Thanks chakster, You obviously prefer ''hifi'' literature above Russian
classics (grin). I am not sure if you ever visit German ''audio-markt''
site? There you can find an unbelievable amount of second hand
gear. By the category ''analog parts '' you can see those
Technics armboards for 600 euro. I own three of those so I am well
stocked. But those British kinds look well made and are pretty
cheap. This is always useful information.
Now regarding those ''dust covers'' . To my mind they are necessary.
But the curious thing is that I have never seen any of those
''alternative plinths'' with an dust cover included. To difficult to
produce by those who pretend to produce ''perfect'' plinths for
the SP-10 mk 2?
The Dutch have this saying: ''paper is patient'' . This means that
one can write whatever one likes on paper. The same apply for
wood.
I am glad you made your racks from metal. The fact that in your
''region'' metal is cheaper than wood is your advantage (grin).