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Help with Thorens TD-124 Plinth in Brooklyn needed

Erocka2000

Erocka2000

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Hey Folks,

I just received a new plinth for my Thorens TD-124 that I bought on eBay from the seller in Moldova. The plinth is beautiful, but for some reason they didn't make the holes for the Thorens' posts wider on the bottom, meaning the holes are the same width on both the top and bottom. This makes it impossible to put a washer and nut on the Thorens' posts to affix it to the plinth. I tried using a spade bit with a drill gun, but the drill doesn't have enough torque and it doesn't seem that it would be a very smooth hole either.

So, is there anyone in Brooklyn who may have a drill press or other tool that can help me widen the holes on the bottom of the plinth. I don't mind bringing the plinth to you at all and paying a fee. I just want to be able to use the plinth like I intended.
 
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I always assumed the mushrooms are for when using a hollow plinth, not a CLD style. With my current plinth, I have it bolted down.
 
All right, I just ordered some mushrooms to try. I'd still like to have the ability to fasten the table on, but will try the mushrooms until I find someone with a drill press. Question though, do you use just the mushrooms or do you also have the metal inserts for them that I've seen on occasion? I was able to find the mushrooms easy on eBay, but can't seem to find the metal inserts.
 
If you are talking about the metal part pictured here with the mushrooms, yes I use them as well:

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Like some others have said, I don't bolt mine down, but I did make the holes larger on the bottom in case I ever wanted to. Might I suggest that you add some material on the bottom before trying to drill? A small piece of plywood glued over the hole or even better, a short dowel rod that fits in the current hole then cut flush would allow your spade bit to center and work as intended. Once you get it started and engage the main part of the spade you should be okay.
 
I really think I just have to find someone with a drill press. The drill gun I have doesn't have the torque needed to get through the many layers of baltic birch plywood. With a drill press and a 1 1/8" Forstner bit, it should be a relatively simple procedure. The trick is finding someone with drill press, hence the reason for this thread.
 
I would call John Devore they are located in Brooklyn and have a cabinet shop on premises .
I have a small table top drill press you are welcome to using as for the bit I need a picture to see what you need done
sounds like a counter bore for nut clearance
 
I have a counter bore that will work but you may need a smaller OD diameter washer
let me know the bolt size and existing hole diameter to see if I have the right pilot for the counter bore
 
Ok, I'll have to check when I get home. The bolt is just the post from the Thorens TD-124, so someone may have that info available.
 
Did you ever get this sorted out? I have a TD-124, with a Moldova plinth on the way, and am currently trying to decide if I will bolt it solid or use the mushrooms. Leaning towards bolting it and isolating the whole turntable from the rack.

In any case, I’m in prospect park south, and have a drill press and some good sharp forstners, if you are still stuck on this five years later.
 
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