If I Can Do It - You Can Do It! Veneering A PL-530 TT
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ukfan4sure!
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I didn't worry about it. I actually didn't have any glue residue. :scratch2:
kevin_09
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Fix image pleaseHere's a step-by-step on a Pioneer PL-530 turntable veneer job. The crappy vinyl laminate was flaking away and was quite unsightly. Why Pioneer cheaped out instead of laying down some real wood veneer on the plynth, we'll probably never know. But anyway...you don't need very many tools to accomplish this project.
*Cedan peel and stick Walnut veneer
[ you can special order it through Menards ]
*Exacto knife w / some fresh blades
*Bandit edge trimmer
*household iron - t-shirt / rag
*ruler - straight edge
*paper & pencil for template making
*screwdriver set and allen wrench
*drill and proper drill bits
First thing to do is disassemble the turntable removing the platter mat, platter, dustcover hinges, faceplate, badge, and anything else necessary to make way for removing the vinyl laminate. This turntable's substrate was solid and once I had all the hardware removed, all I had to do is lift up a corner of the laminate with my Exacto knife and slowly peel away the laminate. Some folks like to use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat up the laminate in order for it to peel more freely, but for this turntable, I was able to peel it off easily - almost like skinning an cat.
Here's how nice the substrate appeared after "skinning" the vinyl laminate off.
I then proceeded to take measurements of all the flat surfaces and draft a paper template using a pencil and straight edge. I laid the template down on the veneer and lightly marked my cutting points. I wanted all the veneer surfaces to run with the grain left to right. Once that was done, I used a sharp exacto knife and a straight edge to cut my veneer pieces. Always measure twice so you only have to cut once. Make sure your substrate is free of dust and debris so your glue will bond properly.
With all the pieces cut -six total - I began with the front piece. I peeled the backing away and positioned it appropriately. The backing is sticky but not so tacky that you can't reposition the veneer should you need to. I then grabbed the t-shirt and placed it over the veneer to protect it from the heat of the iron. Heating the veneer up allows the wood and glue to bond better to the substrate. I worked the iron slowly back and forth with the grain of the veneer.
Awesomeaudio
Super Member
The pictures may have been uploaded from a photo hosting website and it may have closed down. The thread began in Jan 2010.
If the OP has copies of the original pics then he may well upload them directly here as the new AK format makes it much easier to do so now. No photo hosting web uploads not necessary anymore, Thank God.
What a clumsy process.
If the OP has copies of the original pics then he may well upload them directly here as the new AK format makes it much easier to do so now. No photo hosting web uploads not necessary anymore, Thank God.
What a clumsy process.
jeffsplat88
Member
It would be awesome to get those photos reposted. There will be Pioneer refinishes happening for decades and it looks like this thread is super valuable for the DIY'ers. But with out the pictures, we're getting only a fraction of the value. I know this thread is 7 years old. But if the legacy of the work and brains involved are to be preserved, the pics need to come back...
Awesomeaudio
Super Member
I hear you jeffsplat88.
The O.P is still active on Ak.
His last post was July 24th this year, so maybe shoot him a pm if you want and see what happens.
3rd party photo hosting sites can be a pain when they either close down or move the goal posts and hold subscribers to ransom.
For some people, they may well upload their albums to those sites and then delete their source file to free up HD space.
I personally wouldn't do that, but some do.
So don't be disappointed if he doesn't have photos from 7 years ago.
Here's hoping though.
The O.P is still active on Ak.
His last post was July 24th this year, so maybe shoot him a pm if you want and see what happens.
3rd party photo hosting sites can be a pain when they either close down or move the goal posts and hold subscribers to ransom.
For some people, they may well upload their albums to those sites and then delete their source file to free up HD space.
I personally wouldn't do that, but some do.
So don't be disappointed if he doesn't have photos from 7 years ago.
Here's hoping though.
Steveomatic
Member
Any luck asking the OP to fix the images?
Awesomeaudio
Super Member
I haven't asked.
By the way, I deteted my photo bucket account out of sheer disgust.
Thankfully we can upload our pics directly here, so no need for grub companies like photo bucket screwing with our threads going forward.
By the way, I deteted my photo bucket account out of sheer disgust.
Thankfully we can upload our pics directly here, so no need for grub companies like photo bucket screwing with our threads going forward.
trbrotzman
New Member
can see the images. am i using a wrong browser?Here's a step-by-step on a Pioneer PL-530 turntable veneer job. The crappy vinyl laminate was flaking away and was quite unsightly. Why Pioneer cheaped out instead of laying down some real wood veneer on the plynth, we'll probably never know. But anyway...you don't need very many tools to accomplish this project.
