Revised 5-10-20
This Site was hacked into a couple years ago. I have most of it back, but there are still a few problems.
If you find a problem on this site, please let me know where.
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Before we get too serious about roller repair, it appears there have been a few email problems. Its not exactally known where or with whom the problem originates, but several customers have made the same comments with their own emails. I get many emails, a few I don't, most people get mine and a few don't. Some emails get returned as undeliverable. I just want it known, I am still in business, and plan to be for a long time. My address is on the order form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below. All I can say is just keep trying to email me. Sorry for any inconvience.
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<>Speaking from very proud parents, If you have time, take a second and check out my son on TV.On the job video 2. White hard hat On the job video 3. In this video he's Wearing a lime green hard hat.
My Son John Witt is on the National Geographic channel.
Times vary where your at. The name of the show is
"Rock Stars".
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If you go to Ebay, you can buy these
little rings of rubber made to glue onto
your old pinch roller hub and fix the roller yourself.
Just so you know, I have never used these and I never will. I
have my own rubber
blend that I've used for over 15 years and it works great. After
the rubber is bonded to
your hub, I then put your roller on my lathe using an arbor that
is
perfectly centered
to machine your roller to specific diameter and width/thickness.
Do you have a Reel to Reel tape recorder, record player, 8 track player, cassette deck, or just need a roller rebuilt, that may be sitting in the back of a closet, or stashed away, because the pinch roller or idler wheel is dried out, hard, cracked or ruined from improper chemical cleaning?
Click
here to view
possible reasons some rollers turn tar like and gooey and other
don't.
Does you roller look like this? It might and your unaware of it.
Want to fix your roller at home?
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Do you have a question about your pinch rollers, idlers or any other question about your machine?
Ask the experts...Listed below are 2 sites where you can ask a question and you will get answers(free).
To post a question you will have to register first, but it is free. You can look around for free with out registering.
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There is a solution!
Send me your old roller, I will remove all
old rubber and replace
it with new. It will be perfectly flat, or rounded depending
on
your style of roller. It will be perfectly round. No
thumping,
no wobbling, no humming, no more tape slippage. When I’m
done, it will work good, sound as good as new.
The only thing that may prevent this
from happening is if the roller you send me has a bushing/bearing that
is worn, and any machine that is 40-50 years old will have some
wear, and you will have some W&F. Most
people will never notice it. If you want your bearing or bushing
replaced, I can do that for an additional charge. Price will vary
depending on roller style you have. I'm not trying to scare you, or
saying you have to have your bushing replaced. Very few people
have there bushings replaced and they happy with the sound.
I'm just telling you this because after doing this for over 15
years, its a sure thing.
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Below (or above left) you will find links that will allow you to download the order form as either a MS Word file or in PDF format
(which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
The order form has a few questions about your roller, along with additional shipping information.
Order form and payment must accompany the roller. If you are sending more than one roller, and the
rollers are different sizes, please attach one form per roller..
I am not responsible for rollers shipped without the order form .
Most pinch rollers and idlers for "Home Units" because they are smaller in size (most 1/2 inch tape and smaller) are $35.00 each, plus a $6.00 Total shipping and handling in the states.
That $5.00 will cover 1 to 4 rollers and I will ship them back to you U.S.P.S. with $50 insurance.
( click insurance for more options)
Since most "Pro Audio" rollers are usually physically larger than Home rollers, there for additional charges may apply. Prices are determined by the physical size of the roller, not because its a Pro or Home Unit.
If in doubt of the charge for your roller, email me.
For other shipping options and ideas, click the link below.
The roller you send me for rebuilding will be the one you get back, I never swap rollers.
There for it will fit your machine exactually as before, you don't have to worry about getting a roller with a worn out bushing.
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Click here to view pictures of rollers I've done by
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The big idler debate
Does idler size (diameter) affect the
final speed????
This applies to a single tire idler only.
If your having a speed issue with your machine, and you think its the idler size (diameter) causing the problem, below are links to other sites where experts discuss and explain this in detail.
More info
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See a print out of a wow and flutter test
on my rebuilt roller as
compared to a factory roller.
There are test results from 2
different
customers.
Click here
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Look
The Discontinued From Tascam Are Here now!!
Need a Spare?
Complete pinch rollers for Tascam MSR 24. Including new roller bearing, --- Ready to install
$85.00 plus shipping
Tascam MSR-16 Spare Counter Roller
New Rubber
Aluminum center
3 Screws.
These 2 rollers have been manufactured and built from Tascams Spec's
Satisfaction Guaranteed
As pictured $85.00 plus shipping
or have your roller rebuilt for less
Limited Supply
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Reproduced Otari MX-70 ready to install.
2 new bearings
New Rubber
$130.00 plus shipping
Satisfaction Guaranteed
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Pioneer 909
$65 each
Plastic cap not included
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See other new rollers here
Do you have some other brand or model R2R and would like a spare pinch roller?
If So,
Contact me at t.e.witt@juno.com
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"New"
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What to
use for cleaning pinch
rollers and other rubber items
This is for new rubber and will not fix old hard or gooey rubber.
Many people ask me what to clean their pinch rollers with. I wish I had a good super secret formula I used and could tell you about, but I don't. I see daily and hear what chemicals do to rubber, and it isn't good. Sooner or later the rubber will be ruined. Some types of rubber dry out, crack, and get hard, while others get soft and gooey.
My advise and its only my opinion, and
I know this doesn't
clean as good as some high octane chemicals, but I suggest just
plain
old dish soap and water, then rinse good.
Sorry thats about it.
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Turn around time from Oct. thru May (Winter months) is usually 3 to 6 days from time of receipt. Due to a few vacations, at times, turn around times may be 2 weeks or more from June thru Oct. I suggest emailing me before sending your rollers. Generally speaking , business will not be interrupted.
The rollers arrived yesterday. They look great. I installed one on the Roland tonight and adjusted the roller tension for optimal stability. Terry...I have never heard a tape echo sound so "in-tune" in my life. The difference is phenominal. I can't thank you enough for your great service and great work. The owner of this unit will be blown away! Once again Terry, thanks so much for the great work and service. I hope to have the opportunity to do business in the future. There are a lot of Space Echo's and Echoplexes out there that are crying for new pinch rollers. The sound of their cry is always warbly and out of tune! :
Tomi Abriel
Axe-Amp Tech Service.
Repair and modification of guitars, amps, and effects.
Email....tom1@hfx.eastlink.ca
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I service Nakamichi, Revox and the 3014 cassette decks. I've used you for all my Revox andHi Terry,
now Tandberg decks, and whenever I need a Nak roller (which is not very often), and
always have gotten excellent results. I recommend you to anyone that asks. Perry
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If you have a calipers, and want to measure your machine to get a exact fitting pinch roller, let me know.
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Emergency Service Available Here
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If you are going to send me your roller, please down load the order form below.
Order Form (MS Word format) Primary address t.e.witt@juno.com
Order Form (PDF format) secondary tewitt1949@hotmail.com (this address checked seldom)
I check and answer all Juno emails 3-4 times a day.
Click here for Shipping Ideas If you don't hear anything after 24
hrs, I didn't get it, Please try gain.
Check your junk mail folder
Check your spam filter folder
Special return shipping requests for me to follow
New
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If you have emailed me and have not received
an
answer after 24 hours, check
here. It may have been returned to me as
undeliverable.
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If you want to talk to me on the phone, Email me, and due to time zone differences,
we will set up a convenient time.
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Tell Rick Terry sent you.
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