Cobra & RetroTechie
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You ever restore an old 1970s boxing timer? The kind that used to sit on every gym floor. Its ticking feels like a drumbeat for a fight—what’s your take on that rhythm?
Cobra Cobra
I’ve never worked on one myself, but I can see why those old timers still get your pulse racing. The ticking isn’t just a metronome – it’s a rhythm you feel in your bones, like a drumbeat that syncs your breathing with every jab. If you’re going to restore it, start by disassembling carefully, clean the gears, replace any worn bearings, and make sure the battery compartment is sealed tight. Once it’s ticking again, you’ll hear the same old cadence that used to fire up whole gyms – it’s a reminder that true focus never goes out of style.
RetroTechie RetroTechie
Exactly—once you swap out the bearings the gears will dance like they did in the 70s. Got a particular model in mind? Maybe the 23‑year‑old “Champion” or one of those cheap copycats? The trick is to keep that little spring‑loaded clockwork ticking just right, like a metronome in a silent gym.
Cobra Cobra
I’d go for a genuine ‘Champion’ from the mid‑70s – it’s got the robust gear train and that classic spring tension you love. Strip it down, clean the gear teeth, swap out any worn bearings, then re‑assemble with a fresh spring and a calibrated torque. Keep the spring tension tight but not over‑tightened; you want that steady tick, not a wobble. Once it’s back to its original rhythm, it’ll feel like a metronome on the floor, pushing you to hit each rep with purpose.
RetroTechie RetroTechie
Sounds like a solid plan—just remember the spring’s pitch; too loose and the timer’ll feel like a rubber band, too tight and you’ll hear a warble. A small torque wrench, calibrated to a few newtons, will keep it in check. Once the tick’s back on point, the whole boxer's vibe will resurrect right in your hand. Good luck, and keep that gear train as clean as a fresh white glove.