Making a £13000 turntable

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  • Опубликовано: 4 май 2021
  • Another daily grind video, this time the full construction process of a Garrard 301 turntable plinth from start to finish. These layered ply plinths are what I most commonly make.
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    The music used was Blow the man down by the Midshipment glee club from the RUclips copyright free music library. this is not the original music being played in the clip; I had to edit in the above to avoid copyright infringment.
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  • @stephenm103
    @stephenm103 8 месяцев назад +49

    For any woodworker there is a HUGE wealth of shared knowledge here. Grits, tools, adhesives used - dust management - etc., etc., etc. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It's uncommon to see a fine crafts-person sharing lessons learned over many years.

  • @fododude
    @fododude 8 месяцев назад +65

    No high-speed video, no horrible royalty-free music. Finally something that's a pleasure to watch.

  • @buffplums
    @buffplums Год назад +10

    I love watching videos of craftsmen and women making things … it’s one type of video were no talking works really well. Unless of course it’s a tutorial video but watching something being manufactured is just really therapeutic. Thank you for sharing your skills.

  • @steventonm
    @steventonm Год назад +7

    Filled me with nostalgia! I worked for Garrard Engineering in the 1970's in research and development. I even had a 301, but stupidly sold it years later. Thanks for the wonderful video.

    • @GpunktHartman
      @GpunktHartman Год назад

      Fold the cd in half, place it into youre Mouth, then hold two needles , left and right between thumb and a finger, and stich them direkt to the 230V Powersource...

    • @willb1157
      @willb1157 Год назад

      @notfiveopreheat oven to 200 c......

    • @CaptainDarrick
      @CaptainDarrick 6 месяцев назад

      Didn't the Garrads use big idler wheels ? Eeeeek...what were they thinking?

    • @PeterRabbit70
      @PeterRabbit70 5 месяцев назад

      Mom and Dad bought a Garrard turntable, and a Stromberg-Carlson tube amplifier in 1958-59, maybe. Good sounding unit for Frank Sinatra, Pete Fountain, Ella Fitzgerald records they liked to play. I took it to Auburn in 1970, to play The Who, Grand Funk, Mountain, and Creedence's John Fogarty. That setup was bulletproof.

  • @alricdark
    @alricdark 3 года назад +14

    Beautiful work. Love the use of layered plywood to allow a wooden chassis to be created yet with the dimensional stability required for such high end audio components. Each piece will be totally unique as well.

  • @davidclauson5256
    @davidclauson5256 2 года назад +45

    Wow, been sitting here trying to come up with the words to convey my thoughts/ amazement of your work. I know I've never seen a turn table if this quality. The finish is mind blowing and the parts the customer supplied were just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your work!!

  • @zephead64
    @zephead64 2 года назад +11

    Absolutely amazing work! True craftsmanship and a bit of a lost art these days. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @devgrp9
    @devgrp9 2 года назад +7

    Always a pleasure to see a real 'professional' in action! Simply beautiful!

  • @raythomas4812
    @raythomas4812 3 года назад +280

    Not with standing the cost - it was lovely to see a craftsman create something lovely and taking pride in what he was doing. simply wonderful

    • @Developer-online
      @Developer-online 3 года назад +20

      You have no idea how much amazing craftmanship ended up scrapped thrown out as garbage because of some new fashion coming to the marked . we throw and use too much and not caring for what we have.

    • @vindicari
      @vindicari 3 года назад +51

      plywood ? hardly a high quality material.

    • @klashnacovak47
      @klashnacovak47 3 года назад +24

      Craftsmanship has nothing to do with quality of materials used but the quality of how the material is used.

    • @pdstokes8
      @pdstokes8 3 года назад +56

      @@vindicari plywood is often used as it is so stable, absolutely nothing wrong with quality plywood.

    • @rickg8015
      @rickg8015 3 года назад +43

      @@vindicari That’s Baltic Birch Plywood.. Highly dense. Void-free. Not ordinary marine plywood.

