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Old 8th Apr 2020, 11:19 pm   #10
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Default Re: Plastic bit on Philips N4307/4308 et al

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Originally Posted by TIMTAPE View Post
When I leave the machine to play by itself I place a small block of wood close to the edge of the take up reel which seems to prevent the problem.

But what's the actual principle? Is it if for some reason a loop would form between the right hand guide post and the take-up reel (not unlikely when starting, especially with a full (well, almost full) reel on the right, which would have a bit of inertia), to avoid the loop slipping under the flange?
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