I paid $40 dollars Canadian taxes for my package and saved $60,when I insisted on USPS/Canada Post as a method of shipment because UPS is charging an additional $60 brokerage fee.
Regards
George
Regards
George
Mine arrived last week, no taxes, thank for sending as a gift.
The spindel parts were a little difficult to mount but with a little force it worked.
Thanks,
//rené
The spindel parts were a little difficult to mount but with a little force it worked.
Thanks,
//rené
thanks for letting me know you received them. These have very close tolerances make sure you have cleaned them diligently, and you would be surprised how much difference a little heating and cooling will make when installing. I hope to see some pictures of your constructions in the analog section soon.
Bill
Bill
Buill and all.
I got all my material for the plinth so far,it will be made out of 1-1/2" solid maple butcher block sandwiched between stainless steel plates ,I am not sure what the other participants here,will be using for a platter,but I desperately need a platter.I looked around but I can't find a used one and Chris no longer sells them either.Any idea what our options are for getting an acrylic platter to use with the Teres bearing?
Can we work something out with a machine shop to make a bunch of platters for all of us interested in one ?I did e-mail a local shop (Larry of "Ttweights" from the Audiogon ads) that does similar work(look at his copper platters and record weights !) but he declined,saying that first he doesn't have the material (acrylic) and buying in small volume can get pricey,and secondly also a custom platter/set up/tooling could cost a couple of grand.
What do you guys use for platter with the Teres bearing?
Regards
George
I got all my material for the plinth so far,it will be made out of 1-1/2" solid maple butcher block sandwiched between stainless steel plates ,I am not sure what the other participants here,will be using for a platter,but I desperately need a platter.I looked around but I can't find a used one and Chris no longer sells them either.Any idea what our options are for getting an acrylic platter to use with the Teres bearing?
Can we work something out with a machine shop to make a bunch of platters for all of us interested in one ?I did e-mail a local shop (Larry of "Ttweights" from the Audiogon ads) that does similar work(look at his copper platters and record weights !) but he declined,saying that first he doesn't have the material (acrylic) and buying in small volume can get pricey,and secondly also a custom platter/set up/tooling could cost a couple of grand.
What do you guys use for platter with the Teres bearing?
Regards
George
Correction on my above post. I meant to say "Bill and all" at the begining.
My apologies.
Regards
George
My apologies.
Regards
George
Bearing oil
For those wondering about the bearing oil recommendation (Dexron ATF), it is NOT similar to Mobil 1 engine oil.
Mobil 1 engine oil (all varieties) has a significantly higher viscosity than ATF. Mobil 1 5W-50 is 109cSt at 40 degrees C whereas Dexron ATF is about 34-44cSt at 40 degrees C.
There are alternatives to ATF, for those brave enough to play around with oils of different viscosities in the search for better sound. Some people have found that lighter oils are better. Air tool oil has a lower viscosity than ATF.
Have a look at this link:ATF and shock oil for some ideas.
Note; this is not a recommendation!
Cheers,
Mike Spence
For those wondering about the bearing oil recommendation (Dexron ATF), it is NOT similar to Mobil 1 engine oil.
Mobil 1 engine oil (all varieties) has a significantly higher viscosity than ATF. Mobil 1 5W-50 is 109cSt at 40 degrees C whereas Dexron ATF is about 34-44cSt at 40 degrees C.
There are alternatives to ATF, for those brave enough to play around with oils of different viscosities in the search for better sound. Some people have found that lighter oils are better. Air tool oil has a lower viscosity than ATF.
Have a look at this link:ATF and shock oil for some ideas.
Note; this is not a recommendation!
Cheers,
Mike Spence
Hi to all.
I discussed the platter with Larry Denham of LJT Manufacturing,further and he is willing to make them for us as long as there are enough participants to form a group buy..His work is excellent.Check his record weights in Audiogon under "Ttweights".
So what do you guys say? Would you be interested in a group buy for acrylic platters?
Also anybody here knows the dimensions or any type of drawing for the Teres platter?
