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Technics SP-12

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Posted on January 23, 2009 at 17:10:04
powermatic
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 Wending my weary way through the land of Way-Too-Involved-But-Too-Late-To-Turn-Back. Plinth will receive maple veneer to match solid-maple PS case. Walnut plug above strobe hides access to a VR so I can tune speed while platter is spinning, or even with the stylus in a groove. 'Mack' the bulldog provides aggressive record holddown.

Question: Does the stylus light on an SL-12XX actually provide enough illumination in a darkened room to set needle to record? It seems like a good idea, but if it isn't really functional, I may as well discard.

I can't help but notice how the fuzzy photos help hide woodworking deficiencies. I'll have to employ the trick more often.

















"Dammit..."

 

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Fuzzy photos or not, this could end up looking sweet!, posted on January 23, 2009 at 17:25:03
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 Nice work, Power.

 

SL1600MK2 stylus light picture, but the lighting effect should be similar to yours. ..., posted on January 23, 2009 at 18:42:44
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 ...The shot was taken at about one to two seconds handheld so it is a little blurry:






Dave
Later Gator,

Crank up your talking machine, grab a jar of your favorite "kick-back", sit down, relax, and let the good times roll

 

I REALLY like that picture!, posted on January 23, 2009 at 19:15:05
VynylTap
 I know you may not have intended it as a really cool shot - but well done!

 

RE: Technics SP-12, posted on January 23, 2009 at 21:19:25
cactuscowboy@bresnan.net
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 Great looking project!

Yes, the stylus light is sufficient for cueing in the dark. I'd keep it given the choice.

 

Which motor control are you adopting?, posted on January 23, 2009 at 23:52:33
tubesforever
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 The KAB or an alternative model?

Nice looking piece.

On my 1210MKV I had a blue light for the cueing and yes it does work in a dark room, and a red lamp for the strobe. The MG5 model made the strobe light blue as well. KAB has a kit to do this as well. Why not make it all blue!

Excellent work. I look forward to seeing the finish. On my next maple plinth I plan to do the finish as a candy. That way I can simply layer up the color until I achieve the final results I want for the table.

I wonder how it will stack up to your VPI?

 

RE: Technics SP-12, posted on January 24, 2009 at 03:01:58
Scottrt
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 In a stock table the lower 6 or 7 mm of the platter is countersunk into the plinth.

Yours is not, thus I fear the cueing light will be too low to do an effective job of
lighting the top of the album surface.

Your workmanship is excellent, but I must confess I really dislike the look of the entire platter rotating over the plinth like a spinning hubcap. Personally, I would countersink it for a better, more modern aesthetic, and restore the usefullness of the cueing light in the same stroke.

Just my opinion. Nice work though...

Scott T.

 

Attack of the killer headshell!! -nt, posted on January 24, 2009 at 05:02:54
Bry
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 nt

 

Great start! Keep us informed with progress photos., posted on January 24, 2009 at 07:39:13
Jack Seaton
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 Thanks!

 

Thanks for the update, posted on January 24, 2009 at 07:42:56
dean man jim
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 It's terrific to see the progress on such an unusual project. The woodworking deficiencies you are referring to must be mighty small and insignificant... I think moving the SL controls outboard looks fun. Thanks again.

Jim
"Harpists spend 90 percent of their lives tuning their harps and 10 percent playing out of tune." Igor Stravinsky

 

Outstanding Ma Man!, posted on January 24, 2009 at 14:01:14
anumber1
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 Keep on keeping on!

I wish I had more time to get "Sawdusty"!

My life sucks at the moment due to living in MI while the "Big Three" decide if they want to build cars of go out of business...

Since I transport 75% of the parts/raw materials required to build a car in MI...My future is rather unpredictable/unknown.

Dig the Technics tho!


--
Al G.

 

Thank you, I really need to re-shoot that with a tripod. )MT(, posted on January 24, 2009 at 18:34:01
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Dave
Later Gator,

Crank up your talking machine, grab a jar of your favorite "kick-back", sit down, relax, and let the good times roll

 

Thanks man..., posted on January 24, 2009 at 19:21:21
powermatic
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 if I wasn't doing this, I'd be doing...well, something else.

I was wondering where you've been. Sorry about the work woes, but hang in, things will get better. I'll e=mail manana.



"Dammit..."

 

Hey Jack, posted on January 24, 2009 at 19:23:54
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 ...thanks. Just a fun project.



"Dammit..."

 

I thought of mimicing the platter placement of the stock tt, but, posted on January 24, 2009 at 19:29:13
powermatic
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 then thought again. You makes your decisions, then you plows ahead.

This isn't meant to be a Statement project, just an entertainment. If I were English, I'd say it's a 'whimsy'. Fortunately, I'm not. I have no more than the cost of the tt into it (150.00), at least for now. Appreciate your candor though-maybe the 'SP-12 MKII' will see it your way.



"Dammit..."

 

motor control, posted on January 24, 2009 at 19:31:21
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 So far, I've just moved the stock ps off the existing chassis. I've been rooting around the web to see what other diy-guys have done, so I may try an upgrade at some point. But right now, I just want it to spin records at the proper speed when it's finished. I'll have plenty of time to fry resistors later.



"Dammit..."

 

Thanks CC-, posted on January 24, 2009 at 19:32:50
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 I know you like these decks. Appreciate the encouragement.



"Dammit..."

 

If I can reproduce that effect, I'll be a happy man., posted on January 24, 2009 at 19:33:38
powermatic
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 Thanks for the pic.



"Dammit..."

 

Thanks. I'll keep you posted. Shouldn't be too much longer., posted on January 24, 2009 at 19:34:35
powermatic
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 Ah, the most famous of famous last words.



"Dammit..."

 

You're welcome., posted on January 24, 2009 at 19:35:28
powermatic
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 I'll keep the posts coming. As we say in the construction world, 'two more weeks'.



"Dammit..."

 

I'm just salivating looking at your pics----yes, I need a drool bucket---can't wait for the completion !(NT), posted on January 25, 2009 at 00:21:11
matt67bianco
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 nt

 

Great work!, posted on January 25, 2009 at 11:47:42
MAS
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 I'm just getting started in woodworking. I look at your work, and can only guess at how some of those cuts were made. Nice stuff. I'd love to hear some more detail on the steps involved.

I'm thinking of doing something simlar to a recent TD121 find. Most of all I'd like to remove the motor mounting from the plinth and put it on the base, which looks like a key feature of your plinth.

Can't wait to see your report on the finished product.

 

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