MarkC Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Like Luthiers of Stringed Instruments I assume repairers of Nagra's have their own unique techniques for replacing tricky parts. Thanks to Maestro Bond and a few other members here it seems this is the only place on the worldwide web to ask for information in the english language. I am Australian and do not speak foreign language apart from musical notation yadda yadda. I am about to embark on removing a sticky gooey lid gasket on a Nagra IV and replacing it with a fresh new one. I have already read a descriptive approach to removing one but how do you put a new one on that is as good as the originals. Is there a technique, clamps or device to make this procedure easier? Should I make a template? What is the best way to keep the gasket from glueing crooked and making it flush with the lid. Peace Mark I have read instructions by one member who has described a way to remove an old decaying rubber gasket on a Nagra IV which has been helpful. Has anyone a detailed step by step approach to putting a fresh new gasket on? What glue and how can you make it fit beautifully straight like the originals? Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 The only guy I ever knew who could do this right (other than Kudelski themselves) was Dan Dugan, and it tried his patience mightily. If it was me attempting this I'd ask Dan for his advice. (dandugan.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted December 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Thanks Philip, You're not The Residents Philip Perkins by any chance are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 At your service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted December 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 To answer my question I received very excellent suggestions. Firstly from Nagra "Please note that the gasket is originally glued with a special tool before adding any other part to the chassis. This is no more possible, once the machine assembled. You should first remove the old gasket and clean the Tape deck. Use a two component glue, which glued slowly and hold the gasket down on his place with scotch tape and the plexi cover. Remove the glue residu once the gasket is glued." Herbert Bartels Nagraaudio However I have decided to go with Dan Dugan's method which is to just replace the part of the gasket that is no good since 90% of the gasket is okay. I must say thanks to Philip and Dan for their time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Thomas Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 On 07/12/2016 at 2:58 AM, Philip Perkins said: At your service. That just got me to look you up on google, really enjoying your music- I'm slightly surprised I hadn't come across you before from that side of things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted December 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Maestro Perkins the Mole Show was a staple in my youth. Did the Rz use Nagra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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