Straightening a Dual 1229Q tone arm

[FOMOGO]

I had to go look, and I got the number a** backwards. It's a PL530. Mike

Oh, that one is different. the japenese generally do what the Germans did with electronics, not linkages. Well, some linkages, but they are more heavily biases towards electronics vice analog.

Found a possible cure here for my issue. It seems the auto return on this is mechanical. https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/ongoing-pioneer-pl-530-project.837198/

 

[great white]

PL530 is a good table. Around mid fi Vs hi fi (hifi = mega expensive),

Well worth getting running again.

 

[great white]

Building a new plinth for the 1229q:







Not bad for an “occasional“ woodworker.

still needs some filler and finiah sanding, then stain and varnish.

next up is a matching one for the 1249 beside it..

 

[great white]

And then there were two:





Obviously, still a lot of work to be done, but the hard stuff is over. Now I just have to make them look pretty!

 

[whitmore]

Appearance is excellent! I suspect the under-space is suitable for LP covers during play, too.
My (Dual 1219) base has a flip-down front panel to hide accessories... I'd lose them without
that feature. But, my LP covers just get in the way, as does, sometimes, the windscreen lid.

Be sure to test your stain on scraps; those finishes have surprised me. I'm inclined to
straight boiled linseed oil nowadays (it does have to cure a week in a warm location, preferably
outdoors, but I've got time aplenty).

 

[pdentrem]

Don’t you love how the wood supplier stick the sku tag on the good side!
Nice build.

 

[great white]

Don’t you love how the wood supplier stick the sku tag on the good side!
Nice build.

Yeah, there was no getting away from them. Each board had anywhere from 2 to 4 tags, But always no less than two....and it's not "easy peel" stuff either. Comes off in multiple ripped pieces and leaves a sticky residue.

 

[great white]

Appearance is excellent! I suspect the under-space is suitable for LP covers during play, too.
My (Dual 1219) base has a flip-down front panel to hide accessories... I'd lose them without
that feature. But, my LP covers just get in the way, as does, sometimes, the windscreen lid.

Be sure to test your stain on scraps; those finishes have surprised me. I'm inclined to
straight boiled linseed oil nowadays (it does have to cure a week in a warm location, preferably
outdoors, but I've got time aplenty).

I never thought about it but yeah, LP covers would slide right under with no issue.

 

[silence dogood]

A traditional stain for oak is ammonia. It will darken the wood. Then go over with about 3 or more coats of linseed oil. Sand between coats but leave the sawdust on as you oil. The sawdust oil mixture will fill the pores. Let dry between coats. It does take time and elbow grease. In my experience, I've always been pleased with the results. So far, looking good. A big thumbs up.

 

[great white]

A traditional stain for oak is ammonia. It will darken the wood. Then go over with about 3 or more coats of linseed oil. Sand between coats but leave the sawdust on as you oil. The sawdust oil mixture will fill the pores. Let dry between coats. It does take time and elbow grease. In my experience, I've always been pleased with the results. So far, looking good. A big thumbs up.

Sounds interesting, but I've never done that before. I'll stick to what I know.This isn't a place for me to learn a new technique....