New Deck finished and on test !

[Kanders1]

Hi all,

Just like to share my latest 'Man Shed' project. The "K2" DD turntable. Designed and built in the last few months and now finally spinning the vinyl and sounding very sweet indeed...!! unbiased as i am of course.

So for those are interested, its a laminated Aluminium and acrylic construction, total of 50mm thick weighing in at around 10kg. 5mm clear for the lower layer which acts as a light guide for the mood lighting then 20mm black acrylic makes the base layer then a 5mm aluminium layer that the motor mounts too. then another 20mm black layer of acrylic. All the electrics are in a separate control box of a similar laminated construction. The connections are via two separate leads, one for the motor the other for lighting and strobe and connected using small aircraft panel connectors so that it can be separated easily. The whole unit is mounted via turned acrylic spikes that are adjustable.
The arm is a Rega RB303 (rewired) and sits on an adjustable VTA mount. Sure V15 Vx with V15 VMR stylus.
The Donner TT was a 1974 Hitachi PS38, some new components were required, and some parts were discarded. The LED lights are controlled via a 12v touch on/off dimmer switch.

thanks for looking.. any questions comments welcome...

Karl...

[walpurgis]

Looks very striking and beautifully built Karl. Good job!

[Firebottle]

Oh wow. Cracking job there Karl, well done.

[topoxforddoc]

Looks a beaut. I'm sure it sounds great too.

[Spider]

Awesome job, unique look, great job and beautiful design.
how did you cut and polish the parts for the plinth?

[M6NTL]

That's a thing of absolute beauty - can't wait to see your lid..!!.. ;-)


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[RobbieGong]

Looks very stylish, professional and individual -

[Kanders1]

All, thank you for the kind words..!
The plinth was bolted together then.. cut with jig saw, then routed to a template. Then.. the sanding bench sander 60 grit..then 240 then by hand with wet and dry 500 800 1000 1200 1500 2000 2500 then G3 cutting compound. Brasso to finish..
as for the lid.. materials arrived today... ��

[struth]

Bet it was quite the oar deal Very nice.

[Spectral Morn]

Wow !!!!! Beautiful looking turntable.