  • @chogoceraptor
    @chogoceraptor 3 года назад +27

    I'm lost for words, nothing to say ... just WOW! Beautiful work, looks amazing.

  • @themanfromdystopia807
    @themanfromdystopia807 2 года назад +26

    I did a very amature 401 build many years ago and I've had a 301 sitting around for decades that I intended to turn into a much more serious project but sadly I never seemed to have the time, inclination and resources come together at the same time. Seeing the amount of work you put in to produce such a stunning plinth makes me realize that the project was probably a bit beyond my scope anyway.

  • @willemoranje
    @willemoranje 2 года назад +11

    there is nothing better then something handmade/crafted by a master, i am in awe of this level of skill

  • @dennisroach5424
    @dennisroach5424 2 года назад +25

    Man! That is a thing of beauty - the skill, care and pride that go into making that is incredible.

    • @rogerphelps9939
      @rogerphelps9939 7 месяцев назад

      It may be a thing of beauty but is the equivalent of creating a modern copy of a primitive car. Poin tless.

    • @dennisroach5424
      @dennisroach5424 7 месяцев назад

      @@rogerphelps9939 bit like your comment :D

  • @SueRhodes
    @SueRhodes 2 года назад +36

    I’m a woodworker and sat and watched this with my audiophile husband last night and we were both transfixed! 😍 Marvellous craftsmanship and fabulously shot & edited video too!

    • @sasproductions701
      @sasproductions701 2 года назад +1

      omg ur profile pic yum.. hi to you and your HUSBAND!

    • @sasproductions701
      @sasproductions701 2 года назад

      @Kontruksi Aman & Selamat Official thats a nice skatepark.

  • @anthonywatkins2783
    @anthonywatkins2783 Год назад +11

    Watched this video before, the end result is just exquisite, beautifully made with such care, I’m sure the owner of that assemble deck would be very very pleased 👌👌

  • @AnalogueAndroid
    @AnalogueAndroid 2 года назад +11

    This video has been such an inspiration so I built my own plinth and veneered for the first time, definitely a learning curve and I plan to build more plinths in the future.you are a true craftsman and I take my hat off to you.many thanks.

  • @Bitterjackal
    @Bitterjackal 3 года назад +629

    Another random recommendation from the algorithm. I'm a sucker for a skilled craftsman making ANYTHING it seems. No interest in turntables whatsoever, couldn't stop watching. Nicely done!

  • @peterherrington3300
    @peterherrington3300 2 года назад +3

    That was an honour to see such workmanship created.
    A discerning customer indeed .
    Thank you for uploading

  • @user-dh4tx5lh6i
    @user-dh4tx5lh6i Год назад +1

    As I've been doing for about 40 years now I use digital media, however I found this very intuitive and would like to thank you for a wonderful lesson

  • @Hunkamunka
    @Hunkamunka 2 года назад +72

    Absolutely wonderful piece of art, your care and attention to detail just takes your finished piece into another level.

  • @shb8124
    @shb8124 3 года назад +34

    Beautiful. My dad would've loved watching this as he was both a quality old school joiner and a HiFi buff. Lovely work 👍

  • @DavidCarterVideos
    @DavidCarterVideos 2 года назад +134

    I'd normally find it very difficult to watch a 35 minute video straight through from beginning to end but this had me totally transfixed. A master craftsman at work is really something to behold.

  • @mattymousley5751
    @mattymousley5751 2 года назад +9

    Fantastic craftsmanship. Glued to the video if you pardon the pun ! Nice to know that in these days of mass production the craftsman is still alive and well. This beautiful turntable makes my Project look a bit ordinary !

  • @BBQDad463
    @BBQDad463 2 года назад +1

    Incredible craftsmanship! Beautiful work! Thanks for this video.
    Fifty years ago, I had ears that would have appreciated and enjoyed a 13000-GPB turntable.
    Now, I have ears that can appreciate and enjoy a 13-GBP turntable.

  • @troycobb5340
    @troycobb5340 2 года назад +193

    This is what’s best about RUclips, being able to watch a very skilled worker in action, brilliant and inspiring !!

