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Originally Posted by Sonority
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Originally Posted by Sonority
Are we there yet ?!
Alright settle down.I wouldn't usually be asking,but i'm out the country in a couple of weeks,so would be nice to have a rough idea as to timescales,so i can make arrangements if needed.
I bet you all are dying to know as well anyway :ner:
I'm willing to bet 5/6 weeks from start of manufacture + (whatever is req) shipping time.
Before Christmas should be about right ? :grouphug:
This is why i'm asking,i'm not sure when he started making them!
Hi Folks,
I was going to post an update today, but you all beat me to it.
I have completed the machining of all the Brass housings from the blanks and they have already been delivered to my toolmakers for honing to match the shafts.
The shafts are in the process of being rough machined before precision grinding, Gas Nitriding and polishing.
I am hoping I will get some finished bearings by the end of the month.
I then have to fit the bottom plate and adjust for the correct gauge distance.
This takes about 4hrs/Bearing and is all under my control. (so I can work through the night if I have to)
I would like to run each Bearing for 24Hrs on my test bead, what do you think?
Sounds good to me! How much would it be to add a bearing base plate?
Hi Caleb,
The Bearing Base Plates cost A$255.00
Please mark PayPal payment as Personal/Private this avoids me from paying the commision they extract from every transaction.
I have just worked out how much money I have lost over the last two years, it is very considrable. PayPay is very fast and secure but the seller sure pays a price for this as the years add up.
I'd like the very best treatment for my bearing please !Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_New
:)
+1 :lol::lol: I'm happy with that timeframe.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeMusic
I know what you mean about Paypal - and there are other ways, such as direct transfer from bank to bank via internet. Maybe not as 'safe' for the buyer, but I do find the rates Paypal charge amazing in this day and age, though perhaps not :(
Thanks for your opinions, although I guess they do not cover everyone. I will run each Baring in for 24Hrs unless asked otherwise.
Do you have to run each bearing one at a time?
If so,don't bother with mine please.I would like maximum time with it before i'm off.
OK will do.
Hi Folks
Just a progress update on the Bearings.
The shafts have been finish machined and are awating precision grinding before being sent out for Nitriding and polishing. I should get 12 finished and honed sets back by end of next week.
Thanks for the update Mike, appreciatedQuote:
Originally Posted by Mike_New
What ever became of the group buy - is that still around - I might be tempted to purchase a bearing.
Thanks,
Chris
Hi Chris,
The group buy as you call it, ended last month when I had sufficient deposits to enable me to proceed with the next batch of 25 bearings.
The Bearings are now available at the normal price of A$625.00
The interesting thing is, that all of a sudden there has been a flurry of interest and orders for some reason. Maybe everyone has decided the economic problems can be ignored.
Darn - Thanks Mike I'm glad you are getting good business. I guess I'm going to have to save up for one.
Thanks,
Chris,
To help you out I would be prepared to accept a 50% deposit now to secure one.
As I have done this before without problems.
Thanks very much Mike - I've sent you a deposit - I'm really looking forward to this.
Thank you Chris I got your deposit and will put one aside for you.
Thing is people have to have a little harmless pleasure and enjoyment in life no point thinking about it when ya gone or nearly gone :eyebrows: As much as the bearing is a must along the Techie upgrade path, I'd say having an upgrade platter is also a must (The stock one really aint great - tap it and see, even in situe, resonant or what !) - Hence I'm very excited about receiving Mikes ETP Platter :D Very excited !Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_New
Give us a chance to get the bearing in place first robert,before emptying our wallets for us :D
What is mike's EPT platter of which you speak?
Lol, MY wallets already proper empty anyway :lol: largly due to this addictive hifi / Techie upgrade lark :D - Here's the Mike New ETP Platter I'll be recieving shortly (Mikes posting it out on Weds). Mines the same but without the label recess as I'll be using a mat with recess :)Quote:
Originally Posted by kininigin
http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...pell=1&ct=clnk
It should be ETP actually Robert. and stands for Engineering Thermo Plastic.
of which there are many types and grades.
The big difference between my design and others, is that I use a Brass Centre Boss which is machined with the taper, also I provide two threaded lifting holes for removal.
That's what I've put innitt !?! - (Not like I'd edit it or anything) :eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_New
Cant wait to get it Mike :)
Just been watching reading vs arsenal,what a mental game!!
I've completely missed the boat on this platter,are there any more details on it? Anyone here on AoS have one already? I can not find anything on it,in the forum.
