keithsnaim
Gone Fishing
Well it's took me a long time to begin this build so any tips, advice etc would be gratefully received. I was given a LP12 plinth by a good friend many years ago. It has been stored in a box for a few years now in my loft.
I took it out of the box 2 weeks ago to have a look at it with a view to restore it. It was in a sorry state to say the least. Apparently it is a Greaves plinth, fluted afromosia. I'm not sure of it's age because the plate is missing off of the back. Luckily the joints are all in good condition so i set about stripping the old finish off it. After many hours of work with different grades of wire wool and white spirit I now have a plinth that is looking much better. 3 coats of Danish oil later and it looks like new.
I am now in the position source the parts needed to complete the project. I know there are many versions to consider but would appreciate any input from fellow fishies. I was thinking about the circus bearing version and would like the option of 45rpm too. I'm not sure what version of cross brace I require either.
In the box with the plinth was a armboard that looks like it's unused, a motor and a pair of hinges. Not sure what condition the motor is in too. I would like to take the LP12 to a good spec but not spend a couple of grand on it if you know what I mean.
Many thanks.
I took it out of the box 2 weeks ago to have a look at it with a view to restore it. It was in a sorry state to say the least. Apparently it is a Greaves plinth, fluted afromosia. I'm not sure of it's age because the plate is missing off of the back. Luckily the joints are all in good condition so i set about stripping the old finish off it. After many hours of work with different grades of wire wool and white spirit I now have a plinth that is looking much better. 3 coats of Danish oil later and it looks like new.
I am now in the position source the parts needed to complete the project. I know there are many versions to consider but would appreciate any input from fellow fishies. I was thinking about the circus bearing version and would like the option of 45rpm too. I'm not sure what version of cross brace I require either.
In the box with the plinth was a armboard that looks like it's unused, a motor and a pair of hinges. Not sure what condition the motor is in too. I would like to take the LP12 to a good spec but not spend a couple of grand on it if you know what I mean.
Many thanks.