ZoKtorR
New Member
I recently bought an SL-Q33 with broken dust cover tab. Since I've got a cheap 3D printer at home I made a 3D printable fix that seems to work quite well.
Apparently many Technics turntables have the same hinge design, and most of them have the same problem. Thus, I uploaded it to Shapeways where you can buy the part professionally printed in nylon: http://shpws.me/RIq5.
What you need (per hinge) is two 5mm bolts (mine are 12mm long and work well), and two 5mm nuts. Also you'll need to remove the tabs completely. I used a small saw, a file and a knife.
Those with a 3D printer can just download the design here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4121606
If you're from Europe there's also a possibility that I just print a pair for you in black PETG, but let's say I can only print +/- 2 pairs a week on average so you'll have to be patient.
Apparently many Technics turntables have the same hinge design, and most of them have the same problem. Thus, I uploaded it to Shapeways where you can buy the part professionally printed in nylon: http://shpws.me/RIq5.
What you need (per hinge) is two 5mm bolts (mine are 12mm long and work well), and two 5mm nuts. Also you'll need to remove the tabs completely. I used a small saw, a file and a knife.
Those with a 3D printer can just download the design here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4121606
If you're from Europe there's also a possibility that I just print a pair for you in black PETG, but let's say I can only print +/- 2 pairs a week on average so you'll have to be patient.
) But you can order it printed too, as stated above.
