Next turntable project....

[randy warren]

man, you just have too much fun, enjoy!

[Roscoe Primrose]

For exquisite hi fi apps such as our bud Roscoe proposes, a balls to the wall approach goes without saying...in other words, he might pop for an additional cutting board.

Actually, for the balls to the walls version, I'm thinking soapstone....

Roscoe

[Guy]

Roscoe,

You're not using a separate motor then: the motor will be in the bottom of the plinth? I forget things so easily.

Don't want to rush things you know

My kind of speed!

[Roscoe Primrose]

Roscoe,

You're not using a separate motor then: the motor will be in the bottom of the plinth? I forget things so easily.

The Garrard is a rim drive, so the motor is under the platter. That's why the legs are so long, otherwise there wouldn't be enough clearance for the motor....

Roscoe

[J-ROB]

4.5" clearance necessary on the 301. just measured it last week.

I have been thinking about soapstone for years. Any sources?

[Pelliott321]

these guys had an ad in craigslist
Ashley DiTomaso
Stone Masters Inc
Phone: 610 444 7200
Fax: 610 444 7209
Email: ashley@stonemastersinc.net
Website: www.stonemastersinc.net
Address: 515 School House Rd Kennett Square, PA 19348

[FerdinandII]

This looks like it might be the right size........

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/soapstone-flatbread-and-pizza-stone

[ratbagp]

http://www.soapstones.com/soapstone_washington_dc/
This company has a store in Sterling VA

ray

[Roscoe Primrose]

These guys are not far outa Charlottesville....

http://www.alberenesoapstone.com/

This, from their online store: http://shop.polycor.com/eng/orders/view/201 ought to be enough for 4 plinths each weighing 55lbs before you cut a hole for the motor assy....

Roscoe

[Guy]

Wow - 55 lbs! I like that you're using a wooden plinth for proof of concept and development before ringing out the final details. Walking before Running...