HISTORY:
Working through yet more reel to reel related accessories and media plus some PHILIPS reel to reel tape machines, models N4504 & N4512
These reel table components are used in either model
Not a bad machine from Philips, 3 motors, separate Read and Write heads in addition to the Erase head, 3 run speeds but not all that impressed with the extensive use of plastic for the case, albeit high impact very strong plastic! This makes for a pretty lightweight machine compared to the Otari 5050's and Studer B67's I have lugged around in the past!
There was actually very little "wrong" with the machines I am "parting out" but I felt they were more useful as "organ donors" to bring other machines back to life (or improve their functioning) so they are currently being "operated on" to extract useful components.
I am very much "into" sustainability and a complete tape machine represents a LOT of embedded energy and to waste that embedded energy is a very bad thing, even worse is to bury it in landfill and subsequently poison our environment!
What is embedded energy?
Embedded energy is a measurement of the total energy that was used to create a component, a module or a complete piece of equipment originally.
HERE is some more information about Ee
PHILIPS - Reel To Reel Tape Recorder SPARE PART
REEL TABLE & ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS
Model: N4504 OR N4512
Part # 3103-228-0422 & various others (reference the Service Manual)
59 - Reel Table Assembly (multiple items - look at the photograph please)
112 - Bearing Assembly **
Not obvious in the Service Manual but there is actually a difference between the Take Up and Supply bearings (underneath the reel table). The Supply side bearing is larger and incorporates a pulley to drive the mechanical counter via a belt.
See my notes below when purchasing these reel table components
Included are the mounting screws
PLEASE look at the photographs to make sure the part(s) you require are included! If you cannot see the component you are in need of ... it is NOT included.
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED
CLEAN
NO damage to any part "extracted"
NO broken parts!
SPECIAL COMMENTS:
I particularly like the spring loaded spindle (lift, twist and release - this will hold your reel very steady) reminds me a great deal of the same type used in Revox and Studer equipment albiet the table is plastic unfortunately.
To ensure a client receives the correct bearing assembly, please indicate if the reel table is to be used as a Supply reel or Take Up.
I have now packed these reel table components carefully into sealed, clear plastic packets awaiting a new owner to breathe life back into their own machine(s)
