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JazzBones
09-05-2012, 15:39
.... can anyone point me in the direction where I can get quality, non magnetic bolts + nuts. Excuse if this has been asked before and lurks here somewhere?

Thanks
Ron
Audioman
09-05-2012, 15:57
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SRM-TECH-PRO-CARTRIDGE-MOUNTING-KIT-/270969567356?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f170b787c
Mike
09-05-2012, 16:09
Save some dosh and search ebay for stainless steel or alloy nuts/bolts in the size you need. Loads cheaper than most audio suppliers! :)
Dominic Harper
09-05-2012, 16:15
These might do?

http://northwestanalogue.weebly.com/shop.html
hifi_dave
09-05-2012, 16:35
.... can anyone point me in the direction where I can get quality, non magnetic bolts + nuts. Excuse if this has been asked before and lurks here somewhere?

Thanks
Ron

What do you need ?

I'll bung some in an envelope.
Rare Bird
09-05-2012, 18:39
Again J.A Michell recommendo: fixing hardware. :)
DSJR
09-05-2012, 21:38
Ron, you forgot your old sparring partner again?????

I needed a set, having used up most of my stash and got some from ebay for a fiver or so. I dare say that's gone up a bit and Dave's set looks fine.
JazzBones
10-05-2012, 14:14
Everyone, one and all, thanks for your advice and help and sorry for the 24 hour delay in reply but have been away from the computer. Hi Fi Dave, thanks for the offer, kind of you and appreciated but I rather like the idea of Dominic's hex bolts and nuts which I find easier to use. His stylus cleansing putty looks interesting, anyone tried it?....I use VP gel (little round tub) to good effect.

Why of Why don't the Japanese use pre-threaded cartridges to make life easier... just look at the price of a Koestsu for example and you have to use, guess what, a nut and bolt?

Thanks again
Ron
DSJR
10-05-2012, 18:56
Pre-threaded cartridges? Gawd man! Have you forgotten the Golbug Mr Brier with brass inserts coming out and the Dynavector 17D's in ittoks where not using the supplied ally screws and fingertip tightening can mean the helicoils coming out? All bloody Linn's fault (and my clumsiness :))
Wakefield Turntables
10-05-2012, 19:15
.... can anyone point me in the direction where I can get quality, non magnetic bolts + nuts. Excuse if this has been asked before and lurks here somewhere?

Thanks
Ron

Have you tried Maplins?
Dominic Harper
10-05-2012, 19:58
Fixing kit in the post in the morning Ron. Many thanks.
JazzBones
11-05-2012, 16:17
Fixing kit in the post in the morning Ron. Many thanks.

Thanks Dom mate, that was quick :) That stylus cleansing putty of yours, could it double up for lifting dust of a CD lazer, Naim says to use Blue Tack?
Dominic Harper
14-05-2012, 09:48
I can't see why not!
DSJR
14-05-2012, 09:51
Blue tac was for the platter, spindle and puck I always thought Ron. I'm not sure I'd put this stuff anywhere near a laser, bearing in mind Naim have run out of early ones and the prices they charge for repairs these days...
Dominic Harper
14-05-2012, 09:55
The putty will not leave any residue behind but is tacky enough to remove particles, so should be perfect.
dave2010
14-05-2012, 13:45
For a second I thought this was going to be a joke thread, with a punch line "nut, screws, washers and bolts". MMmmmm.
JazzBones
14-05-2012, 15:24
Blue tac was for the platter, spindle and puck I always thought Ron. I'm not sure I'd put this stuff anywhere near a laser, bearing in mind Naim have run out of early ones and the prices they charge for repairs these days...

Dave, the Naim manual that I got suggested the blue tack method, obviously gently, gently does it. I've been using a soft artist brush and white tack on My CDXP2 with no resultant probs... was just wondering about Dom's putty?

Cheers mate
Ron