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Author Topic: autowind 3 makeup table Lynn Roy Film Handler Posts: 8 From: Mansura, LA, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 02-10-2007 04:33 PM                     My Christie Autowind 3 makeup table loads the platter fine but won't load to spindle. Checked motor drive assy and runs fine. Tried to jump toggle switch but no cigar. Why isn't spindle load working ? Could it be toggle switch ?  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 02-10-2007 06:10 PM                     Probably the speed control.  |  IP: Logged Ken McFall Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 615 From: Haringey, London. Registered: Apr 2001 posted 02-11-2007 07:19 AM                     With respect I doubt it's the speed control as it is common to both make-up and breakdown. Check out both toggle switches.  |  IP: Logged Lynn Roy Film Handler Posts: 8 From: Mansura, LA, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 02-11-2007 09:39 AM                     speed control works ok for the platter so probably not that..I did order an inexpensive toggle switch though.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 02-11-2007 01:47 PM                     If it is the speed control(they are almost a joke) then I reccomend rebuilding the MUT with a 2 amp variac, 20 amp block type bridge rectifier and 2 amp circuit breaker. Replace the speed control with these parts and you'll never ever have a problem with your MUT again. These parts only coast a little more than the list price of the new speed control from Christie anyway. Build up is also a little bit faster as well. Mark  |  IP: Logged

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