Originally Posted by
dwhistance
I disagree with Mike's comment suggesting all ply plinths are the same, the devil as they say is in the details. I have a Martin Bastin plinth on my 401 which looks very, very simple when you just see the outside, particularly as mine is the naked ply version. It's only when you remove the deck that you can see the amount of thought he has put into the design, particularly the way the deck is fastened to the plinth and then the decoupling of the motor from the rest of the deck. His plinths aren't at all expensive but I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone looking for a plinth for a 401. You won't find a website for him but he is available by phone, PM me if you want the number.
Re the alternative "Loricraft" approach I do agree that with a bit of research it is possible to make something similar for much less money. Have a look at the Vinylista website, I think it still available, as Martin gives a lot of information on how he put together his plinths. He is sadly no longer with us but did produce some nice looking and sounding Garrard plinths.
David Whistance