Michell Gyrodec, main bearing lube

Pin, all good points!  Thanks for the reply!

It has been my understanding that the small ball bearing is only a 'catch bearing '.  The hydro dynamic concept used by Michael slightly lifts the platter onto a thin film of oil, and off of the balls contact surface. It ( the ball) comes into play when the platter is at rest.  Hence the name, catch bearing!   

I have and do examine the flat area on the spindle ' post' for any marks ruled unusual, with a good magnifying glass, and so far so good...

The idea is to keep spindle afloat when it spins so it needs very thin layer of oil every once in a while not only around ball bearing, but around the spindle as well. Firearm oil is ideal for that.

I cleaned my VPI Superscoutmaster similar to how HDM describes.  ,,,the turntable was dragging and not staying on speed.   I used  Hoppes #9 gun cleaner that I use to clean my firearms.....boy did it do a wonderful job with the VPI.....steady as a rock!!

String...thanks for the tip!  Good idea!  I've been using rubbing alcohol and q-tips, but the Hoppes #9 will surely remove any type of residue! 

@quincy The Roksan TT's from the same era, also made a substantial effort to ensure their TT's were with Bearings that were above the typical goals being set for such parts in use on TT's.

It is good to hear that Michell in their own Wisdom addressed the Platter Bearing design in a similar way and the ling term rewards are still being discovered at the time of invasive inspections.

I am a little bit of a 'bearing eccentric' when it comes to my thoughts and intentions for a TT I am to use.