Well tempered platter problem?


I just noticed tonight that when I examine the platter of my turntable, a well tempered classic, that if I press down on the edge of the platter, that I can rock it back and forth substantially. I am not refering to the "slack" in the bearing that will be there pressing away from the bearing surfaces. I am thinking that the platter is not fitting onto the spindle tightly, leaving some movement.

Has anyone experienced this yet? Is this normal?

Brad
bfuehrer

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Thanks for both of your responses, but I wasn't very clear on the movement in question. Here goes:

When pressing on the left side of the platter, nearest the motor, which should "tighten" the bearing, there is movement, quite alot actually. I know about the "loosening" movement you both speak of , which the belt holds in. This is like a "loose" bearing movement, which is supposed to be impossible.

Me previous well tempered table was rock-solid in the bearing area. I am wondering if one or more of the "pads" in the bearing are wore out and letting play occur?

Long live the well tempered!

Brad