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Just wanted to say, i heard richards 401 today, with and without bands and yes, it does make a big difference.

I wont go into details.

Its pretty obvious though, damping the platter has to be a good thing.

How do you stop a bell from ringing?

Put something in contact with the outer diameter!
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Graeme wrote:
How do you stop a bell from ringing?
Hang all the bell-ringers of course.... have I won anything?
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Hi Andrew,
pre65 wrote:Found this on the net !!

.............and also the patented o-ring platter damper.

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Greg wrote:Hi Andrew,
pre65 wrote:Found this on the net !!

.............and also the patented o-ring platter damper.

Mary Bellis
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He's winding you up big style. The old man has doctored the text. As ever, a very naughty boy :D

Does Wikipedia now need confirmation?

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Is anybody still wanting any big O-rings? I've just got a quote from James Walker, I'm having 2 off:
O RING NITRILE 70 SHORE BLACK MEDIUM MOULDED ID 291.69MM DS 3.53MM. £10.05 each + VAT

I'm hoping it'll be a tight stretch around 299mm Image

First page says min. order value is £85, but then the 2nd page shows just the prices of the the items I've asked about. So I dunno ~ maybe need to add another six off?
 
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I think rich measured his, i 'think' they may have been 280mm diameter?

Also, the e.bay ones are 5.something thick.

At £10 each + vat +postage would it not be cheaper to buy the ebay ones?

I didnt think they would be cheap, even from the wholesalers/manufacturers.
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You can have 5 mil ones if you want, I was only saying wot I want

ebay's all very well but you've no idea how old they are/where they've been/what's happened to them/if they're actually any good 'til you get 'em in yer actual mitts

I explained to wotstheirname what I wanted them for so they got an idea of the hardness required (there's all different sorts apparently)

This their sizes charts (1.5Mb PDF):
http://www.jameswalker.biz/docs/jw_and_ ... ll_doc.pdf

I looked in the 'chart 50' lists :)
 
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Just bought some o-ring cord 5mm from ebay all thats needed is to cut to size and superglue the ends together and only cost £6.02p including p+p for 5m.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=020
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Bizzie wrote:Just bought some o-ring cord 5mm from ebay all thats needed is to cut to size and superglue the ends together and only cost £6.02p including p+p for 5m.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=020

thanks for heads up

I've just bought some, seems a worthwhile way to go
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The only thing I have ever successfully stuck with super glue is my fingers.

Should I have a go!?!
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andrew Ivimey wrote:The only thing I have ever successfully stuck with super glue is my fingers.

Should I have a go!?!
In that case, only if you have a blunt edge handy to prise your little digits apart again ;) How do I know, been there done that, funny how superglue is better at sticking skin than what your trying to stick. Suppose that's what it was designed for tho'.
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First used in Vietnam wasn't it?

Yes seen something about DIY O-ring cord before, while I was looking for something to use as belts for doing up an old tape recorder.

ebay's such a pain tho, looking for something I want that isn't there!
 
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Hi Bizzie and David,

Unless you have other intended applications, I'm exprecting you both have excess. Please can I buy from you enough for two rings for my 401 platter?

Thanks in anticipation. PM me your address for a cheque etc.

Best wishes,

Greg
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Dont forget the Blue-White Tac, Greg :D

It seems most agree ontinternet this is the area to tackle with the 401.

Also you were correct about the bearing play needing the Gel, PM only :wink:
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Greg wrote:Hi Bizzie and David,

Unless you have other intended applications, I'm exprecting you both have excess. Please can I buy from you enough for two rings for my 401 platter?

Thanks in anticipation. PM me your address for a cheque etc.

Best wishes,

Greg
Hi Greg I'll send you some when I get it if you PM your address to me, could be a while with the christmas post though.

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