Sony TTS-8000 Turntable

[Bigman80]

Ha! Sweet. I like it.

[karma67]

spotted this on ebay,it appears to be identical to the tts-8000,for under a tenner its worth a punt and might get someone out the shit in the future.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Centre-Spindle-Motor-Housing-from-Sony-PS-3750-HiFi-Stereo-Record-Turntable/352303361385?hash=item5206eaad69:g:ElIAAOSwU91acbi t

[karma67]

the tt is up and running again,im going to give the lignum vitae thrust pad a week of use and see how much wear is on it.

[Bigman80]

spotted this on ebay,it appears to be identical to the tts-8000,for under a tenner its worth a punt and might get someone out the shit in the future.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Centre-Spindle-Motor-Housing-from-Sony-PS-3750-HiFi-Stereo-Record-Turntable/352303361385?hash=item5206eaad69:g:ElIAAOSwU91acbi tWhat does it do Jamie?

[karma67]

its what the hole in your records are for oliver :D

[DiveDeepDog]

I've just put mains lamp on the strobe markings, and its way off stable. Is it generating its own (independent) flash for the platter?

Mines 100v, but still running off 50hz

[YNWaN]

As far as I’m concerned there is only one way of defining turntable speed consistency and that is by using the algorithm Paul R (Ruggles) of pfm offers (has designed). This was capable of showing the cogging of the recording lathe in the test record used when I measured my own deck and is far beyond simple wow and flutter measurement.

[DiveDeepDog]

Background, I'm considering buying Keystrobe for my Garrard 301 (independent frequency locked light source), I normally use mains powered lamp to read the strobe on the platter, its near enough for my clothears.

As the Sony is next to the Garrard, I shone the light on the platter to find the markings running fast on the mains lamp, but rock solid off the inbuilt light.

I was wondering if the Sony had its own frequency generator for the strobe?

Off to put Garrard platter on Sony :scratch:

Edit, Sony and Garrard platters aren't synchronised :scratch:

[Bigman80]

its what the hole in your records are for oliver :D[emoji23]

[JohnG]

The Independent Strobe Light in the Link, is close to Half the price of the Keystrobe.
If it is suitable it will be a few ££'s saved.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LP-Record-Player-Strobe-Light-Kit-with-Turntable-Stroboscopic-Disc-Speed-Tester/264310326765?hash=item3d8a1f85ed:g:uAIAAOSwQOxdTSp p

[DiveDeepDog]

Thanks John, its in my watch list. Would be useful to see if the Sony's operating at 60hz.
I meant to PM and appologise for missing you the other day, will catch up one day ...

[oldius]

I use the strobe lamp and checked too. 33.3![emoji28]

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

[JohnG]

Hi Mark
I have a TTS under the knife as you know, when it is done, if you wish, we can cross paths and you can give it a audition.
I can pass on the Phonotherm as well.
I'm very domestically busy at present, so it will be in the New Year hopefully before Easter.

[karma67]

today i started!
1st thing to make was a veneer press to get the plinth top veneer nice and flat and to glue up the side layers of mu25 ply.

https://i.postimg.cc/sgZtcSYk/IMG-3747.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/xC9hn4wQ/IMG-3750.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/DZ5DZchX/IMG-3749.jpg

[Bigman80]

Did you make the press Jamie?

[karma67]

Yes mate

[Bigman80]

Yes mateSuperb.

Looking forward to the end result.

[karma67]

look whats arrived,i only placed the order on saturday!
measuring them up now to get closest to each value. i'll do the power supply first :)
https://i.postimg.cc/rFdtRdq0/IMG-3752.jpg

[Bigman80]

look whats arrived,i only placed the order on saturday!
measuring them up now to get closest to each value. i'll do the power supply first :)
https://i.postimg.cc/rFdtRdq0/IMG-3752.jpgRS are very competent. I like them.

[karma67]

RS are very competent. I like them.

no complaints here mate.
job done and the tt still working! :lol:
i'll do some more tomorrow evening.

[Bigman80]

no complaints here mate.
job done and the tt still working! :lol:
i'll do some more tomorrow evening.

HaHaHA,

RESULT!

[karma67]

all the 43yr old electrolytic capacitors have now been changed to nichicon pw series caps.
all in all im very pleased with my work. did they need doing? well surprisingly the old ones didnt measure too bad except one.

https://i.postimg.cc/W3XfNsMw/IMG-3762.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/c1TNCSsj/IMG-3763.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/GtmVG4cf/IMG-3765.jpg

[Jimbo]

Its always that "one" that makes the difference?:)

[Wakefield Turntables]

Great thread. I remember when I recapped my 1210 all those years ago. Looks like this deck is getting the full monty.

[Bigman80]

Well done Jamie. Looks very tidy.

Thankfully, mine is up to date but I'd be reluctant to do anything, such Is the emotional need to not wreck it lol

[karma67]

Great thread. I remember when I recapped my 1210 all those years ago. Looks like this deck is getting the full monty.

it is,i figure do it all once rather than keep taking it apart,im confident the wait will be worth it .

[Patrick Dixon]

I'm enjoying mine too much to take it apart.

[Wakefield Turntables]

Do I see two small blue trim pots in the upper right of your PCB? Are you going to replace all the greens caps as well on the PCB? You'll be matching resistors next to 0.001% tolerance (just like on my paradise) next!!!!!

[karma67]

Do I see two small blue trim pots in the upper right of your PCB? Are you going to replace all the greens caps as well on the PCB? You'll be matching resistors next to 0.001% tolerance (just like on my paradise) next!!!!!

if you mean the tx ones they are done on mine :)
yep there are 2 trim pots for the manual speed option,im not doing any other caps,i just wanted for piece of mind to do the Electrolytics.

[karma67]

A bit more work done yesterday,
my veneer press is earning its keep,having glued up the 2 beech mu25 boards i then glued them to the panzerholz top board. The mu25 was easy,i just used pva adhesive,the panzerholz being resin/veneer needed epoxy resin,for this i used the whest epoxy system.

