Idler Wheel rebuilding is now available! Mail in your old idler wheel for service. New rubber is bonded to the existing wheel and then cut to correct size and shape. Single disk idlers cost $40.00 to rebuild. Double-disk idler wheels cost $55 to rebuild. The center hole can also be re-machined in brass or nylon, if necessary, for $15 extra. If you want the hub re-machined, then you will need to measure the diameter of the hub spindle to an accuracy of .001 inches (or .01 mm) with a dial caliper or micrometer and get that measurement to us with the old wheel. If your idler wheel is missing, we can also fabricate a new one for you - but we will need accurate measurements of the hub spindle, wheel thickness and outer diameter. Turnaround time is four weeks. Send your old idler wheel with payment to: Turntable Basics, 550 N Lexington Pkwy, St Paul, MN, 55104, USA.

Single Disk / Single Radius Idler Wheel Rebuild $40.00


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Double Disk / Double Radius Idler Wheel Rebuild $55.00


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Mangled Idler Wheel

Yes, this wheel can be rebuilt. Wheels which lose friction tend to slip. This creates heat.

Idler Wheel

Single Disk Idler Wheel

Jockey Wheel

Single Disk Idler Wheel

Idler Disk

Single Disk Idler Wheel

Idler Puck

Single Disk Idler Wheel

Idler Wheel

Single Disk Idler Wheel

Idler Wheel

Single Disk Idler Wheel

Idler Wheel

Single Disk Idler Wheel

Idler Wheel

Single Disk Idler Wheel

Double Disk Idler Wheel

Double Disk Idler Wheel

Two-Step Idler Wheel

Double Disk Idler Wheel

Gates Idler Wheel

This large wheel (more than 3 inches in diameter) is from a Gates Broadcast Table. It is billed as a double disk idler because of its two-step outer rim.

Idler Wheel Mounting

This wheel is held in place by an E-Clip. It is easily removed by sliding it to the left with a slotted screwdriver.

Idler Wheel Setup

This is a common double disk idler wheel setup. The wheel is mounted on an arm which pivots and forces the wheel against the platter. A belt connects drives the belt off of the motor spindle (right). Speed is selected by raising the pivoting arm up and down. This wheel has flat spots from storage and is cracked.

Gates Idler Wheel Installation

A similar double disk idler drive setup, from the Gates table.

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