    • @joeygonzo
      @joeygonzo 2 года назад +5

      this man is a legend

    • @heru-deshet359
      @heru-deshet359 2 года назад +7

      Not a very skilled worker. An artist.

    • @bigb0ss282
      @bigb0ss282 2 года назад

      STFU, that was basic and the wood was CHEAP.

    • @monk1100
      @monk1100 Год назад +5

      Its wicked art from start to finish. These are the videos that keeps you up all night 😂

    • @rogerphelps9939
      @rogerphelps9939 7 месяцев назад

      The whole task is futile and a waste of time. Vinyl is objectively very inferior to digital

  • @WhippetOut
    @WhippetOut 2 года назад +11

    I’m amazed how you can be a master of so many crafts. Awesome work and shows the importance of having the right tools for the job.

  • @glenngriffon8203
    @glenngriffon8203 6 месяцев назад

    I was mesmerised. You are indeed an Artisan. The Care and Love you Impart to your work is an Absolute Joy to watch. Thank you for sharing.

  • @ericsyre9418
    @ericsyre9418 2 года назад +12

    Gorgeous work of art! It's always funny hearing pops and clics when a record gets played on a £13000 turntable.

    • @BUF-vr5cr
      @BUF-vr5cr Год назад +1

      You are not hearing the actual turntable playing a disc. “The music used was Blow the man down by the Midshipment glee club from the RUclips copyright free music library. this is not the original music being played in the clip; I had to edit in the above to avoid copyright infringement.”

    • @steven2809
      @steven2809 Год назад +1

      It's not funny...it's annoying! 19th century technology....😖

    • @BUF-vr5cr
      @BUF-vr5cr Год назад

      I guess you realize it is the record not the player that causes the pops and clicks.

    • @steven2809
      @steven2809 Год назад

      @@BUF-vr5cr 😣

    • @ericsyre9418
      @ericsyre9418 Год назад +1

      @@BUF-vr5cr Of course I know that, but still funny to have such a high end piece stuck with low end pops anyway.

  • @1-danewraith804
    @1-danewraith804 3 года назад +13

    A phenomenally beautiful way to listen to and preserve vinyl.

  • @txbeachbum
    @txbeachbum 3 года назад +3

    The craftsmanship is unbelievable... I know nothing about building a turntable but it stands to reason that building materials, sound quality, vibration, stability and components are much more important than the overall look.

    • @ginaschmitz4755
      @ginaschmitz4755 3 года назад

      unbelievable? You are no craftsman, are you? This is basic work everyone could do with the right machinery and profession.

  • @mlthomas33
    @mlthomas33 9 месяцев назад +2

    My lps from my early teen years (70s) survived the department record player (ceramic cartridge) then moving onto a MCS component stereo. My older brother taught me how to clean and handle the lps. I still enjoy them on my Fisher and Techniques (80s/90s) turntables.

  • @richardtermine411
    @richardtermine411 2 года назад +37

    I’m an audiophile, and my dad bought me a Garrard solid oak turntable when I started H.S. . I had it for close to 20 years. The turntable you created brought back happy memories, thank you.

    • @Alptraumification
      @Alptraumification Год назад

      I'm an average music enjoyer and I agree about the memories being brought back.

    • @-First-Last
      @-First-Last 8 месяцев назад +2

      "audiophile" ??? What's so special about you ?

    • @darwinawardcommittee
      @darwinawardcommittee 8 месяцев назад

      I’m half deaf and this thing is pretty sweet!

    • @sirmalus5153
      @sirmalus5153 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@-First-Last You don't know because you've never met one obviously.

    • @-First-Last
      @-First-Last 8 месяцев назад

      @@sirmalus5153 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @matts4598
    @matts4598 2 года назад +14

    Wow, amazing work. Thank you so much for filming this. This is a masterpiece.

  • @robertroberts8152
    @robertroberts8152 2 года назад +10

    That was absolutely stunning, the attention to detail was stunning. The arm and cartridge were pretty sweet as well...