I've now found a thread on it and i have actually posted on it :doh:
Hi Kininigin,Quote:
Originally Posted by kininigin
I have now delivered 11 ETP Platters and will be posting Robert's tomorrow. They are spread about the world much like the Bearings.
The US. Canada, Asia, the UK and Europe.
In case l have missed something, are there any pictures of the platter Mike?:)
Post 373 above has this link http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...pell=1&ct=clnk to the one I have on the way (Mine is without the label recess) Personally I prefer it's looks much more over the stock platter. It should also sonically be a fair improvement over the ringy stock platter :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarzan
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarzan
Here's my MN platter. It has a label recess and I use a felt mat with a PatheWings 480g weight.
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/x...atterabove.jpg
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/x...er/pathe-3.jpg
Looks nice John, simplistic and less dj than the stock platter, a fair bit like the Funk. Both use a type of engineered plastic which when hit or flicked certainly does not give off a longlasting ring which has to be a good thing :)
We seem to have got a bit off topic from Bearings and onto my Platters, however
here is an update:
I have this morning (Thursday) recieved the finished Shafts and fitted and honed housings from my toolmakers. So I guess I will spend part of the weekend fitting the pressure pads and setting the gauge height.
I will run each one for 24hrs and then post as I finish them.
This is kind of important
Can you all please give me your postal address's for delivery, otherwise I am not sure where to send them!!
Only one payment notification from Eric in Canada includes the address.
Haha yeah,kind of essential info you need.
I'll pm my details,thought they were included with my paypal transaction though,usually is :scratch:
If you remember mike,you don't need to run my bearing in for 24hrs :cool:
Hi Mike,
I'll mail you tomorrow from work, but I'm amazed that you have no delivery address from PayPal, - it should automatically come with the payment?
At least every other payment I have made with it has, and thats rather a lot recently :eek:
Could you confirm that you did not get that info with the payment and I'll take it up with them, it aint right!
Only is automatic through ebay not outside it.
Hi Stephen,
I think Stu has given the reason.
Only two of the PayPal notifications I have recieved has a postal or shipping address. I think that maybe it is optional for security reasons, or maybe depends on the country of origin for PayPal.
Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by prestonchipfryer
Hi Folks,
I have recieved the postal address' for most of you, however I should have also requested that you send your address to me by email. rather than via my private AoS mail.
This way I can use it to send you the Installation Instructions as I have always done in the past (and also the posting date), so that you can keep them on record for future referal if you purchase the Bearing Base Plate or Platters.
In searching my email records I can only find about four email address'
I expect to be posting the first 4 Bearings on Monday.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_New
I already sent you my adress Mike but i send it to you again via mail.
Gr. Johan
I have also sent my address via email now.
Just sent via AoS email rather than PM
Was that right ?
Mike
Hi Mike,
What is easier for me is for people to send me their address by regular email.
This way I can directly inform them of the postage date and also attach the Bearing Installation Instructions.
However I seem to have been able to collate all the names and email address' this morning after some effort.
This morning I posted six bearings to lucky customers, the remaining 8 will be posted this week, plus 4 more who decided to get one after the cutoff date.
Woo hoo,lucky customer here.I have recieved the installtion instructions and i look forward to recieving the bearing.
I should get a few weeks use out of it,so thankyou mike for getting it sent out before i'm off,much appreciated :cool:
Lucky you, I am posting out three more today.
Then I have to go to my friendly chemist and ask for ten more syringes for the oil.
They keep giving me a strange look everytime I go in.
Looking forward to axtually holding it in my hand, seconds before mounting it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_New
Any toughts on a new platter, preferably around the same weight as the original.
PFM? Will I need an extra mat to make the VTA correct?
Hi Karl,
My ETP Platter can be made to any height or weight. Although most will weigh more than the original.
I'm a bit reluctant to place a heavier platter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_New
IMHO, the loop filters are not fast enough to tame the heavier mass.
Maybe I should go back to the drawing board, trying to optimise those filters for higher mass...
Why not talk to people who've used a greater mass & see how they got on?
Wood be nice...Quote:
Originally Posted by The Grand Wazoo
But do you think they measured the actual influence to the platterspeed stability?
Or do you think they will say great things, given the investment they just made?
Sorry to be a bit sceptical, but I've seen people do crazy mods and claim it was an improvemeny...
Well, to be honest, not many people here will be measuring very much of anything - that's not really how most of us do things.
If you need measurements to reassure yourself that you are hearing something, then AoS may not be your natural forum home.