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Webster Chicago turntable

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Hi, I have a webster chicago 3 speed, model 114-31 turntable from 1952 and I'm trying to find a 45 rpm stacking adaptor for it. Does anyone know where I might be able to find the right one for this model or a service manual with a parts listing. Any help would be appreciated, thanks
 
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Wow! I'm thinking that's going to be a tough one since Webster-Chicago/Webcor hasn't been in business for 50 years. The only thing I can suggest is to set up RSS feeds for "Webster-Chicago" and "Webcor" on eBay and hope for the best.

It's not unlikely that Webster-Chicago used the same spindle on others or all of their changers so you might be successful getting a spindle for a different model.

John
 
Maybe try vinylengine.com but if not there, I'm not sure. A service manual from ebay may be your answer.
 
I have one the has "LRS-20", "MADE IN ENGLAND" stamped on top. Not sure if it works or is complete.
 
Webster Chicago had no 45 spindle adapters in the very early 50's they instead sold the metal snap in adapters that would be placed into the large 45 hole.
I have a case of them.
 
orthophonic said:
Webster didn't use auto adaptors early on but often the later webcor spindles will work.
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Maybe --but I don't think so with that unit because it worked on a push off method.

Original Poster---Can you please post a picture of the turntable in question...
 
First I want to thank everyone for their feedback on this and time. I have found a couple of 45 adaptors with Webcor on them and thought that I would take a chance and buy one. They are not all the same size and I think the one I need is 4 inches high with a hole on top. I'll see what I can find out. Thanks Again.
 
If it is an earlier model with the side pusher the adaptor will not work, it it has the
overarm stabilizer a Webor adaptor will work. I think they had went to the overarm
by 1952, post a picture.
 
Attached are the requested pictures of the turntable. Even if I don't find what I'm looking for, I think other members would be interested in the pictures and a nice addition of info. for audiokama. By the way, this is a Viking console by Eatons in Canada. Thank you for your help!
 

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