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I'm Darren.
thank Steve
i'll do some measuring and take it to pieces. i'll pm you for more details soon. looking in the manual (from vinylengine.com) it appears it's a 2 piece affair with a board and a metal plate. both look pretty much square though
cheers
darren
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I'm Steve.
Sounds doable.
If its a plate then it needs to be of a reasonable thickness to be possible in wood. See below for pics of VPI board.
Originally Posted by belloire
thank Steve
i'll do some measuring and take it to pieces. i'll pm you for more details soon. looking in the manual (from vinylengine.com) it appears it's a 2 piece affair with a board and a metal plate. both look pretty much square though
cheers
darren
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Here is a custom board for a VPI deck.
In daylight it has this sort of sheen/finish.
(this was just a test piece)
I've also got my work horse deck - armhole cleared ready for measuring / fitting of projects, so easy to make armboards and fitting kits.
Last edited by Magna Audio; 31-10-2017 at 13:21.
System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.
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I'm paul.
Hi Steve , could you make me an armboard for a Luxman pd300,if yes what materials would be available,
thanks Paul
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I'm Steve.
Looking at pics of the deck it appears to be about a 6" round board.
If you can supply measurements, dia, thickness, any other machinings and a template of where the armhole / other drillings are to be I can make it.
Materials could be at the cheaper end of the scale birch ply finished for example in black or Ebony at the higher price end of things. Deck is silver black or silver would look good, ebony is naturally very dark of course.
Please PM me for further details.
System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.
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I'm paul.
Hi Steve ,thanks for the speedy reply, PM sent.
Paul
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I'm Steve.
Work in progress on a SL-1210 ebony armboard for SME 309
Basic armboard turned / shaped ready for marking out for SME 309 arm
Work in progress / unfinished armboard. Dished and SME cutout completed, ready for locating hole drilling.
Don't worry the ebony is near black one smoothed and finish is applied
To Be Continued...
Last edited by Magna Audio; 31-10-2017 at 13:29.
System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.
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More progress on the armboard for a SME 309.
All drilled and mounted (the bolts where the SME mount go are only to test hole clearance - M4).
My custom brass blind nuts/threaded plates in place - no permanent mods needed - like rivet nuts.
Next up is finishing - sanding, fine sanding and lacquer / polish.
Last edited by Magna Audio; 31-10-2017 at 13:30.
System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.
Maker of tonearm boards, armpods, Tannoy GRF style speaker cabinets, horn speakers, counterweights and more.
For more information about my creations and products please click below
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I'm Neil.
The quality of your craftsman ship is breathtaking
Regards Neil
Regards Neil
Indeed, I have a lovely ebony arm plate from Steve to attest to that.
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