I had 2 of the AT6006's I liked them, but once they wear out, forget it. The next thing for me will be trying thr Q-UP. Less cost too.
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Hello Mr T: Is your trip wire in contact with the tiny magnet(situated between the two wires), when your Raiser is locked down(ready for action), every time? If not; the slightest vibration can trigger it. I had to bend the trip wire(CCW) slightly on mine, to get it to trigger properly/consistantly. They can be somewhat frustrating to set up, at times. Once they are tuned in; they are a joy. |
Regards, Rodman99999: No authority on the Q'up, it's my understanding that the auxiliary bases allow for broad matching of arm height, there are serations that couple the base and lifter body for smaller adj.'s. The tape is just added assurance that if the lifter is subjected to an outside force, it will be less likely to lose it's setting. Do I know this for sure? Nope. BTW, my "safety raiser" has a mind of it's own, I'm wondering if a drop of silicone fluid to the top of the cylinder might assist in damping the trip lever? Peace, |
My first Safety Raiser lasted 30yrs. When they wear out; they simply don't lift, or lift quickly(what mine did). Neither will damage an arm or cartridge. I suppose, if I manage to outlive the two I own now; I'll try the Q'UP. Having to use a piece of tape to lock it in place(per the instructions), seems a bit chessy though. |
Thorens made a similar device, also called the Q-up. You might Google it? http://www.thequp.com/instructions.html Peace, |
http://www.needledoctor.com/The-QUP No association with the vendor, no experience with the product. Peace, |
Mr B: Outside of the plethora of inferior & cheaply made counterfeit items, flooding the World from that general area, and their patently obvious disregard for honesty in business? Let's see: ARC's single major reliability problem(over the years) was traced back to this:(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague)Did you notice the, "Industrial Espionage" part of that article? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/19/AR2007051901273.html) (http://economyincrisis.org/content/us-barraged-dangerous-imports-china) (http://lansing.injuryboard.com/defective-and-dangerous-products/amongst-other-dangerous-chinese-imports-atvs-are-added-to-the-list.aspx?googleid=274934) (http://chinaboycott.net/ ) This one especially concerned me: ( http://news.yahoo.com/counterfeit-chinese-parts-slipping-u-military-aircraft-report-135759754--abc-news-topstories.html ) I'm simply saving keystrokes, by posting some current internet items. My own experiences with the crap imported from Southeast Asia/China could fill a good sized tome. As you said, "YMMV!" In general, I just strive to avoid purchasing ANYTHING from that area, whenever possible. The Japanese(for instance), on the other hand, are totally anal about quality control, and their honesty; beyond reproach. Of course; there are exceptions to every rule, and- I am NOT trying to persuade anyone of anything. Just stating my opinion/observations, and answering your question. Happy listening! |
Not only that, BUT- the one on eBay is in HONG KONG. I wouldn't send a Dime over there, on a bet! I bought two NOS/NIB Safety Raisers(one boxed as a Signet SK501) last year. Each for under $150.00. Both had the original price tag of $19.95(what I paid for my first in 1981), on the box. YES- They are getting more scarce(and more expensive). |
