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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 3:31:56 PM on 21 May 2018.
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 Location: Maleny, QLD
 Member since 16 April 2018
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Just wondering if any members have constructed a viable support mechanism for record changers (especially BSR and Garrard) which allows repairs to be done with the the changer cycling.

Currently I use various sizes of wooden blocks but invariably the changer slips off and the process becomes a pain in the proverbial.

Years ago a fellow tech developed a system of chains and hooks but from memory it wasn't all that successful.

Any bright ideas?


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 9:04:18 PM on 21 May 2018.
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Three or four dowels that fit into well positioned holes on a similar sized sheet of plywood is probably the quickest way to set up. They can be made tall enough so you can see under the turntable whilst testing.


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A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 10:37:52 PM on 21 May 2018.
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 Location: Sydney, NSW
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dowels that fit into well positioned holes on a similar sized sheet of plywood

Similar to this:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JyP5gOmBIUk/Tojt8idkP1I/AAAAAAAAGU4/uqI13qrfygY/s640/IMG_20111002_155715.jpg

Another style for working on radio chassis is the 'rotisserie' style:

http://radiostands.com/dimensions.html


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 12:16:55 AM on 22 May 2018.
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Yep, same as that.

Next time I set up my workshop again I am going to go down a slightly different path though. I will set up two sash clamps on a weighted arm (like a Planet desk lamp but much bigger and stronger) so that a chassis or turntable can be tilted in any direction for even easier repair.

Such an undertaking is not a five minute job though.


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A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 10:46:00 PM on 12 August 2018.
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 Location: Brisbane, QLD
 Member since 18 September 2010
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This is my proto type that I've used for many years, needs refining but it works for me. I designed it to fold away and at the same time keep the right hand side clear of all the workings. A mirror placed at the bottom shows the action in process. The side have a plastic runner to hold the sides in place as well as protecting the paint work on the record player.
Rudy.

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