Re: arsclist RE: 78 Rpm Record Spindle Holes

["Steven Smolian" <smolians@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'm happy to have what you offer- most records aren't THAT off-center.  If
necessary, I've used extra turntable mats and reset the arm height with
perfectly satisfactory results.

Steve Smolian


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----- Original Message -----
From: "Audio101" <audio101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 8:33 PM
Subject: RE: arsclist RE: 78 Rpm Record Spindle Holes


> I understand, but to keep machining cost's down, we have machined the
> spindle a few mm smaller then stock, and then supply a machined sleeve
> that fits over the undersized spindle for use with normal records.
>
>  To completely machine the spindle off, and then machine another piece
> that would somehow join with the flat shaft would be very costly to
> make. I can do this if a customer wants, but I am afraid the cost would
> be prohibitive.
>
>  Currently my Master Archivist bearing assembly includes an undersized
> spindle with standard sized sleeve. And my precision machined thrust
> plate assembly with the third screw hole drilled and tapped. And will be
> priced at 149.95 on an exchange basis
>
>  Adding a completely machine flat shaft with an insert for standard
> records would add at least another 100.00 in machine work to that price.
> (good machinist definitely aren't cheap!)
>
>  Most of the problem stems from how to chuck the spindle in a collet and
> turn the shaft without damaging the surface that mate with the bearing!
> No mistakes can be made here, one slip and the shaft is trashed!
>
>  I want to make a product that archivist will find useful and yet be
> reasonably priced. Speak up now, would 249.95 be too expensive if we
> could machine the shaft completely flat with the platter and then have a
> piece that would slip into the shaft for normal records? I could offer
> this as an option.
>
>
>  Thanks
>
>
> Dave Meyers
> Overkill audio inc.
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> No spindle is required at all. Friction between the disc and the
> turntable
> pad is sufficient to keep the record stationary relative to the table.
> Of
> course, for convenience it is useful to have a small spindle; it avoids
> 'losing' the disc completely when making adjustments.
>
>
> Mike
> mrichter@xxxxxxx
> http://www.mrichter.com/
>
>
>
>
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