Sometimes you can use an emery board to smooth the surface of the wheel a bit. I have also had luck removing the wheel, plunking it in hot soapy water and scrubbing the edges using a green 3M pad. Let dry thoroughly and give it a shot. If none of these works, Magnavox changer are plentiful out there on the bay and usually their wheels seem to stay rather soft from the ones I've had over the years. Sean -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Ken & Brenda Brekke Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 9:52 PM To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Rubber drive wheel question Does anyone on this list know how to revitalize an old rubber drive wheel for an electric phonograph turntable. My father would really love to get his old Magnovox to play better. The turntable's speed seems to vary a little. I was able to get to the drive wheel and the surface seemed a bit hard. If I remember they should be softer to grab the turntable better. Any help would be appreciated. Ken _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L at oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank