<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "Globe"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Globe/All?rss=yes en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:34:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Globe: Replogle Vintage Globe Repair]]> 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!

⟐ Answered July 07, 2024 at 11:51 MST

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⟐ Answered October 27, 2022 at 10:58 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/753270/National+Geographic+standing+globe+lighted+components https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/753270 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:58:50 -0700 <![CDATA[Globe: Global keeps turning on its side]]> How do I get my globe to stay in the right position. It keeps turning to it side

⟐ Commented January 25, 2022 at 2:48 MST

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