Martykt Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Yes yes I hear you ask..... "Martykt, how do I attach my Rockport Linear tracker to my skeletal design Audio Verismo Turntable.... ?? ?"...... I'm glad you asked , that's a very good question !! So to answer that very fine question I have endeavoured to write this the...... Definitive Guide to Installing a Rockport Tracking Tonearm to an Audio Verismo Turntable Step 1. Drive to the Death Stars Engineering Department somewhere in deepest darkest Country Victoria left a bit past the black stump where @darth vader himself will be heading up the build. Step 2. Measuring and mockup. This is best done not only with the usual measuring implements like ruler and such but also a Kamahl record to help with positioning. Tip, if you don't happen to have a Kamahl LP at hand any Mrs. Mills record will do !! Step 3. Join two pieces of metal together using the darkside of the force. Tip, in a pinch you can can use a single piece of metal that's sized correctly but lets face it what's the fun in that..... !! Step 4. Metalwork Step 5. Make cylindrical internal spacers out of 316 Stainless Step 6. Shape Arm Board with a cutting disc and grinder Step 7. More metalwork Step 8. Turn some end caps out of 316 Stainless Step 9. It's milling time !!! Step 10. Order a bag of chips and a $3 Aldi pizza from the Death Star after hours catering service. Step 11. Even more metalwork Step 12. Make up locating spacers out of 316 Stainless and weld to the Arm Board Step 13. Drilling and tapping Step 14. Final finishing and bevelling to make it pretty !! Step 15. Basque in all that shiny stainless finery !!! Step 16. Crawl into bed as it's waaaay past your beddy time !!! Step 17. At a later date polish Acrylic Boards and final square up and installation. Add cartridge and start spinning !!! A Special thanks to @darth vader and Kamahl for making this project happen. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth vader Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 All this in 12 easy monthly instalments It was a long afternoon that ended up being the following morning, but we got it done with what was at hand with no compromise. It came up pretty good in the end. Glad you are happy @Martykt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 2 hours ago, darth vader said: Glad you are happy @Martykt Extremely so @darth vader. It's turned out better than anything I could have imagined. I reckon if Russell Spokes could see your work he would be very impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McP Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Q? How many Audio Verismo's exist? Now that Russell's now longer with us. @darth vader where are my two USB drives? regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Martykt said: Extremely so @darth vader. It's turned out better than anything I could have imagined. I reckon if Russell Spokes could see your work he would be very impressed. This is a whole new meaning to the term of moving to the "Dark Side"... So are you in the vinyl realm now Marty??? You certainly don't do anything be halves... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 7 hours ago, Ian McP said: Q? How many Audio Verismo's exist? Now that Russell's now longer with us. @darth vader where are my two USB drives? regards Ian Four that I know of for sure and I seem to remember something about there being one or two others out there as well though don't quote me on that. I definitely consider myself extremely privileged and lucky to own one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 6 hours ago, Kaynin said: This is a whole new meaning to the term of moving to the "Dark Side"... So are you in the vinyl realm now Marty??? You certainly don't do anything be halves... Yes I have been drawn to the "Dark Side"...... Come to us Kaynin...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, Martykt said: Yes I have been drawn to the "Dark Side"...... Come to us Kaynin...... Lol, I have mate, last week I bought a new Music Hall 7.1 with a Garrott Brothers K3 cart. I’ll pick it up in about a fortnight...my first TT! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Kaynin said: Lol, I have mate, last week I bought a new Music Hall 7.1 with a Garrott Brothers K3 cart. I’ll pick it up in about a fortnight...my first TT! Nice one !! We'll have to organise a weekend to get some records spinning !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Martykt said: Nice one !! We'll have to organise a weekend to get some records spinning !! Sounds good Marty, I’ve been building a little stash for about 12 months now! I really want to see this TT of yours, looks beautiful. Now we just need to fix you up with a streamer... Edited February 21, 2018 by Kaynin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Kaynin said: Sounds good Marty, I’ve been building a little stash for about 12 months now! I really want to see this TT of yours, looks beautiful. Now we just need to fix you up with a streamer... Been starting to build a little stash of my own too! You definitely will get to see it, there's been too much effort gone into to it to remain idol !! Nah, I'm squarephobic...... I only listen to round things....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth vader Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 @Ian McP I had them with me at the last show to give back to you... @Martykt It was tricky to work out the exact position to place the arm, but since you mentioned Kamahl... (this one is for @125dBmonster ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) Haven't exorcised any vinyl in the drop saw recently, the pile of buggered and just rubbish ones are growing steadily though EDIT after looking at the photos Geez what a ripper of a turntable, work of love and dedication of a keen Craftsman Yea, I'm deeply envious as, you clever bastard Edited February 21, 2018 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 @Upfront Mate check this thing out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth vader Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Marty looking very important Marty being important Its good the Death Star is in outer space sometimes. Not easy on the neighbours in suburbia at this time of day. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McP Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 17 hours ago, Martykt said: Four that I know of for sure and I seem to remember something about there being one or two others out there as well though don't quote me on that. I definitely consider myself extremely privileged and lucky to own one. a fellow stereonetter out there has one that I know of! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Ian McP said: a fellow stereonetter out there has one that I know of! If you're thinking Red it's already counted !! If it is someone I don't know I'm interested to know who. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McP Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Martykt said: If you're thinking Red it's already counted !! If it is someone I don't know I'm interested to know who. yep, Red! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 The adventure for today is to make those Acrylic Boards shiny !!! First step..... sanding...... Next step..... oh dear..... Continuing on..... more sanding...... All sanded !!! Next step..... buffing !! All shiny now !!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muriwai Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Well done Marty!!Will it play 45s ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth vader Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Any news on a cart? I'm thinking you have a plan...you always do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 7 hours ago, muriwai said: Well done Marty!! Will it play 45s ? Yes will spin 45s !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, darth vader said: Any news on a cart? I'm thinking you have a plan...you always do Oh yes have devious plans...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbo Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Thats a real fabricators workshop. You should buy an old Harley and Hardtail/chop it. I bet you could in that workshop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red MacKay Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) Hey Martyman, you have done such a great job on that armboard, I reckon you should have a crack at doing mine! 5 Audio Verismo turntables exist. Plus there is one in a hundred pieces that is yet to be assembled that Russ left to his youngest son. So total - 6 units. It only took you 12 months to get it going Marty, pretty quick really. Edited November 11, 2018 by Red MacKay typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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