anyone else noticed this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/TURNTABLE-MARBL...oryZ3283QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
That seems to take care of a lot of the hard work for only $200
How does the oil-filled bearing compare to other bearing technologies?
Is it all a matter of materials and accuracy/tolerance of the machined surfaces?
http://cgi.ebay.com/TURNTABLE-MARBL...oryZ3283QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
That seems to take care of a lot of the hard work for only $200
How does the oil-filled bearing compare to other bearing technologies?
Is it all a matter of materials and accuracy/tolerance of the machined surfaces?
making an turntable....
oil filled bearings are perhaps the most common place bearing type in use in turntables (old and new alike). If the bearing was sourced from something that had a good one that matches the platter (and it isn't worn out), I think $200 may be a good price. Depending on motor technologies used and arm used, a table could be put together inexpensively.
If the granite is a sink cut-out, those are generally available for less than $20
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A low st cost motor system may be available for as low as $50, or as expensive as a new Subaru.
same with an arm. A DIY arm can be put together for $2.19 (I know because I did it), or you could spend enough to buy a second Subaru to match the first.
So if you can use hand tools, a soldering Iron, and are not too proud(you don't need brand names to enjoy music), you could end up with a GREAT $300 player....
oil filled bearings are perhaps the most common place bearing type in use in turntables (old and new alike). If the bearing was sourced from something that had a good one that matches the platter (and it isn't worn out), I think $200 may be a good price. Depending on motor technologies used and arm used, a table could be put together inexpensively.
If the granite is a sink cut-out, those are generally available for less than $20
.
A low st cost motor system may be available for as low as $50, or as expensive as a new Subaru.
same with an arm. A DIY arm can be put together for $2.19 (I know because I did it), or you could spend enough to buy a second Subaru to match the first.
So if you can use hand tools, a soldering Iron, and are not too proud(you don't need brand names to enjoy music), you could end up with a GREAT $300 player....
Thanks Nanook,
Kitchen sink cut-outs eh? Thank looks about the size of it - I'm going dumpster diving at our local granite counter top guy!
That and one of the Teres bearings that seem to get good reviews here and I could be well on the way.
I'll peruse your TT and tonearm threads. Good stuff!
Kitchen sink cut-outs eh? Thank looks about the size of it - I'm going dumpster diving at our local granite counter top guy!
That and one of the Teres bearings that seem to get good reviews here and I could be well on the way.
I'll peruse your TT and tonearm threads. Good stuff!
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