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Source for Garrard 301 plinth (and other 301 questions)

I recently picked up a Garrard 301 (found in a console in a blighted house in Detroit, off all places). It's in surprisingly good condition -- runs quietly and keeps perfect speed without any adjustment). I'm embarking on the restoration, upgrade Odyssey and am looking ahead to needing a plinth. 

I see a seller on eBay who charges about $1,000 plus shipping from Germany. Does anyone know of a domestic source (and ideally one that isn't so expensive)? I don't have the deep pockets that seem to be needed for this endeavor, so I'm trying to keep costs down.

Secondarily: Can anyone recommend some DIY maintenance tips for getting the best out of this table until I can afford to send it off for a professional tune-up? It's an oil-bearing version. I've added a few drops of oil to the bearing but am wondering if I should disassemble and clean it. Same with the motor. 

Thanks

 

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pindac
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From the Link, I am familiar with Dive Deep Dogs work.

I have discussed the materials he uses to make a structure and know he likes a compressed Plywood referred to as MU 25.

My suggestion for a very effective and affordable Plinth would be to go on to Lenco Heaven forum and find 'Anwesh' who supplies Permali Board.

The next option would be Polybentonite Resin, much can be learnt about this on Lenco Heaven or the SP10 Thread on DIY Audio, where good guidance is offered for producing a mould to make the form of the Plinth.

Garrard-SME have stole the DIYers' Pb' Resin method and use a version of it on their $60K 301 TT. 

https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/permali-panzerholz-help.274028/

https://www.garrardturntables.co.uk/301-advanced/

 

 

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Send Anwesh on LH a PM, the Board is able to be Precision Rebated for you.

A High Grade Sanding will bring this very hard Wood Board to a attractive Patina, a thin coat of a Varnish will finish it to a very attractive aesthetic.

https://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=42484.0

 

 

 

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