*Cedan peel and stick Walnut veneer
[ you can special order it through Menards ]
*Exacto knife w / some fresh blades
*Bandit edge trimmer
*household iron - t-shirt / rag
*ruler - straight edge
*paper & pencil for template making
*screwdriver set and allen wrench
*drill and proper drill bits
First thing to do is disassemble the turntable removing the platter mat, platter, dustcover hinges, faceplate, badge, and anything else necessary to make way for removing the vinyl laminate. This turntable's substrate was solid and once I had all the hardware removed, all I had to do is lift up a corner of the laminate with my Exacto knife and slowly peel away the laminate. Some folks like to use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat up the laminate in order for it to peel more freely, but for this turntable, I was able to peel it off easily - almost like skinning an cat.
Here's how nice the substrate appeared after "skinning" the vinyl laminate off.
I then proceeded to take measurements of all the flat surfaces and draft a paper template using a pencil and straight edge. I laid the template down on the veneer and lightly marked my cutting points. I wanted all the veneer surfaces to run with the grain left to right. Once that was done, I used a sharp exacto knife and a straight edge to cut my veneer pieces. Always measure twice so you only have to cut once. Make sure your substrate is free of dust and debris so your glue will bond properly.
With all the pieces cut -six total - I began with the front piece. I peeled the backing away and positioned it appropriately. The backing is sticky but not so tacky that you can't reposition the veneer should you need to. I then grabbed the t-shirt and placed it over the veneer to protect it from the heat of the iron. Heating the veneer up allows the wood and glue to bond better to the substrate. I worked the iron slowly back and forth with the grain of the veneer.
Awesomeaudio
Super Member
No, it's not your browser.
The original poster uploaded his pics via photobucket when it was a free service and if I recall AK didn't have the direct from your pc upload option.
Then photobucket recently decided to start charging a ridiculous amount of around 400 bucks a year to be able to keep your files active. You can imagine how many hundreds of thousands of threads affected by this rendering most useless or severely handicapped such as this one.
I doubt the OP will replace the photos. They may be long gone
The original poster uploaded his pics via photobucket when it was a free service and if I recall AK didn't have the direct from your pc upload option.
Then photobucket recently decided to start charging a ridiculous amount of around 400 bucks a year to be able to keep your files active. You can imagine how many hundreds of thousands of threads affected by this rendering most useless or severely handicapped such as this one.
I doubt the OP will replace the photos. They may be long gone
Cocinero196
New Member
Hi, I know this thread is more than a decade old...but maybe, just maybe, you still have the pics you attached in this thread of yours? Apparently, images are deleted if the post is old or inactive already. Is there any chance that you can upload or email me with like a guide or a step-by-step on a Pioneer PL-530 turntable veneer job? I'm planning to change the veneer on my PL-570 TT and I need some guidance. Hope to hear from you 
my email is gethsavellano@yahoo.com (just in case)
my email is gethsavellano@yahoo.com (just in case)Here's a step-by-step on a Pioneer PL-530 turntable veneer job. The crappy vinyl laminate was flaking away and was quite unsightly. Why Pioneer cheaped out instead of laying down some real wood veneer on the plynth, we'll probably never know. But anyway...you don't need very many tools to accomplish this project.
*Cedan peel and stick Walnut veneer
[ you can special order it through Menards ]
*Exacto knife w / some fresh blades
*Bandit edge trimmer
*household iron - t-shirt / rag
*ruler - straight edge
*paper & pencil for template making
*screwdriver set and allen wrench
*drill and proper drill bits
First thing to do is disassemble the turntable removing the platter mat, platter, dustcover hinges, faceplate, badge, and anything else necessary to make way for removing the vinyl laminate. This turntable's substrate was solid and once I had all the hardware removed, all I had to do is lift up a corner of the laminate with my Exacto knife and slowly peel away the laminate. Some folks like to use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat up the laminate in order for it to peel more freely, but for this turntable, I was able to peel it off easily - almost like skinning an cat.
Here's how nice the substrate appeared after "skinning" the vinyl laminate off.
I then proceeded to take measurements of all the flat surfaces and draft a paper template using a pencil and straight edge. I laid the template down on the veneer and lightly marked my cutting points. I wanted all the veneer surfaces to run with the grain left to right. Once that was done, I used a sharp exacto knife and a straight edge to cut my veneer pieces. Always measure twice so you only have to cut once. Make sure your substrate is free of dust and debris so your glue will bond properly.
