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by thomas
Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:47 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: DIY Signal Generator
Replies: 41
Views: 20931

Sounds excellent! Looking forward to hearing more...
Cheers
Thomas
by thomas
Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:34 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 platter 'dinged'- can it be skimmed?!
Replies: 58
Views: 61381

:)
by thomas
Sun Sep 05, 2010 2:58 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 platter 'dinged'- can it be skimmed?!
Replies: 58
Views: 61381

Well I still don't know... Got a bit savage with some wire wool and isopropyl on the inner rim and spindle- my imagination or is it a wee bit better? I see my other platter gets nicely 'stuck' to the bearing spindle as its a bit oiley in the platter bush- might put some oil on the iffy one as its dr...
by thomas
Sun Sep 05, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: Buying and Selling
Topic: Scopes job lot local pick up South West region
Replies: 153
Views: 39291

Could I have one of the phillips 3065's please?!
Thanks
Thomas
by thomas
Sat Sep 04, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: Buying and Selling
Topic: Scopes job lot local pick up South West region
Replies: 153
Views: 39291

Hi I would like one! Not sure how to use it, mind...
by thomas
Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 platter 'dinged'- can it be skimmed?!
Replies: 58
Views: 61381

Warren Engineering, Sidcup. They actually have a website. :shock: !
by thomas
Fri Sep 03, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 platter 'dinged'- can it be skimmed?!
Replies: 58
Views: 61381

Well I feel like a prize nana..! The Sidcup machine shop was a step back in time to around 1863-alright, 1963, lovely vintage British made equipment and a small workforce who looked.. well, ..very experienced shall we say. One chap bolted up my platter to a faceplate and centred the spindle hole wit...
by thomas
Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 platter 'dinged'- can it be skimmed?!
Replies: 58
Views: 61381

What Phil says is what I would say. Your problem is that the sort of hobby people who would happily make adaptations to lathe mountings to do your job will generally not possess a lathe that has the throw to accommodate a 12" platter. Clearly centralised mounting is critical and I'm doubtful a ...
by thomas
Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:53 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 platter 'dinged'- can it be skimmed?!
Replies: 58
Views: 61381

Nah been there done that. :D The phrase 'pet free and smoke free home' didn't apply.... :lol:
by thomas
Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 platter 'dinged'- can it be skimmed?!
Replies: 58
Views: 61381

Well I'm over to Sidcup machine shop tomorrow so we'll see how it goes....!
by thomas
Thu Sep 02, 2010 3:54 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 platter 'dinged'- can it be skimmed?!
Replies: 58
Views: 61381

Thanks pre65 for the tips I'm more than a bit doubtful about this..!
Not sure I can get a Lenco for £12?!!
by thomas
Thu Sep 02, 2010 2:26 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 platter 'dinged'- can it be skimmed?!
Replies: 58
Views: 61381

Thanks for that article- v interesting reading!
I've taken the plunge and rung a machine shop who skims brake housings for £12 a go- gulp- I guess my precious platter is scrap anyway so what have I got to loose?!
by thomas
Thu Sep 02, 2010 1:49 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 platter 'dinged'- can it be skimmed?!
Replies: 58
Views: 61381

Hi again The 'ding' is ever so slight but the paint is chipped below the strobe markings as if the platter had hit a 'corner' of something and its barely just discernible visibly when spinning. Dunno how much would have to be skimmed off, probably not much. The phrase 'operator skill needed' is now ...
by thomas
Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:57 am
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 platter 'dinged'- can it be skimmed?!
Replies: 58
Views: 61381

401 platter 'dinged'- can it be skimmed?!

After cleaning out and oiling the motor & bearing I've finally figured out why I've always had speed stability problems with this 401- the platter has been dropped at some time in its life and there's a subtle 'ding' in it I can just see when its spinning. Also, swapping out just the platter sol...
by thomas
Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Owston next meet venue moved
Replies: 180
Views: 63884

anyone remember the travelodge on the A1?!?



I do! grim. I mean, grim!
Count me in wherever it may be, though!
Cheers
Thomas