    • @chrishatton2642
      @chrishatton2642 Год назад

      Totally agree. Beautiful woodwork, but man, that tonearm and table certainly matched the level of craftsmanship.

  • @Abaddon231
    @Abaddon231 8 месяцев назад +6

    This makes me miss my grandpa and his amazing woodworking ..

  • @roryodwyer
    @roryodwyer Год назад +60

    I was wondering how come something this expensive can ultimately be made of plywood. Then I googled the cartridge alone!!! Jesus.

    • @bobbg9041
      @bobbg9041 8 месяцев назад +9

      35:22 depends on type of plywood
      How many layers whats it made of
      How stable is it, hell B&Ws are made out of MDF its the perfect material it stable dence and flat.
      Dont judge somthing by the fact its plywood thats probably cabnit grade birch 15 layers 3/4" and cost about 150 usd a 5x8 sheet or something like that. Its hard and has no voids, this isnt your standard 60 bucks a sheet construction grade plywood
      Hell some of these can cost 200 bucks usd a sheet.

    • @user-sd3ik9rt6d
      @user-sd3ik9rt6d 8 месяцев назад +6

      It's not ply because it's cheap, it's ply because it works the best for the task at hand.

    • @EnginAtik
      @EnginAtik 8 месяцев назад +3

      The materials and the Ruby color are classic.

    • @bjornlangoren3002
      @bjornlangoren3002 8 месяцев назад +1

      During the height of the post pandemic supply chain issues, we got birch plywood much cheaper than construction plywood.

    • @TheBenChronicles
      @TheBenChronicles 8 месяцев назад

      Less prone to warping? Pressure treated?

  • @waynefarrellvoiceovers
    @waynefarrellvoiceovers 3 года назад +22

    Have been glued to this screen for every second of this.
    Thank you for an amazing look into how this beautiful turntable was created.

  • @PurpleTT99
    @PurpleTT99 3 года назад +54

    Last vid I saw of yours you were renovating some stairs... then this pops up and I'm stunned by your workmanship. I think I'd better subscribe mate I sense there's a lot more to come.

    • @phlav0r
      @phlav0r 3 года назад +3

      HA! I was wondering why this was in my feed. It ticks a lot of boxes for my interest but you just made me realise who I was watching. This guy needs more subs.

  • @terrybyford3605
    @terrybyford3605 2 года назад

    When the 301 was current, many were mounted in concrete plinths to provide mass. My hi-fi dealer had a pair mounted in granite. My first transcription deck was the 401, which cost me around £25 in the 1960's! Rim drive decks were fine with mono cartridges but with the advent of stereo their potential shortcomings were highlighted by the stereo cartridges which could reveal rumble on wide range speakers. This wasn't an issue for me until I acquired a pair of Cambridge R50 transmission line speakers. and I had to retire my 401 for the first Linn LP 12 belt drive. No runble, but I did miss the strobe speed setting. It looked very professional. With the torque of the huge AC motor there was hardly any drift.
    Now if only I had bought a 301 and somehow managed to hang onto it, it would have been the best investment I'd have made.
    Seeing it mounted in this glorious plinth brought back memories.

  • @cps5698
    @cps5698 Год назад +3

    Mesmerizing build! I thank my lucky stars I will never be burdened with this level of connoisseurship... just a country lad with simple (and affordable) tastes.

  • @jmbwithcats
    @jmbwithcats 2 года назад +16

    Such a treat to watch. Every step is more beautiful than the last.

  •  2 года назад +1

    thank you for the precise work like it used to be, i have a very good friend that works like you, i though there was nobody left.
    you are the best carpinter i see in you tube Thank you

  • @jwb8335
    @jwb8335 2 месяца назад

    A beautiful plinth and very well made. I made a cheap budget version around 50 years ago, and used a secondhand Garrard 301 with an SME tone arm. I was using a Quad amp and Tannoy speakers, and was very happy with it all for years. But with the new CD’s, it stopped being used, the albums were given away, and after years of gathering dust the whole lot went to the dump. Seeing the 301 in this video prompted me to use google, and now I am crying after seeing the what it would all be worth today….

