Thanks to this forum, I chose the Systemdek table for my first (see other thread).
First, a few pictures of the current state. It is a 1984 I think, had only two owners before me (one for 30+ years then the person who sold it to me)
1- The cover needs work (original 1984), I have just ordered Novus 1-2-3 and microfiber, plan to use the #2 and see what it does. It is not scratched much, but the last owner did leave a protecting mat on top but he used the ones you leave in the bottom of kitchen cabinets, and the sticky glue transferred to the surface. Hopefully the Novus will refresh it. There is one crack near the rear right hinge, hopefully it will stay as is. Any other care pointers welcome.
2- Is the belt supposed to be that low on the plate?
3- Is it really necessary to replace the glass table for something else? I really, really like the look of the glass plate (I do have a felt to put over for playback).
4- What are is the hole in the picture? For transportation screw, if not, what is it for? I tried to be careful to transport back home, but I know it would've been better to secure it more. I was not prepared for that when picking it up.
5- There was a small screw that the seller found after I removed the table, and he think it must come from the table. Any idea where it would go? I did not have a chance to open it and check everywhere.
6- Any maintenance suggestions? I know it starts sometime sin reverse so I'm thinking of replacing motor and pcb eventually.
7- I feel the rca wires are old (well, they are old), how do I go about replacing those with better quality? Is it worth it?
Thanks in advance, any hints, comments, etc. appreciated!
First, a few pictures of the current state. It is a 1984 I think, had only two owners before me (one for 30+ years then the person who sold it to me)
1- The cover needs work (original 1984), I have just ordered Novus 1-2-3 and microfiber, plan to use the #2 and see what it does. It is not scratched much, but the last owner did leave a protecting mat on top but he used the ones you leave in the bottom of kitchen cabinets, and the sticky glue transferred to the surface. Hopefully the Novus will refresh it. There is one crack near the rear right hinge, hopefully it will stay as is. Any other care pointers welcome.
2- Is the belt supposed to be that low on the plate?
3- Is it really necessary to replace the glass table for something else? I really, really like the look of the glass plate (I do have a felt to put over for playback).
4- What are is the hole in the picture? For transportation screw, if not, what is it for? I tried to be careful to transport back home, but I know it would've been better to secure it more. I was not prepared for that when picking it up.
5- There was a small screw that the seller found after I removed the table, and he think it must come from the table. Any idea where it would go? I did not have a chance to open it and check everywhere.
6- Any maintenance suggestions? I know it starts sometime sin reverse so I'm thinking of replacing motor and pcb eventually.
7- I feel the rca wires are old (well, they are old), how do I go about replacing those with better quality? Is it worth it?
Thanks in advance, any hints, comments, etc. appreciated!