Here they are in the press,

https://i.postimg.cc/WbJgR1TH/IMG-3775.jpg

I shall profile the boards to shape at work tomorrow,then i can turn my attention to the top veneer first then the sides.
This is the cocobolo veneer i will use for the top of the plinth,its a shame that most of it will be removed when i route out the hole for the turntable chasis.
Both sheets are taped up and being flatterned in the press.
Again i will use epoxy for the adhesive.

https://i.postimg.cc/y6GcrZ4R/IMG-3776.jpg

[Bigman80]

A bit more work done yesterday,
my veneer press is earning its keep,having glued up the 2 beach mu25 boards i then glued them to the panzerholz top board. The mu25 was easy,i just used pva adhesive,the panzerholz being resin/veneer needed epoxy resin,for this i used the whest epoxy system.

Here they are in the press,

https://i.postimg.cc/WbJgR1TH/IMG-3775.jpg

I shall profile the boards to shape at work tomorrow,then i can turn my attention to the top veneer first then the sides.
This is the cocobolo veneer i will use for the top of the plinth,its a shame that most of it will be removed when i route out the hole for the turntable chasis.
Both sheets are taped up and being flatterned in the press.
Again i will use epoxy for the adhesive.

https://i.postimg.cc/y6GcrZ4R/IMG-3776.jpgThat is some lush grain.

Excellent stuff to look at. Can't wait for the final look

[smangus]

lovely looking veneer there , it will look great!

[Wakefield Turntables]

if you mean the tx ones they are done on mine :)
yep there are 2 trim pots for the manual speed option,im not doing any other caps,i just wanted for piece of mind to do the Electrolytics.

These trim pots might have gone off spec. It might be worthwhile checking to see how accurate they are and maybe changing them for something with a greater degree of accuracy. I did something similar with the trim pots on the Paradise phonostage and manage to get voltage accuracy to within 0.001mv. There might be something similar on some of the american sites which supply Military spec components.

[JohnG]

Hi Jamie
With the Lamination of Panzerholz and MU24/ Duplex, the waste material from the Cut out would make a very desirable core material for a Standalone Tonearm Pod.
I had just recently offered a friend who makes standalone Tonearm Pods, a cut off, when it is available, from my 75mm thickness Permali, for the same task as I will outline.

I could see a 100mm Diameter Billet sandwiched between a Phosphor Bronze or Steel Base.
The Top Plate could be made of Ebony, Corian, Delrin or even the naked Panzerholz,
I have no doubts there would be a very pleasing attenuation on a standalone Tonearm, if mounted into a combination of these types of materials.
Either way, you have done the hard work, so the last bit of the exercise would be relatively easy to complete.
I'm sure a few will express a interest in such a device for the opportunities it can offer to try other arms out on a deck, or to overcome the restrictions of a plinth that can only take one Tonearm.

[RobbieGong]

Beautiful stuf is cocobola :thumbsup:

[karma67]

the camera really doesn't do it justice robbie,lots of figure that pops up when viewed from left to right,its very similar to rio rosewood.

[antonio]

Looking forward to seeing the finished plinth Jamie.

[karma67]

cheers antonio,me too:)

some more progress made yesterday.
first job was to profile the final shape of the plinth,as you can see the veneer press has come up trumps again!
all boards and veneer pressed tightly with no gaps and a very small glue line.
https://i.postimg.cc/gjcK3Tnh/IMG-3785.jpg

once the finished size was routed it was back home to lay the veneer,ive not done any veneering in years,i used to do it on a daily basis,i was a little nervous but ive still got the touch! lol

https://i.postimg.cc/pLMHxf7j/IMG-3788.jpg

the adhesive used to bond the veneer to the panzerholz ground was whest epoxy,very easy to use and no creep of the veneer joints.
it turned out better than i could have hoped for,no gap in the joint and and nice and flat.

the next job on the list is to do the cut out for the tt and then veneer the sides.

https://i.postimg.cc/WprVyYYV/IMG-3781.jpg

heres a couple of pics with the veneer dampened with meths to give an indication of the colour .hmmm tasty :)

https://i.postimg.cc/bJcCSgx0/IMG-3779.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Qxx67HTz/IMG-3780.jpg

[Bigman80]

This is going to look special me thinks. Top work mate.

[karma67]

cheers oli,i hope so,ive also bought a lathe today with a milling head so amongst other things :eyebrows: thats the feet sorted for it :D

[Bigman80]

cheers oli,i hope so,ive also bought a lathe today with a milling head so amongst other things :eyebrows: thats the feet sorted for it :DYou may as well get fully kitted out as I think when this is done, you will be the resident AoS plinth maker.

[antonio]

Love the veneer.

[RobbieGong]

cheers antonio,me too:)

some more progress made yesterday.
first job was to profile the final shape of the plinth,as you can see the veneer press has come up trumps again!
all boards and veneer pressed tightly with no gaps and a very small glue line.
https://i.postimg.cc/gjcK3Tnh/IMG-3785.jpg

once the finished size was routed it was back home to lay the veneer,ive not done any veneering in years,i used to do it on a daily basis,i was a little nervous but ive still got the touch! lol

https://i.postimg.cc/pLMHxf7j/IMG-3788.jpg

the adhesive used to bond the veneer to the panzerholz ground was whest epoxy,very easy to use and no creep of the veneer joints.
it turned out better than i could have hoped for,no gap in the joint and and nice and flat.

the next job on the list is to do the cut out for the tt and then veneer the sides.

https://i.postimg.cc/WprVyYYV/IMG-3781.jpg

heres a couple of pics with the veneer dampened with meths to give an indication of the colour .hmmm tasty :)

https://i.postimg.cc/bJcCSgx0/IMG-3779.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Qxx67HTz/IMG-3780.jpg

Ooh la la and she aint even finished yet :thumbsup:

[Kneesup]

You may as well get fully kitted out as I think when this is done, you will be the resident AoS plinth maker.

Exactly what I was thinking.. And hoping...

[karma67]

some more work today,i routed out the cut out and fitted the tt.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49182850972_24d7c40c6f_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hW7Y6b)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49182852167_7fbbccf8ca_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hW7YrM)

[Bigman80]

Looks proper tidy on top.

Veneering the sides obviously but yes, this is going to result in work for you lol

[karma67]

lol yes the sides are next,then some more secret work to the underside :eyebrows:

[Bigman80]

lol yes the sides are next,then some more secret work to the underside :eyebrows:Secret work?????

