http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/reel2reel Questions tagged with 'reel2reel' at Ask MetaFilter. Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:14:34 -0800 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:14:34 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/34405/Tape%2Dmachine%2Dreel%2Dmotor%2Dpulleys%2Dthe%2Dmind%2Dreels%2Dand%2DIve%2Dgot%2Dthat%2Dsyncing%2Dfeeling What are reel motor pulleys on a reel-to-reel tape recorder and how do I replace them? I am looking to purchase my first analog multitrack tape recorder. The machine I am looking at, a Fostex R-8 (second-hand, of course) seems to be in good condition. However, the owner has noted that he has ordered new reel motor pulleys to be included in the sale, because they need replacement. I have no reason to believe the machine is, for the rest, not in good shape.<br> <br> All fine and dandy, but: what <em>are</em> reel motor pulleys? Anyone with more than a passing acquaintance with open reel tape machines out there who can tell me what they are, what their function is, and whether they are difficult to replace? I am reasonably adept at servicing electronics and audio equipment, but I've never actually opened up an open-reel tape machine.<br> <br> I have searched the web, but with little usable result. Of course, I could just ask the guy, but I don't want to give the impression that I don't have a clue about tape machines - I do, just not enough of a clue to understand what these pulleys do. Also, it would simply be nice to get an independent take on this.<br> <br> So, thanks a heap, tapeheads, and keep it reel! ;) tag:ask.metafilter.com,2006:site.34405 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:14:34 -0800 electronics fostex fostexr8 fostexr-8 motorpulleys pulley pulleys r2r recording reel2reel reelmotorpulleys reeltoreel reel-to-reel tape tapemachine goodnewsfortheinsane