Every time I come across threads with beautiful turntables, it makes me want to build or buy one. And it's not because I think analog is better or not, but because of the absolute artistic value I see in them. The fact that they produce gorgeous sound is honestly secondary to wanting to own one for its visual qualities. I do love me some nice tubed analog sound, but my cashflow is somewhat restrictive, and thus I simply pine... 
Thank the gods for threads like this one where i can fantasize, at least
-Jared
Thank the gods for threads like this one where i can fantasize, at least-Jared
Hi YNWOAN , there are many way's to Rome ( is an known dutch expression ). I chose for the acrylic platter because it was easy to purchase at Scheu.de , together with bearing and DC-motor.
The plinth is chosen because it's availability. Maybe it will be replaced with an other material ( walnut ).
Experimenting and modding is one of the great sides of this hobby.
greetings
Bouquet
The plinth is chosen because it's availability. Maybe it will be replaced with an other material ( walnut ).
Experimenting and modding is one of the great sides of this hobby.
greetings
Bouquet
Hi Bouquet , please do not think that I am criticising your design, I am not. Indeed, 'there is more than one way to skin a rabbit' (British saying). I am sure your turntable works very well and it is the fact that it is so very different (in almost every way) than my own that I find so interesting.
, please do not think that I am criticising your design, I am not. Indeed, 'there is more than one way to skin a rabbit' (British saying). I am sure your turntable works very well and it is the fact that it is so very different (in almost every way) than my own that I find so interesting.YNWOAN said:
Hi keith ,
I didn't take at it as critisism.
YNWOAN said:
Yes , it really is interesting.
One has to experiment with the materials and tools available.
( for instance , I don't have a lathe )
Have you visited "vinylengine.com" ?
It's a forum just about turntables and cartridges.
greetings
Ron Bouquet
Hi Ron, my real name is Mark
Thanks, I am a member of Viny Engine though.
I am lucky that I have access to a lot of equipment and am able to operate it. For example, when I built the magnetic bearing for my turntable I used a CNC milling machine to make the components. however, necesity is (indeed) the mother of invention, as they say
Thanks, I am a member of Viny Engine though.
I am lucky that I have access to a lot of equipment and am able to operate it. For example, when I built the magnetic bearing for my turntable I used a CNC milling machine to make the components. however, necesity is (indeed) the mother of invention, as they say
My wood base, see page 2 for picture, cost me only 60$. I have it made by a local wood craftsman. He likes to do custom, special jobs. He used dried maple used to build cast mold, from an other small shop next his door. It is laminated and built custom for me according to my ACAD drawing.The finish is just perfect, ready for lacquer or varnish.
Resuming work on my Teres. As suggested by some other members, I added lead to the wood case. To so so, I drilled eight 1-1/4" diameter holes into the base, around the bearing mounting hole. I choose this hole size because I have a wood rod of this exact diameter in stock. The drill bit am using is working like a charm into the dry maple, but make a loot of chips...
Wood base starting weight was 3.73Kg
Wood base starting weight was 3.73Kg
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This I filled each hole with lead chips that I produce cutting lead weight in small pieces. At first, I was planning to insert lead cylinder, but some members mentionned that lead beads or chips would probably be more effective that a solid piece. Here some of the lead chips I'm using.
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Hence the final result. Final weight with lead installed is 4.37Kg, or 0.64Kg of lead. Weight addition was suggested to be between 10% to 20% of the original weight. I added 17%. All good
If you look closely, you'll see a small hole near one of the lead plug. This hole will be use to install a blue led that will illuminate the platter stroboscopic mark (used originally by the Teres speed controller). I'm planning to build small crystal oscillator with the correct frequencies to match the strobe marks and the two speeds 33-1/4 and 45 rpm. Then I can use the stobe marks as a speed indicator since my controller is purely analog.
If you look closely, you'll see a small hole near one of the lead plug. This hole will be use to install a blue led that will illuminate the platter stroboscopic mark (used originally by the Teres speed controller). I'm planning to build small crystal oscillator with the correct frequencies to match the strobe marks and the two speeds 33-1/4 and 45 rpm. Then I can use the stobe marks as a speed indicator since my controller is purely analog.
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