With all the pieces cut -six total - I began with the front piece. I peeled the backing away and positioned it appropriately. The backing is sticky but not so tacky that you can't reposition the veneer should you need to. I then grabbed the t-shirt and placed it over the veneer to protect it from the heat of the iron. Heating the veneer up allows the wood and glue to bond better to the substrate. I worked the iron slowly back and forth with the grain of the veneer.
Hi, I know this thread is more than a decade old...but maybe, just maybe, you still have the pics you attached in this thread of yours? Apparently, images are deleted if the post is old or inactive already. Is there any chance that you can upload or email me with like a guide or a step-by-step on a Pioneer PL-530 turntable veneer job? I'm planning to change the veneer on my PL-570 TT and I need some guidance. Hope to hear from you
Seconded
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Moving Ahead
Well-Known Member
you can always have a look at the thread at vinylengine.com title
Pioneer PL-530 disassembly for re-veneering (page 1 and page 2) if that helps
http://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=70751
https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=70751&start=12
Pioneer PL-530 disassembly for re-veneering (page 1 and page 2) if that helps
http://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=70751
https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=70751&start=12
Thanks, Moving
Awesomeaudio
Super Member
Thanks for that. Another Aussie on this site. Nice to see. I haven't been here in a while and just noticed your post.
I can't believe how much the price for the PL-530 has gone up too. Prices are sky rocketing on almost all the vintage equipment I see so It would be a worthwhile project to re-veneer the PL especially if the crappy vinyl is peeling off. The vinyl is the only let down.
Moving Ahead
Well-Known Member
G'day, I've been around long enough to remember when I'd get stuff for not much. Today when I have a look at prices I can't believe the stupid money people are asking.
I was gifted a basket case pl530. I had to do plenty of work just to get it running...... now I just have to find the time to do the re-veneer. Ah the joys of vintage!
Awesomeaudio
Super Member
Funny thing is, that people are paying the stupid money, so there seems hope if ever I decide to sell any of my stuff. I have noticed particularly ( because when you have one you tend to keep tabs) the price for the SX-1250 and SX1280. Prices for even the rubbish ones have exceeded the price I paid for a mint condition item. Wow !
scottydog90
New Member
Did original OP reply? Champing at the bit to do this job. Has anyone posted pics or videos on disassembly/repairs of the pl530?
richkat76
New Member
Hey, is there any way you could re-post these pictures? I would be eternally grateful!Here's a step-by-step on a Pioneer PL-530 turntable veneer job. The crappy vinyl laminate was flaking away and was quite unsightly. Why Pioneer cheaped out instead of laying down some real wood veneer on the plynth, we'll probably never know. But anyway...you don't need very many tools to accomplish this project.
*Cedan peel and stick Walnut veneer
[ you can special order it through Menards ]
*Exacto knife w / some fresh blades
*Bandit edge trimmer
*household iron - t-shirt / rag
*ruler - straight edge
*paper & pencil for template making
*screwdriver set and allen wrench
*drill and proper drill bits
First thing to do is disassemble the turntable removing the platter mat, platter, dustcover hinges, faceplate, badge, and anything else necessary to make way for removing the vinyl laminate. This turntable's substrate was solid and once I had all the hardware removed, all I had to do is lift up a corner of the laminate with my Exacto knife and slowly peel away the laminate. Some folks like to use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat up the laminate in order for it to peel more freely, but for this turntable, I was able to peel it off easily - almost like skinning an cat.
Here's how nice the substrate appeared after "skinning" the vinyl laminate off.
I then proceeded to take measurements of all the flat surfaces and draft a paper template using a pencil and straight edge. I laid the template down on the veneer and lightly marked my cutting points. I wanted all the veneer surfaces to run with the grain left to right. Once that was done, I used a sharp exacto knife and a straight edge to cut my veneer pieces. Always measure twice so you only have to cut once. Make sure your substrate is free of dust and debris so your glue will bond properly.
With all the pieces cut -six total - I began with the front piece. I peeled the backing away and positioned it appropriately. The backing is sticky but not so tacky that you can't reposition the veneer should you need to. I then grabbed the t-shirt and placed it over the veneer to protect it from the heat of the iron. Heating the veneer up allows the wood and glue to bond better to the substrate. I worked the iron slowly back and forth with the grain of the veneer.