l want to build a solid wood turntable

I've seen a few handmade tone arms. Wood seems to be a favorite. Oak Apatong, Cherry, Black walnut, birds eye maple, all kinds of plastic, type products too.  I saw one guy use Glass, sample draw tubes (open at both ends) 18-24" long about 1/2" OD. He used a propane torch to do his shaping, and welding. Some type of glue for the metal hinge points that were attached. Sure looked cool. No idea how it sounded or worked...

WOOD, is a good material for a platter, tonearms, bearing or bushing housings (like platters axle or spindles).  Plinths and or cabinet style enclosures, EX; Roll top, fliptop, vertical pocket style doors (like a roll top only vertical, Doors bi or single.

If you think soaking wood in whatever you're gonna soak it in is gonna change something, you might want to rethink that one.  You still have to finish the pieces out (sand and fit). Then, protect or cover them with at least OIL, or a clear coat of something. How much of what you soaked it in is still gonna be there? JUST ASKIN', after you get all the parts nice flat, smooth and covered with polished urethane, THEN add a mat of some kind.... You see my point?

It's not "rocket science", but it's not everyone's cup of tea either. No simple task, to say the least..

Regards

guitarsam, kenjit, and b4icu walk into a bar and............................


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That's nothing, I was the bartender, O2 only when I bartend.  Deep breaths, fella!... Never understood a word they said,
WAY to hi tec for me.. Just sayin' DEEP BREATHS.....

Let me go polish a rock or two.... Even my pets need attention.
low cost, low maintenance... Pet Rocks.... They love the classics, and calm right down after listen... I go introducing, other "rocks" in the mix, I'm sure it would turn out to be a brawl... Not just every rock gets along with every other kind of rock... Kinda like the little fighting fish, just can't get along...

Regards