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Why not? I've done it, it's fast, cheap (if you have a laser printer), and easy. There are commercial dry-transfer lettering systems that use laser printers, but they are not cheap. This kit costs $90.: http://www.pulsarprofx.com/DecalPRO/index.html Here's an example of the result possible:

Take a look. (I'm new here, but I'd like to build up some rep. points, so, being an EE, I'll take a whack). First, did this deck ever properly erase? Does the deck have a separate erase head (probably does)? Take a look at it. Is it clean? I doubt you can effectively bulk-erase a tape with...

What are the boxes like? Can you please describe them? (I've seen pics on eBay (!) of a double-box OEM shipping carton for some Teac decks, that looked pretty sturdy. I don't imagine Teac was tossing these into UPS or FedEx, however, probably used a bonded private freight company to move the...

Yea, well, this is the "Packing 101" thread, which applied when you can't do business locally. :)

Source for manuals Shame it wasn't mentioned when you started this thread, but for anyone reading now: all of the 3440 manuals are available on HiFiEngine.com for free download. I got user, service, parts, and schematic.

Thanks. Here's a way to start: does anyone have the OEM shipping carton for a tape deck, that they will donate to the cause?

Not! .......... :)

A community shipping support proposal 1. A collection of well-deigned, reusable shipping containers for the most common tape decks, plus a couple of generic containers, owned by the community, or underwritten by interested community members; 2. available to community members for temporary use...

Laser printer Perhaps a last resort, but you can try a regular laser printer. Figure out how to print reversed (it can be done!), and then use a hot iron to transfer the toner to the panel. I know this works for printing on wood and cloth, though I've never tried printing on metal. Should...

Great! I'l PM you, thanks.

Is it possible to turn the lifters on a Teac 3440? Mine are severely worn, and I want to fix it before I run any new tape through this. I might consider making some new lifters on the lathe, or maybe "slipcovers" for the existing ones. Also, has anyone lapped-out the grooves on the other...

(I was going to put this as a reply to the DIY Calibration sticky thread, but I thought this might precipitate a discussion that would clog-up that thread; but moderators, feel free to move this as you see fit). I am interested in establishing a baseline for my deck's operation, and making some...

Has anyone gone through the trouble recently of finding out what new or NOS parts are available for this deck? I called Tascam in New Jersey last week, and the still sell new pinch rollers, 'though they were backordered at the time; while the pinch roller cap was no longer available. I think...

Good pics... ...I'll check my source when I pick up my deck. I think he's parting out a few Teac decks. Funny, doesn't that round leg look like something you could get at a hardware store in the 1960's? The good news is that it can be made pretty easily on a lathe.

Me too! Yea, I just got a 3440, and it's missing three of the back feet. I may have a source - i'll let you know.

Thanks again! Hey, are you following me around here? :) I appreciate your input. Funny, I can't imagine that it is a deteriorated rubber pad, since the defect is so dramatic; I mean, the switch is just rattling around in there. I'm looking at that '3751 part on the parts list now (I have...

(I searched, sorry if this is redundant) The STOP button on my 3440 is loose, like, rattling around in the housing loose. It works. It's just as if it's not supported by springs, or whatever holds it in place. Has anyone ever fixed this issue? I've seen it on other units, so I imagine...

Fixed it! Hey, it was a fuse. Fuse number F906. It's a 250V 1A fuse. Funny, it looked good, but I decided to tilt all of the fuses up out of their holders and check them with an Ohm meter. Sure enough, this one was open. Happened to have a box of these. The fuses are located in the top of...

Thanks for the reply. Just got it yesterday, eBay (of course); never saw it work. Tape IS sticky and shedding. Don't have another yet. Reels spin great in FF and RW: No tape, holding right arm up, in PLAY, take up reel doesn't spin. No tape, holding right arm up, in FF or RW, both...

Hi all, My first post in this GREAT forum! I searched, but couldn't find anything that addresses my issue. Apologies if this is redundant. I just bought a really nice Teac A-3440. It seems pretty good, except that it won't play! FF and rewind work, but when I press PLAY, the take-up reel...