I am intrigued

Seriously, this is gonna be very handsome

[Ian7633]

This going to look absolutely stellar in the end, very much looking forward to the finished beauty.

[JohnG]

Its all looking very professional down in the British Riviera.
Good Material Choices and Workmanship.

[karma67]

thanks for all the kind comments :cool:
im undecided on a seperate armboard presently,whats the general view?

[Bigman80]

thanks for all the kind comments :cool:
im undecided on a seperate armboard presently,whats the general view?
Nah, no need at all.

That plinth is gonna take some resonance before it gets to the arm, it's a beast lol!!

Plus, think of all the aggro of setting it up. No no, no way.

[JohnG]

Hardwired into the Panzerholz will offer a great performance.
If you want to put a film of another material under the Tonearm at a later date,
it will only serve as a tweak to the attenuation, I can't see a Tonearm Board of any type improving on the Top Layer on the Plinth you will fastening to, and the mechanical coupling between Spindle and Tonearm will not be compromised if all set into a slab of Panzerholz.
Trying some different materials under the Tenuto, can have a interesting effect on the Attenuation, again with the potential for offering the final fine tune to ones ear.
Once you're very familiar with the new sound on offer, a investigation into what can be done might prove a interesting experience.
You have the introduction of a New Plinth and Thrust Pad to come to terms with, so this will take time to assess, as well as the rebuilt Kb will still need to be run in, it will find its own when close to 150hrs of usage.

[DiveDeepDog]

I go the other way, IMO, the energy from the deck will go across the first layer of Panzer, and guess where, straight into the arm. Not so bad with TTS /SP10 which are inherently quiet.*
It leads to questions of wether to fit the deck onto rubber/sorbothane, but then why bother with 20KGs of plinth? All very interesting and look forward to the outcome.

*Most of my work is with Idlers, they emit far more energy than these DD's.

[karma67]

whislt i plan the the underside of the plinth i put the lathe to work today and turned up another thrust pad,this one is in delrin.
https://i.postimg.cc/wv4M3tRG/IMG-3813-1.jpg

future ideas are to make a bearing housing in either panzerholz or delrin,watch this space :eyebrows:

[karma67]

template made today for the underside profile,all the mu25 beech ply will be removed accept that under the template.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49265225027_d42ed8cd1c_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2i4pa2v)[/url] (https://flic.kr/p/2i4pa2v)

corner detail for feet.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49264583933_32f624df3d_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2i4kSsa) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/145822004@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/2i4kSsa)

[RobbieGong]

Coming along a treat Jamie :thumbsup:

[DiveDeepDog]

Are you preparing for a resin mix? Think I'd leave the Mu25 and do an extra layer?

I did mine out of necessity, only had 2 pieces of Beech ply, and wanted the height. Cut the outside off, and stuck it underneath.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49265613891_4572cd5584_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2i4r9C4)IMG_5345 (https://flic.kr/p/2i4r9C4) by mark leatherland (https://www.flickr.com/photos/49381909@N08/), on Flickr

Filled the void with Bentonite mix plus a couple of KG of lead shot I had.

[karma67]

hi mark,no im not doing resin.

[DiveDeepDog]

hi mark,no im not doing resin.

I'll get the popcorn and wait then , anticipation :scratch::eek:

[Wakefield Turntables]

Bentonite?

[karma67]

Otherwise known as cat litter

[DiveDeepDog]

Bentonite?

Bentonite clay= kitty litter.


Added to resin mix. There was some chatter about it on forums a few years ago, I think its at the heart of Cusworth plinths?
Always interested in trying new methods, and this build needed a filler. I could have built solid top and bottom, with air void, but I believe a bit of mass helps.

I haven't heard the Sony in anything else, so can't comment on it vs anything else, its suitably heavy though ;)

[struth]

Well, clumping cat litter. You can eat it too or make dace masks from it too, but best not let tiddles piss in it first. Lol
Interesting idea.

[Wakefield Turntables]

Its in all Cush plinths. It's (bentonite) + panzerholz probably going to form the basis of my next plinth for my 301.

[paulf-2007]

I haven't looked at this thread for a while and expected it to be finished. On the subject of arm mounting, on my DP80 I made a 25mm aluminium sub plinth with an arm mounting pod that bolts to the sub plinth.
I've had limited success posting pics but if you are interested I can email you some to peruse and you can post them if you wish. Main plinth with tt locates on the sub plinth with spikes into dimples in the sub plinth. This keeps the plinth and arm pod in position with no chance of knocking out of line. Jeff Spall of audiomods has a DP80 in an aluminium cnc'd plinth with a heavy arm pod that just sits on the rack/table loose. Not likely to move but if someone else is dusting and knocks you're not to know.

[karma67]

cheers paul,ive been a bit side tracked re the plinth due to getting a lathe,its great fun and opens the door to future mods. although its too late now to start thinking about seperate arm pods.

[paulf-2007]

cheers paul,ive been a bit side tracked re the plinth due to getting a lathe,its great fun and opens the door to future mods. although its too late now to start thinking about seperate arm pods.
Metal lathe? I replaced my old lathe this year as it was knackered. I kept the milling attachment and will build a separate milling machine with it. Only need a compound table as the milling cutter adjusts up and down.

[karma67]

yes a metal lathe,its only a small one,hobbymat md65 with the milling head and loads of other parts. its currently set up in the kitchen :lol:

[paulf-2007]

yes a metal lathe,its only a small one,hobbymat md65 with the milling head and loads of other parts. its currently set up in the kitchen :lol:
Very handy when you need it.

[karma67]

underneath all routed out today.

https://i.postimg.cc/vT6XpBPj/IMG-3825.jpg

[karma67]

work in progress, finished veneering the sides today,clean up tomorrow.

https://i.postimg.cc/vmzbKRM4/IMG-3876.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/LXQRHzJR/IMG-3880.jpg

[karma67]

and cleaned up.

https://i.postimg.cc/ZK4b4bff/IMG-3882.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/W14sq9cg/IMG-3883.jpg


next job is to route out both top and bottom edges to except a black ebony square line,ive not decided on the size but probably 2.8mm,apart from being decorative it also lets me give the edges a good rounding over. sharp square edges dont look right to my eye,

[Made in 1968]

I used put a thin black Ebony inlay down the back where the two ends of the veneer meet.

