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kambo_z
01-10-2018, 08:25
Morning all,

Can anyone help me where to find the V-block for the Lenco tonearm for a reasonable price. Thanks
walpurgis
01-10-2018, 08:28
ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-pcs-V-BLOCK-TEFLON-REPLACEMENT-GOLDRING-GL-72-GL-75-GL-78/263413661386?hash=item3d54ad7eca:g:rUgAAOSw42ta1OR J
tapid
01-10-2018, 08:58
Happy with mine from Desmo on eBay. Around 23 quid a couple of years ago.
Jimbo
01-10-2018, 11:52
Happy with mine from Desmo on eBay. Around 23 quid a couple of years ago.

Yep I think the Desmo blocks are the best.
Bigman80
01-10-2018, 12:50
How does some Teflon V-BLOCKS sound? Fantastic apparently. I know a guy who makes them. Let me know if you're interested.

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walpurgis
01-10-2018, 13:38
Yep I think the Desmo blocks are the best.

The Desmo blocks have no 'end stop', so the knife edge blade is free to move from side to side. Not ideal.
walpurgis
01-10-2018, 13:39
How does some Teflon V-BLOCKS sound? Fantastic apparently. I know a guy who makes them. Let me know if you're interested.

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What would be the advantage?
Bigman80
01-10-2018, 14:04
What would be the advantage?No idea Geoff. I only know if one guy who makes them and he said "it's like the motor was new when input them in"

I've not had a Lenco or changed any V-Blocks so not something I can say from experience.

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kambo_z
01-10-2018, 14:04
How does some Teflon V-BLOCKS sound? Fantastic apparently. I know a guy who makes them. Let me know if you're interested.

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I heard that Teflon v-block are unstable and they creeps as well. I am not sure if its right or not.
Bigman80
01-10-2018, 14:10
I heard that Teflon v-block are unstable and they creeps as well. I am not sure if its right or not.I'm not sure why that would be the case?

Like I said, having never heard them I can't speak from experience but he is very pleased with his.

He did say he'd let people try before they buy. Maybe they are worth a try?

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Stryder5
01-10-2018, 14:16
I heard that Teflon v-block are unstable and they creeps as well. I am not sure if its right or not.

Teflon (PTFE or PFA) will be more dimensionally stable than other plastic materials as it behaves more like a ceramic, they should create less friction, one of their better known uses as non-stick saucepans etc.

Gary
2kings
01-10-2018, 16:18
Go to Lenco heaven forum - traders section.
A few sellers there.
kambo_z
01-10-2018, 18:35
Go to Lenco heaven forum - traders section.
A few sellers there.
ok. i will try. Thanks
donmarrese
09-10-2018, 22:27
I use these ...https://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=3372.0
I get 4 pairs at a time for £52 which includes postage...with end stops, Hard or soft option, have end stops and are excellent quality. From Alexey in Russia + post arrive within 5 days. Recommended!
walpurgis
09-10-2018, 22:32
I make my own. Hand filed from tufnol block.

They don't have the locating 'pip' on the bottom, but are bonded in place. They never wear out!
kambo_z
10-10-2018, 14:16
I use these ...https://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=3372.0
I get 4 pairs at a time for £52 which includes postage...with end stops, Hard or soft option, have end stops and are excellent quality. From Alexey in Russia + post arrive within 5 days. Recommended!

This sound good. Which one is better hard or soft?
donmarrese
10-10-2018, 14:25
I prefer the soft ones, Type 1....He does sell more of the softer ones than the hard ones...(Type 2)