I dunno if your slate was nice and glossy and with nice gold coloured spikes on, that'd do for me. A big perspex dust cover to go over the lot when you're not using it, say, proper job.
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Wow thanks for the link Greg! That's really handy
I dunno if your slate was nice and glossy and with nice gold coloured spikes on, that'd do for me. A big perspex dust cover to go over the lot when you're not using it, say, proper job.
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I dunno if your slate was nice and glossy and with nice gold coloured spikes on, that'd do for me. A big perspex dust cover to go over the lot when you're not using it, say, proper job.
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"No matter how fast light travels it finds that the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it."
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Hi Mike,
Here is a couple of old pics of my Garrard. I use spikes now instead of those brass fittings and I now have a different arm. Anyway, shows the finish on the slate and the cover which can now be engraved with the Garrad badge as per the Origin Live example on the Red website.
Regards,
Greg
Here is a couple of old pics of my Garrard. I use spikes now instead of those brass fittings and I now have a different arm. Anyway, shows the finish on the slate and the cover which can now be engraved with the Garrad badge as per the Origin Live example on the Red website.
Regards,
Greg
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that does look nice greg!
I need a cover for mine, they seem pretty reasonable price wise too!
Its not often i want something and can buy it for a price that doesnt tempt me to DIY.
It would probably cost half their price to make one and my efforts wouldnt look anywhere near as good.
I need a cover for mine, they seem pretty reasonable price wise too!
Its not often i want something and can buy it for a price that doesnt tempt me to DIY.
It would probably cost half their price to make one and my efforts wouldnt look anywhere near as good.
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Yes I've found trying to saw or drill perspex is an absolute pain, need special saw blades and drills and wotnot
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Hi Greg,
One question has fascinated me about this cover, I have to ask, I am curious, what's to stop the cover getting knocked from the side, say by an over zealous dusting personage, and knocking into the arm and cart?
-- Andrew
One question has fascinated me about this cover, I have to ask, I am curious, what's to stop the cover getting knocked from the side, say by an over zealous dusting personage, and knocking into the arm and cart?
-- Andrew
#52
I've had the same cover for about 3 years I can't recommend them enough
really well made and the plastic hasn't discoloured at all
really well made and the plastic hasn't discoloured at all
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#54
Hi Andrew,
Good question. We have no pets and my kids are now adult. I'm the only one who dusts it! The cover is made from thicker perspex than most covers and is larger so it's heavy. I have fitted small cork feet at each corner so it is non slip. I've not had any accident since I've had it.
Regards,
Greg
Good question. We have no pets and my kids are now adult. I'm the only one who dusts it! The cover is made from thicker perspex than most covers and is larger so it's heavy. I have fitted small cork feet at each corner so it is non slip. I've not had any accident since I've had it.
Regards,
Greg
#55 Cover feet
Hi Mike/Andrew
I have a cover similar to Greg's (which he has seen) and it has the Garrard logo etched into it and I have to say it looks the dogs danglies. I would show a picture but am 1000 miles from the deck and will be till 11 Jan.
They (placticonline) fitted clear plastic (silicone) pads in the corners for the lid to sit one which protect the slate and are non slip. A fantastic job they made of it to. If you are still undecided when i get back i will post a picture.
Nick
I have a cover similar to Greg's (which he has seen) and it has the Garrard logo etched into it and I have to say it looks the dogs danglies. I would show a picture but am 1000 miles from the deck and will be till 11 Jan.
They (placticonline) fitted clear plastic (silicone) pads in the corners for the lid to sit one which protect the slate and are non slip. A fantastic job they made of it to. If you are still undecided when i get back i will post a picture.
Nick
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Well, I'm afraid I've come a bit of a cropper...
18kG + 401 which needs lots of careful adjusting to get the fiddly bloody arm right is dread inspiringly heavy. I found lifting and trying to adjust just couldn't be done, then Sproinnng!!!!!! I've done my back in.
I hate it all and am off to Curry's to buy a new CD player.
18kG + 401 which needs lots of careful adjusting to get the fiddly bloody arm right is dread inspiringly heavy. I found lifting and trying to adjust just couldn't be done, then Sproinnng!!!!!! I've done my back in.
I hate it all and am off to Curry's to buy a new CD player.
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I will be round later on to rid you of this "backbreaker" ! 
I'm doing you a favour really.
I'm doing you a favour really.
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
Edmund Burke
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G-Popz THE easy listening connoisseur. (Philip)
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...well, thank you very much Philpre65 wrote:I will be round later on to rid you of this "backbreaker" ! and help DTB get it into his car...
Sorry to hear about yer back MrI, oooofff.
My ply-nth (SWIDT?) 'only weighs 16.7Kg + Goldring 99.
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Sorry Andrew !
Of course my first concern is how YOU are !
Of course my first concern is how YOU are !
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
Edmund Burke
G-Popz THE easy listening connoisseur. (Philip)
Edmund Burke
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