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Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II

“For those who want the moon but can't afford it or those who can afford it but like to have fun and work with their hands, I'm willing to give out a recipe for a true high-end 'table which is easy to do, and fun to make as sky's the limit on design/creativity! The cost of materials, including 'table, is roughly $200 (depending, more or less), and add to that a Rega tonearm. The results are astonishing. I'll even tell/show you how to make chipboard look like marble and fool and impress all your friends. If there's interest I'll get on with this project, if not, I'll just continue making them in my basement. The next one I make will have a Corian top and have a zebra stripe pattern! Fun! Any takers?”

The Lead in “Da Thread” as posted by Johnnantais - 2-01-04

Let the saga continue. Sail on, oh ships of Lenco!
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shamanic
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Well I have already decided to use the same plinth formula for my Garrard 301. My friend has a Thorens TD124 and we will be doing the same with that too. Should be a very interesting shoot out when all are completed.Incidentally has anyone tried stepping the voltage down on the Lenco. I know that stepping down from 240v to 180v on the Garrard helped improve things.What do you guys think?Nigel
shamanic
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My friend and I are about to embark on our plinths. 24"x"20" using alternate layers of 3/4" mdf and birchply (top layer 1/2") .There are a couple of things we are a bit unsure of. What layers are we bolting the t/t to? Is it just the top layer of mdf or the top two layers and then subsequently gluing all the other layers.Do we use the original mounting screws? Do we use any other screws as well?One other thing, where can we get neoprene sheets here in the Uk? Many thanks for your help, this is the most exciting thing I have ever encounterd in hifi.Nigel.
shamanic
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Thanks everyone for all the help and advice.It is sometimes hard to picture written instructions. Especially as we are the types who learn best from being shown what to do.Does anyone have pictures of the various stages involved? The epoxy resin idea sounds very interesting. Might try that later on if we can pick up a few Lencos to experiment on. Is it very expensive to buy and how much would you need?
I am using one of willbewills birchply only creations at the moment. It does sound more stunning than my Garrard 301 even though the 301 is in a solid sycamore plinth and heavier than willbewills.The overall sound is sweeter and better defined, especially the bass which is very tuneful and has such clarity. Can't wait to see what the Lenco sounds like in the megaplinth.Nigel
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