Michell clamp too tight for Spacedeck?

To: Bdgregory:

Yes, the collet seems to be very tight fitting on the spindle. Placing the collet on the spindle is ok but the removal of the collet from the spindle literally lifts up the platter as well.

Are you suggesting that I remove the collet from the clamp and just leave it on the spindle for prolonged periods of time to "enlarge" the collet?

Are you suggesting that I remove the collet from the clamp and just leave it on the spindle for prolonged periods of time to "enlarge" the collet?

yes, I would do this for an overnight, and maybe place/remove it a few times by itself (ie not inserted in the clamp). If that doesn't loosen it up, I'd find something slightly larger than the spindle (a bolt, or screwdriver, etc)to enlarge it slightly.

Not to highjack this thread, but I am wondering: Why would anyone use clamp?
I read that audiophiles experiment with different mats in hopes of decoupling a record form the platter and dampening the resonance/ vibration in the record.
Would not any clamp provide tighter contact between LP-Mat-Platter thus increasing a chance of resonance?
I might be wrong here but the tighter/stiffer the structure the better sound travels throughout...

Why would anyone use clamp?
I read that audiophiles experiment with different mats in hopes of decoupling a record form the platter and dampening the resonance/ vibration in the record.

when I bought the Funk Achromat, I found I preferred the sound without a clamp. It's also less hassle. So I no longer use my clamp - and actually sold them.

Im using a clamp with my spacedeck/mm.... at first it was a michell clamp, but i butchered it and made my own as the michell was too tight. The mystic mat definitely works with a clamp.