Practice run at a DIY turntable

dnewma04 · 29th April 2009, 12:07 PM

It's just made of laminated MDF with nothing done particularly precisely or nicely, but I just want to come away with something marginally functional.

I used parts from a rekokut K-33H (platter, motor, bearing) that I had been hanging on to for a while and an SME Series III I had. Still have no idea what cartridge I will use, I have a nice Shure V15 III stylus but no cartridge, and a couple of other MM carts around. Not sure what the best match would be for the arm.

I hope to have it completed before this weekend's AKfest (audiokarma), or as completed as a PVC and MDF turntable can be.

nicoch58 · 29th April 2009, 07:05 PM

MDF is not health safety

best

dnewma04 · 29th April 2009, 09:11 PM

I wear a respirator when working with MDF or any other type of wood. I'd rather go respiratorless with MDF than black walnut.

Binaural · 30th April 2009, 04:56 AM

Looks like we both had about the same idea for a turntable. It looks great. The only diffenrece is I used 5 layers of 3/4" mdf for mine, but with the Rek-O-Kut platter on top it will probably come out to be the same. Progress looks great! Can't wait to see the final product.

planet10 · 30th April 2009, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dnewma04
I have a nice Shure V15 III stylus but no cartridge

I think i have a body with no stylus.

dave

null object · 30th April 2009, 05:47 AM

Looks great!
Well done for just doing it.

that table saw is also a work of art. very jealous.

null object · 30th April 2009, 05:51 AM

How is the rek o cut bearing? Good?
Could you post a pic of it?

I am interested in the older bearing designs. I have a post running about my Presto Record cutting platter and bearing. I'd love to see the Rek o cut.

dnewma04 · 30th April 2009, 09:28 AM

The ROK bearing isn't the last word in precision and maybe a bit noisier than some better bearings on the market. The shaft is 1/2" and has a spiral groove in it to pull up the lubricant. I would guess that if I machined a new housing with some precision oilite sleeves and a proper thrust plate, it would make a very very good bearing. The platter needs some damping added, it's rather bell like if you tap on it.

I should have it hooked up by tonight with some luck.

The table saw is a nice one. I have an Oliver 232-D, but I'm saving up for a nice fence for it. In the mean time, the inlaw's Craftsmen suits me just fine.

null object · 30th April 2009, 01:06 PM

Cool thanks for the info.
Yes I thought the fence looked a bit dodgy but huge table. very nice.

dnewma04 · 30th April 2009, 01:47 PM

Oh, the fence on the pictured table is excellent. It's a Biesemeyer fence.

The fence on the Oliver shown below isn't quite so stellar.

29th April 2009, 12:07 PM	#1
dnewma04 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MI	Practice run at a DIY turntable It's just made of laminated MDF with nothing done particularly precisely or nicely, but I just want to come away with something marginally functional. I used parts from a rekokut K-33H (platter, motor, bearing) that I had been hanging on to for a while and an SME Series III I had. Still have no idea what cartridge I will use, I have a nice Shure V15 III stylus but no cartridge, and a couple of other MM carts around. Not sure what the best match would be for the arm. I hope to have it completed before this weekend's AKfest (audiokarma), or as completed as a PVC and MDF turntable can be.

29th April 2009, 07:05 PM	#2
nicoch58 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004	MDF is not health safety best __________________ Sic58

30th April 2009, 05:47 AM	#6
null object diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2009	Looks great! Well done for just doing it. that table saw is also a work of art. very jealous. __________________ You've Done The Right Thing

30th April 2009, 05:51 AM	#7
null object diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2009	How is the rek o cut bearing? Good? Could you post a pic of it? I am interested in the older bearing designs. I have a post running about my Presto Record cutting platter and bearing. I'd love to see the Rek o cut. __________________ You've Done The Right Thing

30th April 2009, 01:06 PM	#9
null object diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2009	Cool thanks for the info. Yes I thought the fence looked a bit dodgy but huge table. very nice. __________________ You've Done The Right Thing


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29th April 2009, 09:11 PM	#3
dnewma04 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MI	I wear a respirator when working with MDF or any other type of wood. I'd rather go respiratorless with MDF than black walnut.

30th April 2009, 04:56 AM	#4
Binaural diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Monroe, NC (SE of Charlotte)	Looks like we both had about the same idea for a turntable. It looks great. The only diffenrece is I used 5 layers of 3/4" mdf for mine, but with the Rek-O-Kut platter on top it will probably come out to be the same. Progress looks great! Can't wait to see the final product.

30th April 2009, 09:28 AM	#8
dnewma04 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MI	The ROK bearing isn't the last word in precision and maybe a bit noisier than some better bearings on the market. The shaft is 1/2" and has a spiral groove in it to pull up the lubricant. I would guess that if I machined a new housing with some precision oilite sleeves and a proper thrust plate, it would make a very very good bearing. The platter needs some damping added, it's rather bell like if you tap on it. I should have it hooked up by tonight with some luck. The table saw is a nice one. I have an Oliver 232-D, but I'm saving up for a nice fence for it. In the mean time, the inlaw's Craftsmen suits me just fine.

30th April 2009, 01:47 PM	#10
dnewma04 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MI	Oh, the fence on the pictured table is excellent. It's a Biesemeyer fence. The fence on the Oliver shown below isn't quite so stellar.

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