  • @djelielcroce
    @djelielcroce 3 года назад +19

    This isn't a turntable, it's a work of art. Congratulations!

  • @29lookingood
    @29lookingood 3 года назад +82

    That is beyond beautiful 💙 The colour, the shine, the hours of work, breathtakingly beautiful 💙

    • @sorinichim4737
      @sorinichim4737 3 года назад

      Not forget...the price !😅

    • @SG-uh6sw
      @SG-uh6sw 3 года назад +1

      Give this man a ❤

    • @j.m.w.5064
      @j.m.w.5064 3 года назад +4

      This is so incredibly ugly. He is good. He did well. My respect. Mad skills.
      But now the wood looks like plastic imitating wood. I pity this piece of wood.

    • @richarddrolet7746
      @richarddrolet7746 3 года назад

      And friends is why cd is OUT.

    • @LucidPreditor
      @LucidPreditor 3 года назад +2

      It's just a bit of wood, not worth the money.

  • @martha-leemain5883
    @martha-leemain5883 Год назад

    Such talent, beautiful piece. Enjoy the video. Watch several of your others, in repairing the joys of an old home. I grew up in a construction home, saw dust, plaster, sounds of saws etc..My family buys old homes fixes them as we live there and than 1 yrs after done, sell and my another fixer upper. every 5 to 7 yrs while growing up old home in town gets a heritage make over Love your stuff.

  • @Terry12345
    @Terry12345 2 года назад +1

    Mad skills! So beautiful. I bet I dream of this tonight. Thanks for taking the time to share.

  • @steven_xigxog
    @steven_xigxog 2 года назад +39

    Gorgeous piece. Truly exceptional, artisan-level work. I was amazed by the speed of some of what you did - particularly the trimming of the veneer (I’d be terrified that the waste material would tear at the finish material). Greatly appreciate you sharing the details at each step of the process.

    • @christopherbedford9897
      @christopherbedford9897 2 года назад

      Some of the video is speeded up to avoid tedium 😆

    • @brentwalker3300
      @brentwalker3300 Год назад

      As long as the glue is good the veneer usually tears clean. But yeah, I used to make furniture and trimming veneers is always a little scary.

    • @arconeagain
      @arconeagain Год назад +1

      It looked to be a very good tool. It also looked the most satisfying of the entire job to me.

  • @purpleom9649
    @purpleom9649 3 года назад +50

    As someone who french polishes wood and as a antique dealer, I can never understand why anybody would use modern plastics to finish wood. They maybe less resistant to scratching but over time a natural finish will last a lifetime and easily be able to be refinished where as plastic will fail all the way down to wood within 30 years.

    • @arnolddill
      @arnolddill 3 года назад +10

      Yes, I’m sure you’re right. But how many folk think that far ahead nowadays ?
      I remember the 301 from the sixties. Rumble was always an issue. We used them with some pretty average Amp / Speaker set ups back then. I don’t recall it being quite as revered as it seems to be today.

    • @ABaumstumpf
      @ABaumstumpf 3 года назад +6

      Cause there are more different variations of "plastic" finish and they all have their pros and cons.
      Big benefit of modern materials - resistant to moisture changes and water-stains. Or lifetime - even cheap plastic, when treated the same as the oh so great natural finishes, will last just as long.
      Don't get me wrong - i do like my shellac finish for the parts i make, as well as good old lacquer and PU. They all have their place.
      But here - we are talking about a block of plywood with a thin sheet of veneer on top.....

    • @cyphermote6857
      @cyphermote6857 3 года назад +5

      This appears to be bespoke production using techniques mass production lines would be utilizing. Appearing beautiful - no doubt but the underlying principle of said mass production is low cost core with a expensive looking facade. I own a single piece modern table top stereo system with vacuum tubes housed in a timber body that looks identical to this ... I paid less than 1/20 this price (no vintage parts though). Thanks to this video I now know the process of making these beautiful things. However, nothing replaces real wood panels, natural grain and the art of buffing and polishing. I am under no illusion of the real value of my piece though, despite the fact the music that comes out of it is simply beautiful. And isn't that the real objective?

