Cotrol knobs for a Tascam tape deck

stephen Bishop · 4th November 2006, 11:38 AM

I recently purchased two Tascam 122 tape decks, one a Mark II model, the other a Mark III. I thought I was being clever making the double purchase, as the older model (sold cheaply just for parts) had the one thing an otherwise excellent Mark III needed - the two volume controls for the left and right inputs. It was a great idea in theory, but the reality proved to be that I couldn't get the damn things off the Mark II machine! There are two small threaded holes on each knob that appear to be for a small screw to tighten them on to the spindle, but I can't for the life of me see any screws in place, and I'm wondering if a previous owner may have glued them on, or whether there's something I'm missing.

Failing that, does anyone have any idea where I could possible source these things? Would Tascam still provide parts for a deck that's been out of produvtion for a few years?

Thanks in advance

Nigel Goodwin · 4th November 2006, 08:32 PM

The Tascam website gives an email address for spares, and a phone number - they should be able to advise you.

moamps · 4th November 2006, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stephen Bishop
....There are two small threaded holes on each knob that appear to be for a small screw to tighten them on to the spindle, but I can't for the life of me see any screws in place.....

Tascam 122mkII knobs are fixed with a small hexagon screw.

Regards,
Milan

stephen Bishop · 5th November 2006, 03:33 AM

Hi Milan,
How far down inside are they? I can't see a thing . I have a tool set with dozens of different heads, including hex. I'll give them a whirl and see what happens.

Thanks.........Tim

stephen Bishop · 5th November 2006, 02:37 PM

Hi again Milan - or anyone!

I tried using my tool set, but they're simply not small enough to get down inside. Can anyone tell me what kind of outlet here in the USA would sell this kind of hex screw driver? Some sort of electronics speacialty store?

Thanks

moamps · 5th November 2006, 02:57 PM

Hi:

the screwdriver is about 1.5 mm thick.
Check out the picture below.

Regards,
Milan

stephen Bishop · 5th November 2006, 03:45 PM

You're a lifesaver Milan. Thanks for going to that trouble for me, it's much appreciated!

Cheers.........Tim

PS - I've known a lot of Croatians in my time back in Australia ( my sister-in-law is of Croatian parantage in fact) and always found them a great bunch of people.

moamps · 5th November 2006, 05:40 PM

Glad to be able to help out. Give my best to your in-laws.

Regards,
Milan

4th November 2006, 11:38 AM	#1
stephen Bishop diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Cotrol knobs for a Tascam tape deck I recently purchased two Tascam 122 tape decks, one a Mark II model, the other a Mark III. I thought I was being clever making the double purchase, as the older model (sold cheaply just for parts) had the one thing an otherwise excellent Mark III needed - the two volume controls for the left and right inputs. It was a great idea in theory, but the reality proved to be that I couldn't get the damn things off the Mark II machine! There are two small threaded holes on each knob that appear to be for a small screw to tighten them on to the spindle, but I can't for the life of me see any screws in place, and I'm wondering if a previous owner may have glued them on, or whether there's something I'm missing. Failing that, does anyone have any idea where I could possible source these things? Would Tascam still provide parts for a deck that's been out of produvtion for a few years? Thanks in advance

4th November 2006, 08:32 PM	#2
Nigel Goodwin diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Derbyshire	The Tascam website gives an email address for spares, and a phone number - they should be able to advise you. __________________ Nigel Goodwin

5th November 2006, 03:33 AM	#4
stephen Bishop diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006	they are? Hi Milan, How far down inside are they? I can't see a thing . I have a tool set with dozens of different heads, including hex. I'll give them a whirl and see what happens. Thanks.........Tim

5th November 2006, 02:37 PM	#5
stephen Bishop diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006	where do i get them? Hi again Milan - or anyone! I tried using my tool set, but they're simply not small enough to get down inside. Can anyone tell me what kind of outlet here in the USA would sell this kind of hex screw driver? Some sort of electronics speacialty store? Thanks

5th November 2006, 03:45 PM	#7
stephen Bishop diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Thanks Milan! You're a lifesaver Milan. Thanks for going to that trouble for me, it's much appreciated! Cheers.........Tim PS - I've known a lot of Croatians in my time back in Australia ( my sister-in-law is of Croatian parantage in fact) and always found them a great bunch of people.


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5th November 2006, 05:40 PM	#8
moamps diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Croatia	Glad to be able to help out. Give my best to your in-laws. Regards, Milan

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