[karma67]

what mistake would that be then?

[Made in 1968]

Sorry did'nt mean to say mistake, but what people always tend to do.. Ive altered the post

[karma67]

i let the 2 ends over lap each other and cut through both then glued them down.im not bothered about a small visable glue line as its at the back,although the stripey figuring would make it easy to paint out with pigments.

[Made in 1968]

Does it not bug you the veneers grain not meeting in uniform? Why i used to put a thin Ebony strip down it.. I am a nutter tho..

http://www.originalmarquetry.co.uk/category_Lines_and_Stringing_1.htm

[karma67]

nope as its at the back,putting the ebony line down the joint makes it stand out even more in my mind.

[Made in 1968]

Ok Tarzan, keep your hair on, i was only asking..

[karma67]

im perfectly calm.
i was answering your question as to why it doesn't bug me.

[karma67]

a bit more work at the weekend,so i can get a good rounded over top and bottom edge i inlayed some 2.3mm black ebony lines.the actual size when bought is 2.7mm but this looked a bit heavy so i made my rebate 2.3mm.

both top and bottom edges routed.

https://i.postimg.cc/7ZBfZNCm/IMG-3902.jpg

bottom line glued in using hide glue and first sanding to level it flush.

https://i.postimg.cc/BvXtL1Hs/IMG-3903.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/VLm69hnK/IMG-3905.jpg


top black line glued in just finished 1st sanding and rounding both over.the veneer has been dampened to raise the grain prior to next sanding stage.

https://i.postimg.cc/HxZvhvKK/IMG-3916.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/prmcbYMd/IMG-3917.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/jq1k69yn/IMG-3918.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/3JPVh6RQ/IMG-3915.jpg

[gsq4848]

Really nice work.

[Made in 1968]

https://i.postimg.cc/3JPVh6RQ/IMG-3915.jpg

SO WHEN I MENTIONED A BLACK STRIPE. YOUR EXACT POST WAS

nope as its at the back,putting the ebony line down the joint makes it stand out even more in my mind.


YOU KNOW AND I KNOW TOGETHER WITH THAT STRIPE YOU JUST PUT AROUND IT WOULD LOOK GOOD

I shall ofc wait for some bollox to justify this.

[karma67]

you were talking about the back where the 2 ends of the veneer meet,not the edges!
please go and thread crap somewhere else.

[Made in 1968]

Two veneers butted together, unmatched is bad practice imho end of. Your not a cabinet maker by trade i was.

[Marco]

Guys, let's leave it there please. Andre, sorry, but your posts there (and previously) were tantamount to thread-crapping, as Jamie is the OP. On these types of threads, where someone is showcasing their pride and joy, as it were, the rules are if you haven't got anything nice/complimentary to say, then say nothing.

And that applies to *everyone*. The thread has now been pruned accordingly. Play nice now, folks!

Marco.

[RobbieGong]

a bit more work at the weekend,so i can get a good rounded over top and bottom edge i inlayed some 2.3mm black ebony lines.the actual size when bought is 2.7mm but this looked a bit heavy so i made my rebate 2.3mm.

both top and bottom edges routed.

https://i.postimg.cc/7ZBfZNCm/IMG-3902.jpg

bottom line glued in using hide glue and first sanding to level it flush.

https://i.postimg.cc/BvXtL1Hs/IMG-3903.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/VLm69hnK/IMG-3905.jpg


top black line glued in just finished 1st sanding and rounding both over.the veneer has been dampened to raise the grain prior to next sanding stage.

https://i.postimg.cc/HxZvhvKK/IMG-3916.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/prmcbYMd/IMG-3917.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/jq1k69yn/IMG-3918.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/3JPVh6RQ/IMG-3915.jpg

Very nice Jamie !

[DiveDeepDog]

Thats lovely Jamie, did the ebony bend all on its own or did you heat/steam to persuade it?

I've resisted veneering my plinths, due to lack of workspace (done quite a lot professionally) but this has really inspired me, thanks for sharing:eek:

[hermit]

Amazing work Jamie.

[karma67]

Thats lovely Jamie, did the ebony bend all on its own or did you heat/steam to persuade it?

I've resisted veneering my plinths, due to lack of workspace (done quite a lot professionally) but this has really inspired me, thanks for sharing:eek:

thanks fella's,
yes mark i taped the stringing to my templates edge and then steamed the curve,it wont go round dry.

[Z-A]

Jamie that is coming on well, nice job :) Your approach is similar to my first planned design which was actually for a Denon DP3000, then a TTS 8000. Yours should look very nice indeed..

https://zaxisaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TT-S-8000-v2014-e1583780566942.png

[Made in 1968]

Nice Paul
A chunk of Black Acrylic as thick as your drawing perceives would cost a significant amount

[Z-A]

12mm from memory, tinted so semi transparent. We use a fair amount of acrylic so no issue on cost..

[paulf-2007]

a bit more work at the weekend,so i can get a good rounded over top and bottom edge i inlayed some 2.3mm black ebony lines.the actual size when bought is 2.7mm but this looked a bit heavy so i made my rebate 2.3mm.

both top and bottom edges routed.

https://i.postimg.cc/7ZBfZNCm/IMG-3902.jpg

bottom line glued in using hide glue and first sanding to level it flush.

https://i.postimg.cc/BvXtL1Hs/IMG-3903.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/VLm69hnK/IMG-3905.jpg


top black line glued in just finished 1st sanding and rounding both over.the veneer has been dampened to raise the grain prior to next sanding stage.

https://i.postimg.cc/HxZvhvKK/IMG-3916.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/prmcbYMd/IMG-3917.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/jq1k69yn/IMG-3918.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/3JPVh6RQ/IMG-3915.jpg
Nice job mate, I was happy to get a nice edge on my veneer, I wouldn't have the confidence to then rout it for binding for fear of messing it up. When will it be playing

[karma67]

hi paul,i should think another few weeks yet.
in the meantime ive put 10kg of newplast under it lol,that should dampen it some what!

https://i.postimg.cc/c15xcshB/IMG-3997.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/qv2p02T1/IMG-3998.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/QMshMVNh/IMG-4001.jpg

[DiveDeepDog]

This stuff Jamie?
https://www.mbfg.co.uk/newplast_assorted_10kg.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3tDY hr6f6AIVRLTtCh3iWwBUEAAYASAAEgKEE_D_BwE

Looks interesting :thumbsup:

Mines got resin/bentonite mix with a thin layer of lead shot I had laying around (2kg).