    • @Maradnus
      @Maradnus 3 года назад

      @@ABaumstumpf how many modern plastic finishes can we observer having lasted life times?
      The methods used in modern time require less Maintainance.. that why people use them.
      As to its finish lasting lifetimes.. that’s just speculation.
      Something that was invented five years ago hasn’t had 100 years of life on a product to prove it can with stand the test of time!

    • @ABaumstumpf
      @ABaumstumpf 3 года назад +1

      @@Maradnus "how many modern plastic finishes can we observer having lasted life times?"
      Millions? More? How many french-polish tops have we seen ruined cause of a tiny bit of liquid?

  • @johnmcinnes5738
    @johnmcinnes5738 Год назад +1

    Wow! Thank you sir for sharing this! Fascinating to watch all the bits come together so beautifully...

  • @rixretros
    @rixretros 2 года назад +4

    Fabulous !!! I'm always sooooo impressed by folks who can make such beautiful articles from wood that are useful into the bargain. I did not know that turntables could be built into something this complex and yet truly be a work of art. Congratulations on your stunning craftsmanship.
    Your creations are certainly worth every penny of your price. Bravo !!!

  • @meltonboroughcouncilaresht4292
    @meltonboroughcouncilaresht4292 2 года назад +7

    That was the fastest 35 minutes of my life...utterly fascinating and I'm blown away by the final product...awesome!

  • @mrmustard-mp6ij
    @mrmustard-mp6ij 3 года назад +18

    Considering the hardware accounted for ~10 or ~11k of the price, I think the remainder for your materials, time, effort and expertise is extremely fair. Amazing craftsmanship.

    • @Josef_R
      @Josef_R 2 года назад +2

      And he left out the $3-5000 for the turntable.

    • @prestonian1066
      @prestonian1066 2 года назад

      @@Josef_R I'm sure that's just the cost of the parts supplied by the customer and doesn't include whatever was charged for making the plinth.

    • @andrezesna3920
      @andrezesna3920 2 года назад

      If you use records they worn of everytime a needle goes over it.

  • @paulaj2829
    @paulaj2829 7 месяцев назад

    You are very gifted to be able to have that type of job where you are there to please so many people.. Great video & well worth the time watching.

  • @michaeldance1122
    @michaeldance1122 Год назад +4

    An absolute work of art. Superb quality from start to finish.

  • @GeorgeCooper_LoneWolf
    @GeorgeCooper_LoneWolf 3 года назад +3

    I spent most of the time just looking at your shop (impressive layout) Will now have to watch again for the project

  • @tomikiti1
    @tomikiti1 3 года назад +6

    やっぱり良いものってのは、気が遠くなるほどの手が掛かってるんですねえ。こういう見事な製品は、使う側の人も研ぎ澄まされた耳を持ってないと宝の持ちぐされですね。良いもの拝見させていただきました。many many thanks でした。from japan.

  • @thearmyhasbeenskatting4495
    @thearmyhasbeenskatting4495 Год назад +2

    Beautiful. Still love my 50+ year old AR Turntable and 681EE cartridge. . Prefer belt drive but then, I'm old and know nothing WRT modern stuff. Keep up the fabulous work and congratulations on your superb skill and artistry! Bob

    • @twntwrs
      @twntwrs Год назад

      The lossless stream from your phone is higher fidelity than the most sophisticated turntable.

  • @bahadrciftcioglu8485
    @bahadrciftcioglu8485 2 года назад +1

    I feel very lucky to watch this video. You are " EL MAGNIFICO ". Unbelievable craftsmanship.

  • @mundrubjet
    @mundrubjet 3 года назад +13

    I'm 10 seconds in and I like this already. No talking, no nonsense gets right to the business, quick, like a bunny... Ol Sarge...

