FangsAnalSatan Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I've been chewing over this idea for a while. How many of you guys would be interested in getting a hand made, metal turntable weights? I have the means to produce some and I'm looking to gauge how interested you'd all be. They'd be a milled 1lb aluminum weight that would be produced to order. The price of them is still undetermined, but depending on interest I could definitely give concrete numbers. For those wondering it'd look something like this spinning on a turntable. I could always take a picture of it still if anyone is interested. PM me if you're interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'm pretty sure this is a copy-paste thread. Pretty sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Oh, here it is http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/92449-custom-made-record-clampsweights-good-idea/ That time nothing came out of it from what I remember. I'd say go for it, as long as you can compete with other people doing the exact same thing when it comes to price. Another thing worth noting, a 1lb weight on any entry level belt drive table (your regas and your pro-jects, and of course anything below that) is a really, really bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb_enjoys_vinyl Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 i have a ja michel clamp that doesnt work very well... i MAY be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 My table came with a weight stock, so I have no use, but go for it. Be a fun venture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'd be interested if they were ridiculously priced like most weights already are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangsAnalSatan Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Oh, here it is http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/92449-custom-made-record-clampsweights-good-idea/ That time nothing came out of it from what I remember. I'd say go for it, as long as you can compete with other people doing the exact same thing when it comes to price. Another thing worth noting, a 1lb weight on any entry level belt drive table (your regas and your pro-jects, and of course anything below that) is a really, really bad idea. Nothing may very well come out of this, depending on interest. And in regards to the weight - I spoke with someone from Pro-Ject and they said that a 1lb weight wouldn't put any strain on the belt drive. I'd be interested if they were ridiculously priced like most weights already are. ... So you want them expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 And in regards to the weight - I spoke with someone from Pro-Ject and they said that a 1lb weight wouldn't put any strain on the belt drive. Regarding a particular model or in general? People have reported bad experience with both the Debut line and the Rega's RP1. These things weren't designed with this weight in mind and both the motor and the bearing should suffer from it in the long run. But if a Pro-Ject rep said it's ok I definitely won't argue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 ... So you want them expensive? *weren't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 i have a ja michel clamp that doesnt work very well... i MAY be interested Are you sure you're using it right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb_enjoys_vinyl Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Are you sure you're using it right? I'm pretty sure I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'm pretty sure I am then what about it doesn't work well? Because these are pretty much the best way to get the effect of a heavy weight without the, well, added weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangsAnalSatan Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 *weren't Oh. Well the goal is to create a nice weight that isn't too expensive. My goal is to have them be at a very accessible price, but that will all be determined by how many people want one and what the exact specifications are. I'm shooting for each weight to cost under $50 Canadian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb_enjoys_vinyl Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 then what about it doesn't work well? Because these are pretty much the best way to get the effect of a heavy weight without the, well, added weight. it doesnt make the record any flatter, even with the felt washer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 The records that can't be "fixed" with that one won't "fixed" be with any other weight. You'll need one of these for that. Though honestly, one of these would do as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I could be interested in this, but I have a Pro-ject and wouldn't want anything to get messed up. Will look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangsAnalSatan Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 I could be interested in this, but I have a Pro-ject and wouldn't want anything to get messed up. Will look into it. That's totally fair, as I said, a representitve from Pro-Ject said the weight would be no problem for the motor. As well I've been using my a 1lb one for over two years on my Pro-Ject Carbon and there hasn't been anything noticeable. With that said, the weight of the turntable weight is not set in stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 That's totally fair, as I said, a representitve from Pro-Ject said the weight would be no problem for the motor. As well I've been using my a 1lb one for over two years on my Pro-Ject Carbon and there hasn't been anything noticeable. With that said, the weight of the turntable weight is not set in stone. Right on. Consider me interested if the price is right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barberbro Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I'd be interested too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Same. If the price is reasonable, I am in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Oh. Well the goal is to create a nice weight that isn't too expensive. My goal is to have them be at a very accessible price, but that will all be determined by how many people want one and what the exact specifications are. I'm shooting for each weight to cost under $50 Canadian. If you need a beta tester in the states I got you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangsAnalSatan Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 So after speaking with the production side of this little project, it looks like to have production costs low so they'll be at a reasonable price, it looks as if we're going to have to produce around 30 so that we can sell them at ~$50 Canadian each. So would you guys that are interested in buying one of these weights be willing to pledge to a Kickstarter or Indiegogo so that we can get concrete numbers and go into production? The only additional thing that would have to happen is I'd have to contact you to pay a second time for shipping as prices fluctuate from shipping inside Canada and outside so I wouldn't include shipping in the Kickstarter price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollyronnie Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 What is the purpose of a turntable weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andables Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I just used the slammer I have from my pog set as a kid. #lifehacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 What is the purpose of a turntable weight? Helps the record lay flat and closer to the mat, for better tracking stability and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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