DIY Personal Turntable

[doitmyself]

Here is the drawing of my DIY turntable. I have just finished the drawings and started doing the different pieces. The main part is in "graphite". I'll got them tomorrow. I will post every details with photos and drawings of each pieces.
I just also want to apologize for my English. I try to do my best to be understand, and also undarstand.
OK, so here is the main drawing:

 

[dtut]

Beautiful drawings and I like a lot of the ideas in the design. What kind of bearing are you using in the arm?

If my French were as good as your English, I would be quite proud of myself.

 

[jacco vermeulen]

What a main bearing, almost the work of a self-tailing winch designer.

(a Cabestan Tourbillon vertical wrist watch would look nice with this turntable )

 

[doitmyself]

Hi Dtut,
And thanks a lot. The tangential tonearm is the "black part". I must take a big care in realisation. The bearings are: SKF LBBS 16-21S, and the rod is in stainless stell 304L with chrome application to get Ra 0.2 surface tolerance.

 

[doitmyself]

Hi Jacco, the main bearings are 6000 series and they will work into oil in order to decrease noises. All pieces are will be made in stainless steel, PEHD500, except tonearm (in aluminium AG3, or AU4G). Each pieces use O'rings for noise isolation. And the main plate is done with two pieces using silent blocs.

 

[sq225917]

Good look with the bearings on the main spindle, low rotational speed and thick oil might help reduce the noise, remove the seals from them as well.

 

[doitmyself]

Here are some pieces that I have done yesterday and today. Not very difficult at moment.

 

[Trzalica]

Real nice crafstmenship! Keep us posted (and yes, I just found yet another thread to subscribe to B-))

 

[djn]

Beautiful work D. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress.

 

[doitmyself]

OK, another problem solved. I've got my main pieces yesterday afternoon (see photos). It was the company who had done my kitchen a few years ago. I've got them for the price of 3 or 4 coffees . I want to thanks them a lot ( http://www.marbreriegomet.fr ).

 

[kevinahcc20]

Wow...that is some nice work for a few cups of coffee!

 

[gychang]

Here is the drawing of my DIY turntable. I have just finished the drawings and started doing the different pieces. The main part is in "graphite". I'll got them tomorrow. I will post every details with photos and drawings of each pieces.
I just also want to apologize for my English. I try to do my best to be understand, and also undarstand.
OK, so here is the main drawing:

thanks for the great thread. gychang

 

[RCruz]

Good looking start

 

[doitmyself]

Real nice crafstmenship! Keep us posted (and yes, I just found yet another thread to subscribe to B-))

Thanks mate, I appreciate.

 

[Straight Tracker]

Hello doitmyself

I've got them for the price of 3 or 4 coffees.

I understand Coffee is expensive in Europe?

Is that material black granite or is it synthetic?

Sincerely,

Ralf

 

[analog_sa]

I've got them for the price of 3 or 4 coffees .

Civet coffees i assume. The original Le Platine notwithstanding i don't think granite makes a great TT base. Or great anything audio related. Would have made a nice coffee table if it wasn't for all the holes.

 

[doitmyself]

I understand Coffee is expensive in Europe?

Is that material black granite or is it synthetic?

Sincerely,

Ralf

Hi Ralf,
The material is real granite, not synthetic. In fact, when I had explained to Mr Gomet, owner of the company, my project, and that I just wanted 2 pieces of granite, even not well cutted, he has understood my "fanatisme" about vinyl sound, and decided to realise the platines for really the price of 3 or 4 cup of coffees for his employees. I really give him 20 euros and a very good bottle of French "Medoc" red wine (2003 year).

 

[doitmyself]

Today, I'll start realising the main shaft, see drawing:
And hope to finish it tomorrow morning.

 

[jacco vermeulen]

Monsieur le DIM,

curious me would like to know which oil seals you'll use on the bottom of the shaft.

 

[doitmyself]

Monsieur le DIM,

curious me would like to know which oil seals you'll use on the bottom of the shaft.

Hi Jacco, no prob see photos. Composite seal, and IEE type seal.