I found an old Replogle globe from a thrift shop. I always wanted to have one, and despite it being old, and in a language I cannot even read or speak, I am happy.
My issue is that the globe does not spin freely, because the globe seems to be sitting lower than usual at the bottom.
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How does one remove the spindle (metal rod running through the center) on one of these? If I could safely remove the spindle (without any further damage to it), then maybe I can insert a plastic bushing to make the globe spin freely again? When I raise the globe, (like with my finger there) it spins freely. So I think the globe sits too low and there must be something missing. Or it could be something else. Maybe something on the inside?
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Or, if you have another suggestion and maybe have seen this issue before I would appreciate a fix here!
Thanks a lot in advance!
I found an old Replogle globe from a thrift shop. I always wanted to have one, and despite it being old, and in a language I cannot even read or speak, I am happy.
My issue is that the globe does not spin freely, because the globe seems to be sitting lower than usual at the bottom.
[image|3029930]
How does one remove the spindle (metal rod running through the center) on one of these? If I could safely remove the spindle (without any further damage to it), then maybe I can insert a plastic bushing to make the globe spin freely again? When I raise the globe, (like with my finger there) it spins freely. So I think the globe sits too low and there must be something missing. Or it could be something else. Maybe something on the inside?
[image|3029931]
[image|3029933]
Or, if you have another suggestion and maybe have seen this issue before I would appreciate a fix here!
Thanks a lot in advance!