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TurnTable Jig

VintageDutch

VintageDutch

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Hi all,
Working on my Audion MX960 it came to me that I had no proper Jig to rest my TT upside down on.

Does anyone has a nice TT Jig made up, he or she can show?
 
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It's a good idea! I've always used stacks of paperback books or whatever else was handy. Don't forget to remove the platter on most, and tape the arm in place.
 
Yes I've seen that JIG... it looks very nice but is not very usefull for the TT with a solid "one piece" plinth / top.
I also saw the Cardboard cookie jar JIG... Not a bad idea.... Maybe it is time to combine and Improve on both idea's?

Atleast I like the idea of rotating the TT in the JIG..

What i did not like in de MRL_Audio post is the Joints of the rotator on the base. It just seems not to be solid to me... but Maybe I'm already proven wrong! That would not be the first time :)
Also the JIG seems fairly high...but that can be also just the way it is presented...i'm not sure..

The way i see the jig it should rotating, and a bit more then Half the depth in Hight of a regular TT.

O my G... this really is hard to explain... Hope y'all get what i'm aming for
 
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Sounds like your aiming to build your own... :dunno: I’ve used that jig on a half dozen tables including a heavy TD124 with no issues. It’s mostly useful on table with automatic operation or specific linkages “under the hood”. Mine also came with a mirror so you can see what’s going on the underside while it cycles. Good luck with your search.
 
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@MRL_Audio I'm trying to affoid "inventing" something what already is there. If something is good, there is no need to change. If you say your jig is more then capable then there is no reason not believing that statement.
i'm also not aming to offend you or anybody in the procces. That said, not having English as my native language, it sometimes is harder to find the right way to speak ones mind...
 
I've got a fairly decent sized and sturdy plastic bowl I use. Slightly smaller diameter than the platter, so when platter is off the bowl support the TT well (upside down).
Doesn't work so good for holding it from the bottom (to service top), but thus far most of my work has been on the inside/bottom of the TT.
Its not an elegant solution and if I did more TT I'd be all about the one @MRL_Audio posted.

Kinda a case of the cobblers kids here, as my profession is tooling to include jigs and fixtures.

Ben
 
polypetalous said:
I've got a fairly decent sized and sturdy plastic bowl I use. Slightly smaller diameter than the platter, so when platter is off the bowl support the TT well (upside down).
Doesn't work so good for holding it from the bottom (to service top), but thus far most of my work has been on the inside/bottom of the TT.
Its not an elegant solution and if I did more TT I'd be all about the one @MRL_Audio posted.

Kinda a case of the cobblers kids here, as my profession is tooling to include jigs and fixtures.

Ben
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Yeah, I use a bowl on a lazy Susan. Not elegant, but gets the job done. The jig is nice...
 
polypetalous said:
I've got a fairly decent sized and sturdy plastic bowl I use. Slightly smaller diameter than the platter, so when platter is off the bowl support the TT well (upside down).
Doesn't work so good for holding it from the bottom (to service top), but thus far most of my work has been on the inside/bottom of the TT.
Its not an elegant solution and if I did more TT I'd be all about the one @MRL_Audio posted.

Kinda a case of the cobblers kids here, as my profession is tooling to include jigs and fixtures.

Ben
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old tool and die maker here, so I've made more than my share of jigs, but like you I usually just find something like a bowl etc to set my tables on when servicing.
 
My direct drive tables fit nicely into a 5 gallon plastic bucket upside down. Remove the platter. Use a towel to prevent scratches and tie down the tonearm. Works pretty darn good.
 
VintageDutch said:
Hi all,
Working on my Audion MX960 it came to me that I had no proper Jig to rest my TT upside down on.

Does anyone has a nice TT Jig made up, he or she can show?
Click to expand...
FYI
Not all turntables are equal and either are the jigs.
Found out personally when I built mine.
 
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Thanks all... With all the great advice and idea's in mind I came up with my own solution...

Since I do not expect to work on those bomb proof TT's (men they look good and heavy!!!!) but mostly on 70ties/80ties "ply / particle wood" TT's and maybe some plastic, there is no need for to got for Tank like solidniss (Did i invent a new word?:))

Stacked two piles of dens Foam 6 cm High...... With the platter removed, one stack fits between the platter axel (on direct drive TT) and the tone arm. The second stack is on the other side of the of axel...
Tape down the tonearm before turning it upside down....

The first "prototype" works like a charm... Thinking about a thirt pile of Foam to protect the tone arm better...and some "dressing up".

Thanks all for the idea's and pictures.
 
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