VPI-HW19 first model

@boothroyd , I finally got a grip on paste dielectric synthetic grease.

From what I see I need to really pack this anchor all the way to the top literally squeezing it over the shaft right into basket magnet. It might be a factor of consuming more power from the wall due to the thick viscosity, but it really should reduce vibrations. I really don't care if motor is loud, but all I care is about typical vibrations to any synchronous AC motor that shouldn't be used as a turntable motor at all. It's more good to power tools like grinder than turntables.

Here we go:

My work has been completed with MAJOR success of reconditioning an old original motor. The transferred vibrations had been completely eliminated to the plinth through motor. As I figured, I packed the magnet well topped off before sliding it back into the spindle hole. I had to apply some pressure to the bottom of the anchor so to fit the c-lip back in. I used typical dielectric synthetic grease that really showed magic of not being able to go through the spindle hole with sufficient viscosity to make every part of spinning magnet bathing in grease under pressure. There I followed principle of drive shaft or wheel bearings. Some degree of vibrations was notable when applying extra pressure to plinth, but those cannot be heard at all neither at the beginning of record nor at the end of dead wax.

I liked this grease so I’ve used it on my cue lever also with success.

Overall, GREAT TT.

@czarivey Great to hear it lived to see another life!

I think you’re going to realize excellent performance from that old Hurst motor now that care has been given with proper cleaning & lubrication.

Happy listening 🎶

@boothroyd , I tried to see if newer motor will be more quiet and to my surprise, after same treatment still was awfully mechanically buzzing all the way down to the armboard and from there there's no escape except sound pickup. Bummer. 

Wonder if I can be offered replacement for my back-up motor from VPI.