[karma67]

hi mark,yes thats the stuff.

[antonio]

I assume you must have heated the newplast up and poured it into the underside of the plinth? The plinth looks great by the way Jamie.

[karma67]

i wish! it took all weekend to do that,but your right i did stick it in the microwave to make it more easy to work with.

[antonio]

^^^^^^^

:lol:

[karma67]

phew its finished! now comes the hard bit,getting the plug out :eek:

https://i.postimg.cc/43x0pN89/IMG-4003.jpg

[karma67]

it came out very easy.

https://i.postimg.cc/bYF8V4Xb/IMG-4009.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Ss105YPq/IMG-4011.jpg

[karma67]

does anyone still follow this thread? :lol:

with time on my hands i knocked this up on the lathe today,its a self centering pin which screws into the bearing carrier where the thrust pad screws in,it locates the bearing housing dead in the center. the thread is 12mm x 0.5!.
tomorrows project is a new bearing housing in panzerholz. the things you do when your board lol.

https://i.postimg.cc/3wGDVW5P/IMG-4026.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/8zjvdtyk/IMG-4028.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Kcf3ddwv/IMG-4029.jpg

[RobbieGong]

I'm still watching this thread :) ...keep on doing what you can, while you can ;)

[Made in 1968]

While you can?

[RobbieGong]

While you can?

Sorry, thought this was something Jamie's doing more so now during lockdown time

[Made in 1968]

I thought you were referring to the End of life :D

[RobbieGong]

I thought you were referring to the End of life :D

blimey! no, you nut :)

[karma67]

just making hay while the sun shines,so to speak :)

[struth]

Still keep my eye on it too. Handy skill sets for a time like this

[Nonnegativ]

does anyone still follow this thread? :lol

Still here - admiring your efforts.

[Nonnegativ]

I`ll share some enhancements etc. i made to my TTS-8000 project. It may be an inspiration to some:

Feet: A bit nostalgic I guess, but I found the Audio Technica AT616 pneumativ feet in Japan. They are produced in the same timeframe as the Sony, and is is highly regarded by audiophiles in Japan and the US. If you come across a pair of four they can handle 60 Kg.

Lamps: Not directly related, but i discovered that the transformers of my Ikea Led lamps i used at the turntable, generated hum on my electric grid. I found these battery driven BBQ lamps on Amazon. The light itself is rather "Cold" but they do the job without hum:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F7RO4YS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Last but not least. After having mounting the Reed 2A i discovered that the Original lid was too low ! www.plasticonline.co.uk did an excellent job of producing a new lid after my specification. Their packaging is also excellent - I now have bubblewrap for the next few years ;-)

All in all I am extremely pleased with my TTS-8000. Right now my considerations are on having Mangna Audio produce some brass/ wood risers for my tonearms instead of the ones of light wood i had made here i DK.

I am still thrilled with my TTS-8000, and would never had thought of one, if not for the great posts here on AOS. A pic of my pride:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/921/6eK7QE.jpg

[Patrick Dixon]

I am still thrilled with my TTS-8000, and would never had thought of one, if not for the great posts here on AOS.

+1. Mine has Hadcock 242SE and Decca SC4E

[oldius]

Regarding the feet, what are the size of the bolts?

[Nonnegativ]

Regarding the feet, what are the size of the bolts?

The AT616 don't have bolts. The table is put on top of these four feet, and is thereafter "floating" on compressed air. "Floating" is a big word here with the tables weight of 40 kg - it doesn't move at all ;-)

[loheswaran]

Does anyone here know a modern equivalent of sony bulk mould compound used in the original tts 8000 plinths

[Made in 1968]

This kind of thing?

https://www.kernowcraft.com/products/metal-clay/item/moulding-compound-c148?utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=ProductSearch&utm_campaign=GoogleBaseFeed1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxr3wsMva6AIVia3tCh2h7QBhEAQYASAB EgKm5fD_BwE

[loheswaran]

This kind of thing?

https://www.kernowcraft.com/products/metal-clay/item/moulding-compound-c148?utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=ProductSearch&utm_campaign=GoogleBaseFeed1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxr3wsMva6AIVia3tCh2h7QBhEAQYASAB EgKm5fD_BwE

I guess so - apparently the Sony version had rubber in it too. This one sounds very expensive

[karma67]

unfortunately any answers to your question will just be guesses,the fact is no one will know for sure imo.
why do you ask? do you want to make a plinth for yours?

[loheswaran]

unfortunately any answers to your question will just be guesses,the fact is no one will know for sure imo.
why do you ask? do you want to make a plinth for yours?

Yeah
I was hoping to replicate the big TTS 8000 plinth I think TB 2000. I’m sure Sony knew what they were doing when they made the TT in the first place - the problem is the TB 2000 plinth never comes up for sale

[Made in 1968]

Those things would have been as expensive as the the actual deck. I know they were for the Techy 'SP10'

[loheswaran]

Those things would have been as expensive as the the actual deck. I know they were for the Techy 'SP10'

I know :(

That said there are other high mass options that I can think of

[Nonnegativ]

I’m sure Sony knew what they were doing when they made the TT in the first place - the problem is the TB 2000 plinth never comes up for sale

Actually they do. In the last two years I have seen 4 TB-2000 for sale: One in Sweden fully equipped with a table and two Sony tonearms - it went fast for app. 3000 GBP. The Insane priced in Germany is still there. Two TB-2000 went on sale in Japan: The one I got together with a table, and lastly a TB-2000 without table four months ago - that went within 4 hours for app 550 GBP.

So they are out there if you keep your eyes open - Asia is the best place to find them. The unofficial "Resinamic Sound" plinth also of SBMC also comes up once and a while (I also have one of these). They are for one Tonearm, but as beautiful as the official Sony TB-1000 for one Tonearm.

