AR table gets a new base

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Wardsweb, Sep 14, 2014.

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  1. Wardsweb

    Wardsweb Audio Enthusiast Thread Starter

    Location:
    San Antonio, TX
    Here is a little project I did for my buddy Jim. This first picture shows the 3/4" walnut cut for the IEC power connector and RCA jacks.

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  2. Wardsweb

    Wardsweb Audio Enthusiast Thread Starter

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    San Antonio, TX
    This next picture shows how the 45'd corners get squared and glued using some corner jigs I cut from an old 2x4 and a tie down strap.

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  3. Wardsweb

    Wardsweb Audio Enthusiast Thread Starter

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    Next shows the walnut corner blocks and baltic birch triangles to mount the spikes to.

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  4. Wardsweb

    Wardsweb Audio Enthusiast Thread Starter

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    San Antonio, TX
    Last the finished product. Jim picked it up today and I think he likes it. The finish is Liberon Finishing Oil. I did mirror polish the platter, while it was apart.

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  5. tim185

    tim185 Forum Resident

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    Australia
    Jeez that some nice work! Wish I had a friend like you :)
     
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  6. sberger

    sberger Dream Baby Dream

    Gorgeous.
     
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  7. sushimaster

    sushimaster Forum Resident

    Is that Jim in Houston's table? OMG that looks fantastic! Nice job!
     
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  8. The Good Guy

    The Good Guy Forum Resident

    Location:
    UK
    Beautiful . Well done.
     
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  9. Alan2

    Alan2 Forum Resident

    Location:
    UK
    Great work.
     
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  10. inperson

    inperson Senior Member

    Location:
    Ohio
    I love the simplicity of those tables. Nice work too!
     
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  11. AKA Bubbleup

    AKA Bubbleup Forum Resident

    Location:
    Syosset, NY, USA
    OMG that's a beauty (coming from an AR XA owner w/ a stock base).
     
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  12. tyinkc

    tyinkc Senior Member

    Location:
    Fontana, Wisconsin
    Outstanding job!! Clean, classic and beautiful.
     
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  13. Jim in Houston

    Jim in Houston The Godfather of Alt-Country & Punk

    Location:
    Houston, TX, USA
    Luther's a peach alright! He agreed to the project for the mere asking and on a short time frame too. I guess the days are 36 hours long where he lives because between his great family, work and all the projects he has going he's a busy man.

    He even took the time to reassemble it for me and listen to some records.

    It sounded great through his "big as a house" vintage Pioneer receiver and Huge JBLs with lattice work grills and custom horn tweeters.

    The plinth has been satin black powder coated by my nephew. Luther blew me away when he had a grommet for the tone arm wire hole!

    Next stage is sending it to Mark Morin to rebuild/rewire the tone arm, balance the platter and generally "optimize" it, though it sound awful sweet right now.

    Thanks again Luther!
     
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  14. Jim in Houston

    Jim in Houston The Godfather of Alt-Country & Punk

    Location:
    Houston, TX, USA
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    Cell phone pics don't do it justice. Running an AT120E on it for now. Tamed the crackle on the copy of Dusty in Memphis in the picture.
     
  15. Jim in Houston

    Jim in Houston The Godfather of Alt-Country & Punk

    Location:
    Houston, TX, USA
    It will be getting its AR badge back!
     
  16. Wardsweb

    Wardsweb Audio Enthusiast Thread Starter

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    San Antonio, TX
    Glad you like it Jim. Stop by any time.
     
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  17. inperson

    inperson Senior Member

    Location:
    Ohio

    Do you rewire tonearms?:D
     
  18. McLover

    McLover Senior Member

    Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. I love what you did to that base. Mindblowingly fine.
     
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  19. Wardsweb

    Wardsweb Audio Enthusiast Thread Starter

    Location:
    San Antonio, TX
    Of course I do. I have done Black Widow, Rega, Kenwood, and more. Usually with silver wire.
     
  20. sberger

    sberger Dream Baby Dream

    Sounds like Marc and Luther should give some serious consideration to getting a business going.
     
  21. Ghostworld

    Ghostworld Senior Member

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    US
    Good, I was going to say I miss the badge.
     
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  22. inperson

    inperson Senior Member

    Location:
    Ohio
    Hmmm? I wonder if I have anything you'd want in trade for some work I need?:D
     
  23. sushimaster

    sushimaster Forum Resident

    One of the best AR XA tables I've seen. We need more threads like these.
     
  24. Wardsweb

    Wardsweb Audio Enthusiast Thread Starter

    Location:
    San Antonio, TX
  25. Coricama

    Coricama Classic Rocker

    Location:
    Marietta, GA
    Beautiful work!
     
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