Thanks to all of you who responded. For a while I thought I wouldn't get any feedback. I guess I'll use the pencil/reamer solution for now. I'm leary of machining the spindle given how difficult it is to find parts and someone who will work on the table. I do like the sound, though. What's odd is that my NAD 533 and my Music Hall MMF-9 don't have this problem. Every record I've put on them glides on. What a difference .002 inches makes!!!
Narrower spindle for Thorens turntable
Does anyone know if there is a replacement spindle for a Thorens TD 125 MKII turntable that is narrower than the stock spindle? About half the records I try to put on the Thorens don't fit on the spindle and have to be reamed out with a knife to get them to fit. This is becoming a major pain. Any help would be appreciated.