Best bearing for homemade turntable

Was just wondering if there is a consensus on what is the best bearing for a turntable platter? I plan on making my own plinth and platter. Thanks . P.S. By the way the platter will be made of plastic or acrylic and the platter too.

pedrillo05-19-2006 9:38pm

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plato Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,543 posts 05-20-2006 at 08:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Find out the specs on VPI's acrylic platters and then you could buy one of their bearings...
onhwy61 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,217 posts 05-20-2006 at 08:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This is an interesting design, it uses a Harley Shovelhead valve stem and guide as the turntable beaaring.