  • @flappospammo
    @flappospammo 3 года назад +16

    Now that is what I call craftsmanship, impressive

  • @andrewc6874
    @andrewc6874 7 месяцев назад +2

    Magnificent video. It fills me with absolute awe and joy that (respectfully) such compulsive craftsmen still exist in the total lunatic pursuit of perfection. Please send me one for this endorsement! Thank you.

  • @user-hd4vn4kf4n
    @user-hd4vn4kf4n Год назад +2

    I am astonished to find people are interested in record players again. My dad designed and manufactured Orpheus Silex Turntables, and I was bought up in the light machinery workshop. Nostalgic to watch this video

    • @tooltime9260
      @tooltime9260 6 месяцев назад

      Why would you be astonished for people to be interested in turntables? Are these people mentally deranged in your eyes? It's a machine like any other with people who appreciate things even though some shallow thinking people think they are out of touch with modern life. Get real.

  • @bvalt1
    @bvalt1 3 года назад +3

    That's so funny, whenever I build Pergolas for my clients I use the wax can radius for my cove and curved tails on my joist ends, I make the template with 1/2 inch cabinet grade plywood and run the door trimmer bit to clean them all up after jig-sawing them to rough.

  • @robdean54
    @robdean54 2 года назад +20

    Absolutely stunning! I now want to build my own turn table. This is such a cool art!

  • @JohnSmith-of4vh
    @JohnSmith-of4vh 2 года назад +1

    A beautifully constructed & finished product. A delight to behold for the eyes & ears.

  • @M5TABBYCAT
    @M5TABBYCAT Год назад +3

    Just subbed. Really enjoying watching you wirk so many varied project's. I'm totally useless but get alot of knowledge and pleasure seeing this.
    One of my pleasures is seeing all the different equipment you have.
    Think I'm a artisan nerd!

  • @kentllee
    @kentllee 3 года назад +38

    Absolutely stunning! I had a beautiful santos rosewood plinth for my LP12 built by Russ in 2011. After watching the video I guess he must have been around 13 years old at the time 😂 Really glad to see you’re doing so well.

    • @jhareng
      @jhareng 3 года назад +3

      Did it sound any better

    • @wayneessar7489
      @wayneessar7489 3 года назад +2

      @@jhareng Does it sound better than what?

    • @kaledalisa2865
      @kaledalisa2865 3 года назад +1

      🤢

    • @jhareng
      @jhareng 3 года назад +2

      @@wayneessar7489 what do you think or need to ask.Shame common sense is a thing of the past

    • @wayneessar7489
      @wayneessar7489 3 года назад

      @@jhareng I asked because I was unsure if the rosewood model was new to him or did he have the same table but in a different material.
      I should have asked the question better.
      So...which was it, as you seem to have this knowledge?

  • @kswaminathan5439
    @kswaminathan5439 2 года назад +6

    Awesome finish. It requires monumental patience to give this quality. Enjoyed it yo the core.

  • @Robert.Dickson
    @Robert.Dickson Год назад +3

    What an absolute joy to watch. Thank you.

  • @jeffleigh3747
    @jeffleigh3747 Год назад +9

    This is a YOUNG genius/artist at work. The skill is making it look like anybody could do it.....we can't. Congratulations young man, you should be very proud of your skills 👍👍👍

    • @waynepayne864
      @waynepayne864 Год назад

      bro what why do u keep calling him young thats kinda weird

    • @jeffleigh3747
      @jeffleigh3747 Год назад

      @@waynepayne864 because he's not old. He's learnt his craft quite quickly .... considering these skills take years and years to perfect

  • @TheShornak
    @TheShornak 3 года назад +20

    That has to be the most beautiful piece of work I have ever seen. The finish on that wood is absolutely breathtaking.

    • @andrewwood640
      @andrewwood640 3 года назад

      @@SardarTariqMahmood SPAM

    • @TheShornak
      @TheShornak 3 года назад +1

      @@andrewwood640 um, what just happened.

  • @martinda7446
    @martinda7446 3 года назад +8

    The last time I bought a 301 it was 40 quid with EMI pick up and arm. (Decca style cartridge). It came with a heavy duty plinth.

