George, apologies, point taken.
I am merely frustrated at your comments posted earlier on why I started this thread. All I would like is for us all to have the best outcome, utilizing our collective knowledge and contacts, wherever that may lead.
Sincerely
Greg
I am merely frustrated at your comments posted earlier on why I started this thread. All I would like is for us all to have the best outcome, utilizing our collective knowledge and contacts, wherever that may lead.
Sincerely
Greg
Greg
Apologies accepted,I wasn't critisizing you at all,the contrary I think you did excellent by stepping forward and starting this thread.I am sorry if my other post wasn't clear,English is a second language for me and I do make errors.
Regards
George
Apologies accepted,I wasn't critisizing you at all,the contrary I think you did excellent by stepping forward and starting this thread.I am sorry if my other post wasn't clear,English is a second language for me and I do make errors.
Regards
George
well alot of folks say
they're in, but few commit...
I did all the leg work for this for a bearing and platter to no avail, last year (part of a commercial design project as well). Part because I couldn't secure good manufacture (I relied on someone else), and part because of lack of commitment. I req'd the commitment to lock down a price and to secure supply. Only 2 folks or 30 that said "I'm in" provided deposits (which were refunded in full including Paypal premiums...). Neil Kaye and another that slips my mind if my memory is correct...
I still have the information. The platters can be provided in whatever dimensions one would want, within reason (43-46 mm thick seems a reasonable compromise X 305 mm, but 2.75 " or more are possible...), drilled with a small pilot hole, and a label recess area. Unpolished. The end user could have the finished bore machined locally, or if finished bearings were settled upon machined to that particular bearing as a group buy. My aim was to provide the end user with a finished bearing/platter in the $500-$600 range if my design, or a little more (10-20% depending on landed costs and shipping to the end users) if the high-end manufacturer's.
As I continued doing work on this after the GB "failed", one of the forum members suggested that he could access aerospace level machining. I provided finished drawings--he hasn't responded back to me in over 3 months...
If it seems that I am a little bitter, I'm not, just very pragmatic now. And I had even lined up a platter/bearing setup from a well known turntable manufacturer as well.
If any are interested (seriously), get serious and I'll restart my previous efforts. But some $$ commitment is required to fuel this along upfront. Also please note that I am personally known to more than a few moderators here at diyAudio.
Presently my "fixed bearing" has less than .0025" of play, uses a stainless steel shaft , grade 8 ball, Dupont Teflon thrust plate and Oilite oil impregnated bushing.
In fact I may be able to procure 30 tables (complete) and provide the recipe to fix the bearing to be done via the end user...
stew
they're in, but few commit...
I did all the leg work for this for a bearing and platter to no avail, last year (part of a commercial design project as well). Part because I couldn't secure good manufacture (I relied on someone else), and part because of lack of commitment. I req'd the commitment to lock down a price and to secure supply. Only 2 folks or 30 that said "I'm in" provided deposits (which were refunded in full including Paypal premiums...). Neil Kaye and another that slips my mind if my memory is correct...
I still have the information. The platters can be provided in whatever dimensions one would want, within reason (43-46 mm thick seems a reasonable compromise X 305 mm, but 2.75 " or more are possible...), drilled with a small pilot hole, and a label recess area. Unpolished. The end user could have the finished bore machined locally, or if finished bearings were settled upon machined to that particular bearing as a group buy. My aim was to provide the end user with a finished bearing/platter in the $500-$600 range if my design, or a little more (10-20% depending on landed costs and shipping to the end users) if the high-end manufacturer's.
As I continued doing work on this after the GB "failed", one of the forum members suggested that he could access aerospace level machining. I provided finished drawings--he hasn't responded back to me in over 3 months...
If it seems that I am a little bitter, I'm not, just very pragmatic now. And I had even lined up a platter/bearing setup from a well known turntable manufacturer as well.
If any are interested (seriously), get serious and I'll restart my previous efforts. But some $$ commitment is required to fuel this along upfront. Also please note that I am personally known to more than a few moderators here at diyAudio.
Presently my "fixed bearing" has less than .0025" of play, uses a stainless steel shaft , grade 8 ball, Dupont Teflon thrust plate and Oilite oil impregnated bushing.
In fact I may be able to procure 30 tables (complete) and provide the recipe to fix the bearing to be done via the end user...
stew
Teres bearing
I reminded Chris about the group buy he said he hadn't got a quote from the machinist and would continue to pursuit it. My concern is if we do move forward on this that when every one does commit finances for this the delivery will be unreasonable.
Bill
I reminded Chris about the group buy he said he hadn't got a quote from the machinist and would continue to pursuit it. My concern is if we do move forward on this that when every one does commit finances for this the delivery will be unreasonable.
Bill
Teres bearing group buy
Ok,
Chris gave me a quote of $200 per bearing for a group buy of 10 if there is still interest I will start a group buy.
Thanks for your patience.
Bill
Ok,
Chris gave me a quote of $200 per bearing for a group buy of 10 if there is still interest I will start a group buy.
Thanks for your patience.
Bill
Bill Hi
Thanks for your efforts!
I think the price quoted is fair and reasonable,obviously Chris is doing us a favor here,for the love of the hobby and not for financial gains.Any word on the platter?
What the rest of the people here think,should we form a GB for the bearing only and worry about a suitable platter later?
Regards to all
George
Thanks for your efforts!
I think the price quoted is fair and reasonable,obviously Chris is doing us a favor here,for the love of the hobby and not for financial gains.Any word on the platter?
What the rest of the people here think,should we form a GB for the bearing only and worry about a suitable platter later?
Regards to all
George
Bill
Counting you and me and the other three people (Jims,Sklimek and 615498) we are 5,we need five more,come on guys.
Counting you and me and the other three people (Jims,Sklimek and 615498) we are 5,we need five more,come on guys.
Teres bearing
I will start a new group buy thread for this since it is for only the bearing, and I may catch more attention for people who have quit looking due to drawn out time.
Bill
I will start a new group buy thread for this since it is for only the bearing, and I may catch more attention for people who have quit looking due to drawn out time.
Bill
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