So keep looking and enjoy either the hunt, or the DIY approach ;-)

[eldarvanyar]

Just wanted to say what a wonderful project.
Can you post a video on YouTube when it’s complete?
Regarding the ebony edging which I thought was inspiring, it reminded me of binding on guitars. Is that similar to what you were using?

Thanks

[Made in 1968]

Yep and all i mentioned was the binding divide down the back to separate the un-matching grain when butted together but on no Jamie went off on one about it.

Just like the bottom of this Guitar

https://finelystrung.com/tag/ebony/

[hermit]

Yep and all i mentioned was the binding divide down the back to separate the un-matching grain when butted together but on no Jamie went off on one about it.



And yet, without a hint of self-awareness, you thought it was a good idea to bring it up again.

https://i.imgur.com/rPh8m7p.gif

[Marco]

Andre, I mentioned earlier (see below) for you to please stop goading Jamie on the construction of his plinth, as it qualifies as thread-crapping. You seem to have a bee in your bonnet about this dude, so leave it be, and in future only post on this thread if you have something complimentary or constructive to say.

Ta!:)


Guys, let's leave it there please. Andre, sorry, but your posts there (and previously) were tantamount to thread-crapping, as Jamie is the OP. On these types of threads, where someone is showcasing their pride and joy, as it were, the rules are if you haven't got anything nice/complimentary to say, then say nothing.

And that applies to *everyone*. The thread has now been pruned accordingly. Play nice now, folks!


Marco.

[Made in 1968]

The Bee is im a cabinet maker by trade & i dont like being told that things are not right when they are. However ill drop it. Why do you think most veneered Guitars have a binding divide at the bottom, Its not just for show.

[karma67]

so am i you twat!
i object to you saying on not a cabinet maker,you dont know me or what ive done for a living in the past.
i made these! lets see some photos of your work.

https://i.postimg.cc/cLGTYTxy/12489426-10154529694443289-2271890489599638241-o.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/QMnf10tL/12496469-10154529694833289-5405350822251839546-o.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/1tkMYXwJ/12466051-10154529695198289-8567976611242267623-o-1.jpg

as for the black line you are hung up about,i didn't say you were wrong i just felt that it was at the back and as its my bloody plinth i wasn't concerned.
now please piss off and don't post on my thread anymore,you've been ask twice now.

sorry mods but this guy wont leave it.

[Marco]

Guys, both of you need to drop this or some thread pruning will occur. Andre, when I ask you to do something, it doesn't require a reply, please just do it. Dude, I won't ask you again. This is Jamie's thread, so please respect that and drop it.

Marco.

[karma67]

anyway moving on as they say,
for a while now ive been wanting to see if i can upgrade the bearing housing,sort of beef it up.
this project has beaten me 3 times already,maybe too much for a novice? i hate to be beat so this is attempt no4,after this i give up lol.

so today progress. turning down from 120mm to 83! yes i know but it was cheap lol.

https://i.postimg.cc/Jn04d4MD/IMG-4045.jpg

man that's a lot of shaving to get to this.

https://i.postimg.cc/G9wL2FYG/IMG-4048.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/TYgmcQk8/IMG-4049.jpg

milling the stand off's.

https://i.postimg.cc/rwT4ZWbD/IMG-4050.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/8PRJvc5N/IMG-4051.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/YCT5wr6L/IMG-4056.jpg

i thinks that's enough tempting fate for today.

[loheswaran]

Actually they do. In the last two years I have seen 4 TB-2000 for sale: One in Sweden fully equipped with a table and two Sony tonearms - it went fast for app. 3000 GBP. The Insane priced in Germany is still there. Two TB-2000 went on sale in Japan: The one I got together with a table, and lastly a TB-2000 without table four months ago - that went within 4 hours for app 550 GBP.

So they are out there if you keep your eyes open - Asia is the best place to find them. The unofficial "Resinamic Sound" plinth also of SBMC also comes up once and a while (I also have one of these). They are for one Tonearm, but as beautiful as the official Sony TB-1000 for one Tonearm.

So keep looking and enjoy either the hunt, or the DIY approach ;-)

What is the length height and width of the TB 2000 plinth?

[Nonnegativ]

What is the length height and width of the TB 2000 plinth?

Without the feet: 61 x 55 x 9 cm. The plinth consists of:

Top of SMBC with two seperate armboards made out of some kind of heavy metal. I am pretty sure it is a mixture of led and ? The reason why I suspect led is part of the armboards is due to its colour, but they are more solid than 100 % led. They weight each app. 1.5 kg.

Bottom made of wood. In-between the top and bottom there are four big rubber "balls" which separates the two pieces.

[karma67]

I am still thrilled with my TTS-8000, and would never had thought of one, if not for the great posts here on AOS. A pic of my pride:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/921/6eK7QE.jpg

stunning!
there is a small part of me that wants to just put mine back together in the original plinth and just enjoy it for what it is.in too far now though :)

[antonio]

so am i you twat!
i object to you saying on not a cabinet maker,you dont know me or what ive done for a living in the past.
i made these! lets see some photos of your work.

https://i.postimg.cc/cLGTYTxy/12489426-10154529694443289-2271890489599638241-o.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/QMnf10tL/12496469-10154529694833289-5405350822251839546-o.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/1tkMYXwJ/12466051-10154529695198289-8567976611242267623-o-1.jpg

as for the black line you are hung up about,i didn't say you were wrong i just felt that it was at the back and as its my bloody plinth i wasn't concerned.
now please piss off and don't post on my thread anymore,you've been ask twice now.

sorry mods but this guy wont leave it.

Excellent work. Does not surprise me when I've seen all the improvements on your previous tt's.

[Nonnegativ]

stunning!
there is a small part of me that wants to just put mine back together in the original plinth and just enjoy it for what it is.in too far now though :)

Keep going ! Your post are some of the most inspiring in here. I am very much looking forward to see the finished plinth of yours.

[karma67]

thanks Carsten,i've neglected the plinth for a while now due to working on the lathe,im back on it again in the next few days.:cool:
i finally got it right! lol

https://i.postimg.cc/XvZG4H4q/IMG-4057.jpg

[Z-A]

Jamie,
Seeing as you are only a few miles from me, when you are all done it would be fun to do a comparison of our two TTS's, my Allnic H3000 has multiple inputs which will help.. Happy to make it a small gathering should we ever get back to the good old days..

