DIY Turntable

Dougie085 · 27th June 2007, 03:33 AM

Where can I purchase a prefabbed platter? Like acrylic or composite or something? And pretty thick like 3inches or so would be nice. I can't seem to find much I find things in posts but the company no longer has the platter there and what not.

Dougie085 · 27th June 2007, 04:09 AM

I found one on EBay but its 1.5" thick. Thats still pretty thick and may work. They also have the bearing assembly available for it. Its from Hong Kong though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/turntable-platte...QQcmdZViewItem

Dougie085 · 27th June 2007, 03:11 PM

Hmm noone? How about anyone here that has made one or turned one or formed one. Would anyone be willing to do one for me for a price?

Sonusthree · 27th June 2007, 03:24 PM

Why don't you try your local window shop/glazier?
They will probably be able to make you a glass or acrylic platter.
Any local woodworker/furniture maker should be able to cut you some wood.
Have you tried your local telephone directory?

Regards,
Martin

Dougie085 · 27th June 2007, 03:28 PM

Well here in Pittsburgh really isn't a lot of little woodworking places around. In fact the only thing I know of around here is WoodCraft. As for glass places... Its about the same but I'll look around.

ssmith · 2nd July 2007, 03:56 AM

diyhifisupply sell the platters and bearings for their TT separately. I checked a while back and the platter was $100, the bearing $80.

OzMikeH · 2nd July 2007, 04:03 AM

Telephone directory would be a good start, except it's square...
har har.

eduard · 2nd July 2007, 10:36 AM

Hello,
A few years ago Scheu did made this platter for me. A bigger diameter but because of the smaller upper part still ready to be used with a standard arm.It is a one piece made to measure design but they have some choices that will give you close to what you are searching for. Use google for Scheu and you will be directed to their site. Eduard. P.s weight just under 13 kilogram

ssmith · 2nd July 2007, 12:35 PM

yes, scheu sell platters and bearings. They look very nice too.
here is the link for the PDF pricelist:

http://www.scheu-analog.de/files/preisliste.pdf

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Dougie085 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio	DIY Turntable Where can I purchase a prefabbed platter? Like acrylic or composite or something? And pretty thick like 3inches or so would be nice. I can't seem to find much I find things in posts but the company no longer has the platter there and what not.

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27th June 2007, 04:09 AM	#2
Dougie085 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio	I found one on EBay but its 1.5" thick. Thats still pretty thick and may work. They also have the bearing assembly available for it. Its from Hong Kong though. http://cgi.ebay.com/turntable-platte...QQcmdZViewItem

27th June 2007, 03:11 PM	#3
Dougie085 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio	Hmm noone? How about anyone here that has made one or turned one or formed one. Would anyone be willing to do one for me for a price?

27th June 2007, 03:24 PM	#4
Sonusthree diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brighton,UK	Why don't you try your local window shop/glazier? They will probably be able to make you a glass or acrylic platter. Any local woodworker/furniture maker should be able to cut you some wood. Have you tried your local telephone directory? Regards, Martin

27th June 2007, 03:28 PM	#5
Dougie085 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio	Well here in Pittsburgh really isn't a lot of little woodworking places around. In fact the only thing I know of around here is WoodCraft. As for glass places... Its about the same but I'll look around.

2nd July 2007, 03:56 AM	#6
ssmith diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Paris	diyhifisupply sell the platters and bearings for their TT separately. I checked a while back and the platter was $100, the bearing $80.

2nd July 2007, 04:03 AM	#7
OzMikeH diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2007	Telephone directory would be a good start, except it's square... har har.

2nd July 2007, 12:35 PM	#9
ssmith diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Paris	yes, scheu sell platters and bearings. They look very nice too. here is the link for the PDF pricelist: http://www.scheu-analog.de/files/preisliste.pdf

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