Making of a custom hardwood plynth Thorens TD160mk1

rx7rotary

Active Member

• Nov 4, 2012

• #1

Hi guys,

Just decided to start making the new plynth yesterday from solid Rimu wood.

Had a plank, then cut into right sizes and ticknesses , routed the middle of the inside which I will later will with lead.

The bottom is also a solid piece 10mm thick.

here are a couple of pics:








Rest of the project here:
http.audiomarkoni.wordpress.com/category/turntables/

 

bob06

Addicted Member

• Nov 4, 2012

• #2

Can't wait to see it finished. :yes:

 

Sanc

I'm Hiding in Honduras

• Nov 4, 2012

• #3

A solid plinth for these Thorens decks makes a huge difference. You will definitely be satisfied.

 

rx7rotary

Active Member

• Nov 4, 2012

• #4

I will let you know next weekend. I am thinking about leaving it like this, and just oiling the plynth instead of my first idea, to veneer it... this wood looks way to beautiful to veneer on top... what do you all think?
Thanks

 

bob06

Addicted Member

• Nov 4, 2012

• #5

If it was me I would leave the wood natural with a couple of coats of oil or clear satin poly.

 

rx7rotary

Active Member

• Nov 4, 2012

• #6

bob06 said:

If it was me I would leave the wood natural with a couple of coats of oil or clear satin poly.

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Thanks bob exactly what I am thinking to do

 

rx7rotary

Active Member

• Nov 12, 2012

• #7

ok here is some progress:

 

rx7rotary

Active Member

• Nov 12, 2012

• #8

more pics here:

http://audiomarkoni.wordpress.com/

Cheers
m.

 

bob06

Addicted Member

• Nov 12, 2012

• #9

Looking good. You do some nice work. I like that CD table. :thmbsp:

 

bobins08

Celebrating Life

• Nov 12, 2012

• #10

Very nice work indeed.

What is the effect on the sound?

cheers, Bob

 

UncleAng

First Love.... Marantz! 75

Subscriber

• Nov 12, 2012

• #11

Beautiful work... and the IMF's are stunning!

 

mech986

AK Subscriber

Subscriber

• Nov 13, 2012

• #12

Very nice indeed. Did you add the damping as you indicated in the first post?

 

Sanc

I'm Hiding in Honduras

• Nov 13, 2012

• #13

bobins08 said:

Very nice work indeed.

What is the effect on the sound?

cheers, Bob

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A solid hardwood plinth seriously reduces vibrations and resonance moving through the entire table. From external sources and from the motor. Makes everything in the sonic character better.

Looking awesome! :thmbsp:

 

rx7rotary

Active Member

• Dec 3, 2013

• #14

A lot has changed on this table over the two years...
here we go:
Built a new plinth:

New tone arm, dampning, new cart etc...