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New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice

I have recently purchased a maplenoll ariadne. I have tried to learn a little about the table but find very little information. I know the table was discontinued in the 90's but the little i have found indicated it is a very good table. I am interested to learn if there are any tricks or problems to optimizing this table. As most of you probably know, it is an air bearing platter and tonearm. I plan on putting my zxy airy 3 on the arm once I get it set up.
oilmanmojo
crem1
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Oilmanmojo: Sorry I don't ,a real kick in the keester . I just bought a digital camera that I have yet to operate. Before the final set-up a bud is to take a few disassembled Pic's to fill in the blanks. This is a huge amount of work. I think I have 40 hrs.+ more. Most is grunt work , real time consuming. I only hope the effort is worth it. The interesting matter for me is that I believe I correctly understand how these tables actually operate. Next up, the tone-arm.
crem1
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Readers: I broke a M10-1.0 fine thread, 1/8" plastic air barb ; no one near me has a replacement. Any suggestions on where to find one? Thanks.
crem1
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Thanks for the e/m an order went out to Masters-McCarr tonight.
crem1
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Everywhere I turn its, Oil, Oil and Troughs :

Before the Tone-Arm , a little redo of the oil trought. Mine must have been made early on , very little to adjust unless its off the table. I have a few dremel inspired ideas. Tomorrow its back to the Heart Institute . C Ya , the sooner the better ...
crem1
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Never touch a dremel ... More work ... Steel wool makes a lot disappear ... Mo better.

Now to Put Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again.

Before any sub unit can be reassembled they all need some mild sanding & paint work. Nothing anybody can't complete. Just a time in = rewards later job. What is apparent (no offense B.D.) much of the 'Noll finishing work was sloppy, period. Hundreds of minor imperfections, sometimes it seems per sq. inch. Well, 97% is history and the other 3% ? Thats what paint is for ( a little cheat in me). The paint scheme is going to be calmer , light colors for the manifold housing , softer blacks for the platter , arm-lift unit and trough. Some parts of the tone-arm (counter-weight "L") are to be repainted a soft black. The VTA adjuster will be either the same color as the manifold or soft black. I may reconsider the platter and hand paint in a epoxy brite black . Today, the Rx'es drew 18 large vials of Mr. Me's red-stuff. Gosh, that a great way to start the day... At least I have today :) :)
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