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How do you install a 12" VPI armboard for 12" Unipivot on a VPI Classic 3 - Thanks :-)

I'm considering upgrading my VPI Classic 3 turntable's metal 10" JMW UniPivot tonearm to a 12" 3D printed UniPivot tonearm.   I've some technical know how but want to double check how to install the new VPI armboard.  Any step-by-step guidance here and / or where to look for advice online is very much appreciated.  Thank you!  :-)
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lewm
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I might guess that at least some of the improvement you are hearing is due to replacing that “slightly wobbly “spindle.
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uberwaltz
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Good point Lewm.

I would be extremely concerned about a "slightly wobbly spindle" and how it occurred to begin with?
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vinylfun OP
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Good point indeed.  The platter appeared to spin correctly, and there was no audible impact, despite the spindle's condition.  My guess is it happened the first time I re-greased the spindle.  When replacing the platter I hit the spindle a bit, rather than the platter going right on to the spindle.  The price of an education at least.  
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vinylfun OP
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PS Sorry I cannot post pictures of my VPI Classic 3 turntable with the upgrade to the 12" 3D tonearm as Audiogon does not allow photos.  C;est la vie!  :-(
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uberwaltz
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The most important point is that you are very happy with your revitalized TT.
And it sounds like VPI stepped up as far as customer service is concerned which is great stuff.

As your name here says.... Have vinyl fun!
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