Rigged a 7” onto a 5” tape recorder. As you can see, there is some catching by the smaller disc and the left disc isn’t turning, possibly due to the weight. Suggestions appreciated!
Edit: the rubber band inside the 7” was causing the catching. Have removed it.
As you can see from the video, the left reel isn’t connected yet, therefore the counter doesn’t advance. The K’nex box on the far left has about 1” of height on the recording box. Playing a 7” in a 5” box.
Following up from my previous post here!
I’m dealing with a Sony TC-910, which takes only 3” reels. My goal (see photo) is to create a rig that can play the 7” tape, as I don’t have a larger machine. K’nex has proven effective for holding the 7” reels and I’m curious what’s possible.
What I’ve tried:
Is there an arrangement that might work? I don’t want to cut the 7” reels into 3” versions.
As an alternative, sources for a buying/borrowing a larger machine appreciated!