TT build

JimJim
edited January 2011 in DIY
Found this photo in my backup drive and thought I'd share.

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External ply base with hardwood trim.  R3 sub platter and spindle and R3 main platter.  My super bearing housing was made to fit the Rega spindle, can't remember the tolerances but once cleaned and lightly oiled it takes over two hours to settle with the main platter on.

I bought the Townsend parts in the eatly '80s.  They made the trough and arm outrigger available for a short time.

I'll rebuild it this spring hopefully.  I've got two Rega motors and am looking for a third.  I fancy a Voyd/Rega/Rock hybrid thingy :)

Although a fan of idlers The Townsend Rock is the only belt drive I lust after.  But mine will be primarily done in wood - not happy about metal and acrylics.

The one pictured has been dismantled and the parts stored.  It sounded quite good but I couldn't crack the motor isolation properly so it injected some noise.  I've got that worked out now I hope.

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