I sincerely appreciate any help on this.
Regards
George
I discussed the platter with Larry Denham of LJT Manufacturing,further and he is willing to make them for us as long as there are enough participants to form a group buy..His work is excellent.Check his record weights in Audiogon under "Ttweights".
So what do you guys say? Would you be interested in a group buy for acrylic platters?
Also anybody here knows the dimensions or any type of drawing for the Teres platter?
I sincerely appreciate any help on this.
Regards
George
TT platter
I am making a platter from a bamboo chopping board similar to this: Bamboo chopping board and adding mass with a weight plate bolted to the bottom like this: Ivanko weight plate
I am making a platter from a bamboo chopping board similar to this: Bamboo chopping board and adding mass with a weight plate bolted to the bottom like this: Ivanko weight plate
Mikey
The bamboo is a very good idea but it seems to be 14.5 in diameter,how do you plan to reduce it to 12 or 12.5?
At my gym we got Ivanko weights too,in fact I am on my way there tonight.I work out 3 times a week .The plates have a rough texture. I know of at least one other person who used weight plates to secure his home made motor pod.
Would you be interested in acrylic platter?
Regards
George
The bamboo is a very good idea but it seems to be 14.5 in diameter,how do you plan to reduce it to 12 or 12.5?
At my gym we got Ivanko weights too,in fact I am on my way there tonight.I work out 3 times a week .The plates have a rough texture. I know of at least one other person who used weight plates to secure his home made motor pod.
Would you be interested in acrylic platter?
Regards
George
Hi George, yes I would be interested in a price for an acrylic platter. I couldn't find the record weights on Audiogon.
A platter only has to be small enough to clear the tonearm post.
I would prefer a 14" platter to a 12" platter as it has higher inertia. A 1/4" thick mat 12" in diameter (or a machined land) would make record removal easy.
In any case, both the chopping board and the weight plate will require some machining. I have access to a machine shop. They are close to the right material properties and size, and the price is competitive compared to "raw" materials.
I like the motor pod idea - thanks!
Cheers,
Mike
A platter only has to be small enough to clear the tonearm post.
I would prefer a 14" platter to a 12" platter as it has higher inertia. A 1/4" thick mat 12" in diameter (or a machined land) would make record removal easy.
In any case, both the chopping board and the weight plate will require some machining. I have access to a machine shop. They are close to the right material properties and size, and the price is competitive compared to "raw" materials.
I like the motor pod idea - thanks!
Cheers,
Mike
Mikey
Larry of LJT Manufacturing is me mber "Ttweights" in Audiogon.
Go on the main Audiogon page and look for "member lookup' on the right side of the page click on that and enter the name,from there you can find his listings and pictures.Sorry I just don't know how to provide a direct link.If we get enough interest from other members for platters then we can get a quote from Larry.
Regards
George
Larry of LJT Manufacturing is me mber "Ttweights" in Audiogon.
Go on the main Audiogon page and look for "member lookup' on the right side of the page click on that and enter the name,from there you can find his listings and pictures.Sorry I just don't know how to provide a direct link.If we get enough interest from other members for platters then we can get a quote from Larry.
Regards
George
Platter size
The outside diameter will be determined by you motor/pulley/controller, the Teres platter is 12.25". The thickness is determined by spindle 2.75" is a good starting point. The rest is pretty easy from the bottom of the platter you would bore a 1.75" diameter hole 2" deep an then step down to 1" the rest of the way. Bear in mind you may want to alter that a little to allow a 1/16 recess the diameter of the label on the top of the platter . The inches dimensions are the curse of buying an American product.
Bill
The outside diameter will be determined by you motor/pulley/controller, the Teres platter is 12.25". The thickness is determined by spindle 2.75" is a good starting point. The rest is pretty easy from the bottom of the platter you would bore a 1.75" diameter hole 2" deep an then step down to 1" the rest of the way. Bear in mind you may want to alter that a little to allow a 1/16 recess the diameter of the label on the top of the platter . The inches dimensions are the curse of buying an American product.
Bill
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