[karma67]

hi paul,yes that will be good.i will look forward too it :cool:

[karma67]

idle hands strike again! i decided to make a sub plinth for my tt to sit on,36mm and 10 mm bigger all round,same as the plinth it will have black inlayed lines on the top and bottom edge.
here it is fresh out of the press.

https://i.postimg.cc/Bn2wcbqg/IMG-4065-1.jpg

[karma67]

just waiting for the black stringing line to get here. it will take away the slightly heavy look to the sub plinth.

https://i.postimg.cc/bdXF8sXV/IMG-4067.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/pVg2yCR4/IMG-4068.jpg

[DiveDeepDog]

If this carries on you'll be building new rack too :lol:

[karma67]

yeah its looking that way isn't it :lol:

[Wakefield Turntables]

So am i you twat!

Best quote of the thread! Great veneer work by the way.

[Patrick Dixon]

I don't think he'll ever stick anything on top. It looks great but I wouldn't have the patience to not get it just playing something!

[RobbieGong]

I don't think he'll ever stick anything on top. It looks great but I wouldn't have the patience to not get it just playing something!

Lol - I know exactly what you mean, us audiophiles and the need for tunes to be playing :)

[karma67]

I don't think he'll ever stick anything on top. It looks great but I wouldn't have the patience to not get it just playing something!

well thats where we differ,i have got the patience.:ner:
plus ive got a very good cdp getting me by.

[karma67]

raising the grain in between sanding stages with warm water,i feel this whole project is starting to come together now. all the finishing materials have been ordered so once they arrive i can make a start on polishing the sub plinth.

https://i.postimg.cc/jS77vtsd/IMG-4073.jpg

ebony line detail,

https://i.postimg.cc/fbQ0rpL7/IMG-4074.jpg

[paulf-2007]

Lovely job Jamie, be nice to see it finished and making music.

[karma67]

not far off now paul,thank god!

[Audio Al]

raising the grain in between sanding stages with warm water,i feel this whole project is starting to come together now. all the finishing materials have been ordered so once they arrive i can make a start on polishing the sub plinth.

https://i.postimg.cc/jS77vtsd/IMG-4073.jpg

ebony line detail,

https://i.postimg.cc/fbQ0rpL7/IMG-4074.jpg

Any reason you used water rather than sanding sealer ?

[karma67]

im only using water to raise the grain al,it swells the fibres of the wood so you can cut them off with the next sanding stage. it makes for a smoother finish.

[Audio Al]

im only using water to raise the grain al,it swells the fibres of the wood so you can cut them off with the next sanding stage. it makes for a smoother finish.

Yes I understand that but sanding sealer does it better

https://www.rockler.com/learn/when-to-use-sanding-sealer

[karma67]

ah i see what you mean,no i dont use sealer with the method of french polishing i do.

[struth]

Used to use water too. Maybe a stopper at end

[paulf-2007]

im only using water to raise the grain al,it swells the fibres of the wood so you can cut them off with the next sanding stage. it makes for a smoother finish.i might try that, I built a guitar with a walnut body and sprayed it with acrylic laquer but it's not smooth. The alternative at this stage would probably be to sand the acrylic and spray it again.

[karma67]

ive always done this paul,most of my sanding in the past has been from 120 grit down to 320,i would typically do it twice, once after the first sanding and then again before the final one. there were a lot of applications after using water,ie chemical and water stains as well as the bleaching process so thats why i did it twice to be sure.

[Audio Al]

Dare I mention this again 50/50 sanding sealer and thinners , works wonders for me with all the timbers I use when woodturning ,
The last bowl I turned was this , sanded 120 up to 400 sanding sealer , de nib then Briwax

The surface is like glass :eyebrows:
.
.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49833850753_c14f7e3b51_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iVDvDk)68AFAB89-BD3F-4600-B1D9-791425CE61CB (https://flic.kr/p/2iVDvDk) by , on Flickr

[karma67]

you can mention it as many times as you like al lol
are methods differ thats all,i dont use sanding sealer as a finish its full of wax which is why it looks cloudy and clogs the sandpaper.
horses for courses just like hifi.

lovely bowl!

[eldarvanyar]

Stunning, stunning, stunning! I really love looking at other peoples projects who persevere and and see a project through to completion. If I wore a hat I would take it off to you. Enjoy the results of your labour you deserve it. Just waiting for a YouTube video now to see it in all its glory

[karma67]

ive been on the lathe again,this time some feet for the plinth,they are adjustable too.the panzerholz cones compliment the brushed aluminium nicely i think.a bit more polish on the cones and their done.

https://i.postimg.cc/c1R4c263/IMG-4103.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/nrGFcjN2/IMG-4102.jpg

[RobbieGong]

Those look fab Jamie :thumbsup:

[karma67]

cheers robbie,it was your post about the panzer cones that inspired me.

[RobbieGong]

cheers robbie,it was your post about the panzer cones that inspired me.

:)

[Patrick Dixon]

ive been on the lathe again,this time some feet for the plinth,they are adjustable too.the panzerholz cones compliment the brushed aluminium nicely i think.a bit more polish on the cones and their done.



They look great - how do they adjust? Is it two separate pieces of wood?

[karma67]

ive drilled and tapped the cones and the cups,the cones just screw out.

https://i.postimg.cc/43YqW5HD/IMG-4107.jpg

[karma67]

ive not done any french polishing for about 16 years so it was nice to do some over the last 2 days. you can see the start of the reddish tint i wanted coming through.

https://i.postimg.cc/vHzDcwyX/IMG-4124.jpg

[RobbieGong]

Lovely !

[Audio Al]

ive not done any french polishing for about 16 years so it was nice to do some over the last 2 days. you can see the start of the reddish tint i wanted coming through.

https://i.postimg.cc/vHzDcwyX/IMG-4124.jpg

Very nice :eyebrows:

[tdlt02]

ive not done any french polishing for about 16 years so it was nice to do some over the last 2 days. you can see the start of the reddish tint i wanted coming through.

https://i.postimg.cc/vHzDcwyX/IMG-4124.jpg

That is a nice looking piece of wood.
Coincidentally, I am looking for a similar sized block myself in wood or granite (black colour) to go under my recently purchased Bow ZZ8 CD as well as under two 1210 Mike New turntables.

