Repair jig/stand for working on a TD 124?

[dbxdx5]

Top side maintenance is no problem, but I'm wondering what people have come up with for working on the underside. Ideally, I'd like the ability to move back and forth between top and bottom without removing the idler, tonearm, etc. -- just the platter.

 

[rayma]

Do you just want to have access to the bottom, or to flip it upside down?

 

[dbxdx5]

Flip it upside down. I've built basic wooden stands with open sides for observing turntable mechanics, and depending on the size and design I can sometimes flip them over on the stand to do work. But the TD 124 won't work with my current stand, so I want to see what others do/have put together.

 

[rayma]

I would scale up this pcb holder, with adjustable clamps on the sides, that rotate 180 degrees or more.
It would be best to use two pairs of clamps on each side. Add clamp knobs at the pivots to fix it in place.
Attach to the bench, of course.
https://www.amazon.com/Aven-17010-A...t=&hvlocphy=9018952&hvtargid=pla-343408320652

 

[rayma]

Not a new idea.
https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/26747/23823337_1.jpg?v=8D2FD875684FE70

 

[dbxdx5]

Thanks rayma. Yes, something like that would be ideal. I need to give some thought to how I would DIY it.

As an interim solution, I seem to recall people using a large bowl or similar with an OD that's slightly less than the diameter of the circular lip around where the platter sits.

 

[lcsaszar]

I just use two pile of books.

 

[kevinkr]

I own two TD-124s, I just remove the platter/slip platter, wick out the main bearing with paper towel, and place on a couple of towels.

 

[rayma]

Usually I remove the platter, tape a folded up paper towel over the bearing, and invert the whole thing on a cushion
or folded towel to drain. I really need to make a proper tt jig, though.

 

[dbxdx5]

Ok, so I'm overthinking this (won't be the first time).

 

[rayma]

Ok, so I'm overthinking this (won't be the first time).

Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.

 

[PRR]

> working on the underside

Guitar amp fixers need rotisseries especially on heavy amps.

Yours needs more depth, and generally less width and strength, but the geometry can be the same.

Pricey pre-made amplifier stands:
Mojotone Amplifier Chassis Stand
Mojotone Amplifier Chassis Stand | stewmac.com
Real-short video of a DIY wood-whack stand:
YouTube

 

[rayma]

Those look great, I just ordered one.

 

[dbxdx5]

Good stuff PRR.

I don't know who these guys are, but here's another:

YouTube