kevin. |
23rd Jul 2018, 10:31 am | #13 |
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Re: Dansette Junior
I think you can quite rightly be proud of that.
Peter |
1st Aug 2018, 8:37 pm | #14 |
Heptode
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1st Aug 2018, 8:40 pm | #15 |
Heptode
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Re: Dansette Junior
Thanks for all the compliments this one is a keeper for sure, it gets lots of interest when people visit.
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