I think I need something like 50 cm long and 40 cm wide , from which company did you get this lovely piece of wood from and if you don't mind how much was it, can't spend a fortune alas!

Regards
Mark

[karma67]

hi,
i made it myself,its actually mdf that i veneered.

[ceejaydee]

Seeing those turned feet on this page made me go back and read the entire thread - I see the word lathe and I'm hooked :)

Plenty of Great craftsmanship and creative innovation on here Jamie :eyebrows:

[karma67]

this weekends work is french polishing the plinth.

https://i.postimg.cc/6qFfmpJ2/IMG-4159.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/LXXk41mg/IMG-4160.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/qgf2GDy2/IMG-4162.jpg

[RobbieGong]

Fab work Jamie !

[karma67]

thanks rob,not long now lol

[karma67]

this weekends job has been to drill the holes for the tonearm,ive done the bodying up with the french polish and its had a week to harden up.
now the tonearm holes are done i can give it a final french polish then flatten back and compound.

i paid close attention to getting the mounting distance bang on,i used a strip of ply with 2 holes drilled to 225mm centers,1 hole goes over the spindle and the other holds a pencil,an arch was drawn and after deciding where the tonearm was going to sit i drilled a 22mm hole.
next i turned on the lathe a piece of round steel bar,22mm at one end and 19mm at the other(same o/d as the tonearm tube),the end was turned to leave for want of a better word a nipple with a center dot.

now im ready to drill the 3 holes for the tonearm mounting collar,first i put the round bar through the mounting collar with the 22mm end sticking out the bottom,this centers the collar in the 22mm plinth hole. next i loosen the grub screw on the collar so the round bar drops down through the hole and when its at the same height as the tt spindle i re tightened the collars grub screw to lock the bar in place.
then its just a case of slipping the ply strip back on the spindle and if all went well,which it did the nipple on the round bar sits in the other hole exactly 225mm away from the spindle center.to double check i measured from the spindle to the center dot on the nipple. all went well.

https://i.postimg.cc/FRbSv1VM/IMG-4190.jpg



with that all done here's a few pics of it assembled. :)

https://i.postimg.cc/8crS2rGG/IMG-4183.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/fLPsqf65/IMG-4187.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/T2CyJz7J/IMG-4185.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/L5fszWnj/IMG-4184.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/tCxqf8R6/IMG-4189.jpg

[Ian7633]

Amazing job mate, unique and beautiful.

[karma67]

cheers ian!

[Marra]

That's a stunning finish.

[hermit]

Just lovely. :)

[Nonnegativ]

This is just amazing !

[antonio]

Most probably the best looking plinth I've seen.

[RobbieGong]

Beautifully done :thumbsup:

Now get that tonearm / cart set up, sit back and enjoy :)

[karma67]

im spinning vinyl!

https://i.postimg.cc/zfsqsZJc/IMG-4192.jpg


at last i hear you all cry! lol
a tense moment as the needle dropped,has it been worth all the hard graft??
ive not checked alignment yet and i have adjust+ coming soon to check azimuth but my initial thoughts are it seems a wee bit louder in this plinth than the sony,im using a julian bream/john williams album that i know very well and to my ears the attack (if thats the right word?) on the guitar strings is very much more prominent and forceful. the decay on some of the notes especially harmonic ones is very much improved,over all id say there is now more realism to the sound.

so to answer my own question,yes for me its been very much worth the time and effort,im chuffed to bits.the only downer is ive got to strip it back done again to give it a final polish....perhaps it can wait a week :)

[ReggieB]

Excellent job. Well done!

[Audio Al]

at last i hear you all cry! lol
a tense moment as the needle dropped,has it been worth all the hard graft??
ive not checked alignment yet and i have adjust+ coming soon to check azimuth but my initial thoughts are it seems a wee bit louder in this plinth than the sony,im using a julian bream/john williams album that i know very well and to my ears the attack (if thats the right word?) on the guitar strings is very much more prominent and forceful. the decay on some of the notes especially harmonic ones is very much improved,over all id say there is now more realism to the sound.

so to answer my own question,yes for me its been very much worth the time and effort,im chuffed to bits.the only downer is ive got to strip it back done again to give it a final polish....perhaps it can wait a week :)[/QUOTE]

Suffer it as is , looks very good :)

[Patrick Dixon]

I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks.

[RobbieGong]

I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks.

Not til you nail cart set up it dont, trust me on that :)

[antonio]

Great news, a tt which will be enjoyable to play as well as to look at.

[p147]

:champagne:
That is a really lovely turntable and finished beautifully.
Congrats.

[karma67]

thanks paul,
a small change to the plinth today,i decided i want the flexibility of trying different arm board materials also i now have the option to change arms if i want to,not that i do. :)

https://i.postimg.cc/Y07LwfVB/IMG_4202.jpg

[karma67]

finally got round to finishing it off,i didn't have to paint it black as it wont be seen but hey hoe.

https://i.postimg.cc/XNgr0k2L/IMG_4216.jpg

[struth]

lovely job..

[karma67]

i reckon that's shiny enough :)

https://i.postimg.cc/pXsC4VtK/IMG-4240.jpg

[paulf-2007]

Can't see it for shiny.

[p147]

Beautiful, is it lacquered? If so how many coats?

[karma67]

No i used french polish

[AJSki2fly]

i reckon that's shiny enough :)

https://i.postimg.cc/pXsC4VtK/IMG-4240.jpg

Well that looks absolutely fantastic! Lovely job


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[karma67]

thanks Adrian :cool:

[karma67]

I've not updated this thread for a while so here are the latest addition.

I have added a CLD armboard which can be independently adjusted from the plinth.it has bettered the panzerholz armboard imo and lets so much more tiny detail through.the design is marks (YNWaN ) the adjustment idea is mine which came from having a slight bow in the plinth.
https://i.imgur.com/zrSO5EH.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/fIylB8s.jpg

That's really it now,time to enjoy! :cool:

[The Vinyl Adventure]

That is quite special I have to say, I applaud your devotion, I have a TTS-8000 but simply don't have the time to fettle it which is bad!

[karma67]

thanks :cool: