PL 530 Tonearm return problem

[Hifirob2]

Nice job, Rob!

Thank you, Howard. I certainly wouldn't have thought I could fix it without all the great minds on AK - including you - my turntable guru! :yes:

Rob

 

[Tinyelvis]

I've been watching this thread for awhile now..... This morning I get a feeling like I want to do it.

10 minutes!

Most of the time is spent unscrewing the base.


I always thought oh hell, it was close enough to the rest.

now it goes HOME!

Thanks for the instructions fellas!!!

 

[Hifirob2]

now it goes HOME!

You never realize the importance of home until you can't get there.......

Congrats! Funny how a little pad can do so much.

Rob

 

[DENNYDOG]

I've been watching this thread for awhile now..... This morning I get a feeling like I want to do it.

10 minutes!

Most of the time is spent unscrewing the base.


I always thought oh hell, it was close enough to the rest.

now it goes HOME!

Thanks for the instructions fellas!!!

Does this mean I can still come over and check out all your cool stuff now that your tt is fixed?

 

[Tinyelvis]

I still have the 570 for you to look at! That's having issues with the automation not working. Manually, it functions!

You are always invited over DANNYDOG

 

[Arkay]

Can anyone suggest a polish for the outer chrome rim of the platter? Mine is a little tarnished/oxidized. A shiny polished look would help convince me to keep this beautiful table.

Thanks - Rob

Remove the platter for polishing, if at all possible, so you don't risk getting tiny pits into the motor mechanism. Start with relatively fine grades of sandpaper working up to the finest you have, and/or 0000 steel wool, to remove the worst of the oxidation. Follow up with a good metal polish like AutoSol, and buff with cotton cloth. If you wish, finish with a protective layer of automotive wax. It isn't hard to get a platter to gleam, if you follow these basic steps. It just takes a little time and 'elbow grease'.

 

[Hifirob2]

Thanks Arkay!! I was thanking you in my head earlier today - using your "The Idiot's Guide to Using Deoxit (revisited)" on an old integrated amp. It definitely works better now.

Rob