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Restored cassette deck on the bench during testing

Restorations

Step-by-step rebuild logs with measurements: belts, idlers, heads, capacitors, full transport work. If numbers matter, they are here.

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PIN Restoration guide: how to document a deck before touching itTHE BENCH PINNED
Replacing a worn idler tire — full walkthroughTHE BENCH THE BENCH
Capstan belt stretch on 1980s decks, measuredTHE BENCH THE BENCH
Sony-platform reel motor driver recap listTHE BENCH THE BENCH
Denon DR-M3: wow figure from 0.11% to 0.05%THE BENCH THE BENCH
Yamaha K-1020: oiling points that people missTHE BENCH THE BENCH
Aiwa F990: Solenoid dress and mechanism re-greaseTHE BENCH THE BENCH

New notes are added as repairs finish on the bench. Ask your question on WhatsApp — the answer often becomes a thread.