  • @cveuskens
    @cveuskens 2 года назад +4

    This is real craftsmanship! Lots of respect 🙏

  • @paulmcmc4005
    @paulmcmc4005 Год назад +3

    Fantastic work - was mesmerizing watching your craftsmanship. Well done!

  • @niptodstan
    @niptodstan 3 года назад +17

    I started work life as a coach painter at 15 in 1973. We used to wet the floors for painting back then. Hard to believe that we could get a finish like this with brushes. I’m 62 now and still could.

    • @alext8828
      @alext8828 3 года назад +2

      Yes! You can get quite an amazing job with a paintbrush or especially a small foam roller. It leaves enough paint on for a decent cut and polish.

    • @CHewittMedia
      @CHewittMedia 3 года назад

      Would you make a video showing this technique? I'd love to see how that could be done with minimal equipment.

    • @bryngerard4334
      @bryngerard4334 3 года назад +3

      Interestingly, I began work at the same time in a piano restoration workshop. We used this method of polyester spraying shown in the video way back then. I know it quite well because as the new boy I did most of the sanding and polishing with red soap then the white :) Watching this brought back alot of memories.

    • @robertnicholson7733
      @robertnicholson7733 3 года назад +2

      I am an old-fashioned sort, but I used to do a fair amount of synthetic clear finishes when renovating houses, I also used to do some work on vintage gramophones, etc. for friends. There used to be a far greater selection of finishes available 40 years ago in Australia, one I used a fair bit but has been unavailable for a very long time was a "pulling" lacquer, this lacquer could be applied by spray or brush (if you were brave) and was then pulled flat using a pulling liquid and rubber - much like French polishing.
      The trouble with brushed finishes is the sanding required, which I usually do by hand. I use wet and dry up to 10,000 grade - worn if possible. In most cases little polishing is required after this and when required I use a friable material like Tripoli. I also have used and still use, other grades of rotten rock, various grades of pumice , talc, and plain flour depending on what I am polishing.
      On houses, poly and acrylic finishes are the way to go but I just don't like them on anything fine. To me, if you build them up, they just look plastic and when you don't, they look dull and uninteresting (they kill Australian Red Cedar, aka, Toona ciliata, Cedrela toona and Toona Australis). The same with the clear pouring epoxy resins, great for protection, but they don't really do it for me. Don't get me wrong, I have used clear epoxies for protection on high wear surfaces and heavy weathering surfaces, but I think they kill the grain. I repaired a croquet mallet by inletting, banded, heavily interlocked, River Red Gum into the corners of the mallet to replace the damaged wood, this intense, naturally very dark, beautiful red wood was killed dead by the epoxy - most disappointing, I should have used an oil finish but I didn't have the required 6 months.
      For me, I just like Tung nut oil and shellac, the Tung to bring the colour up (and seal the wood), I believe the modern phrase is to make it "pop" and the traditional French Polish finish. Yes, French polish can be damaged reasonably easily and does deteriorate if not looked after but it is so easy to repair and even refinish. AND, in my opinion is the best looking high gloss finish - bar none. Nothing beats looking deep into the grain from directly above while bringing down your fingers, you can never tell exactly when you are going to touch the surface.
      Beside, French polishing large flat surfaces is therapeutic, especially in the final spiriting off phase, just watching the rubber going over the work while the gloss comes up, mesmerizing, just don't let the rubber stick!
      I have put this at the end of my comment as few will bother to read to the end, so I won't get the usual flame stuff. Despite all the "just beautiful" comments, I just don't see the skill in this sprayed finish and I doubt I would like it in real life.

    • @bryngerard4334
      @bryngerard4334 3 года назад +2

      @@robertnicholson7733 I am a bit of a traditionalist myself but the modern age is reducing access to the materials once in abundance and the new chemicals have been designed to work well with modern materials. I blame minimalism and IKEA myself ;) But seriously, my comment was to reveal that the polyester spraying is hardly new. I worked in a piano restoration factory and people wanted their piano back yesterday and the firm needed to make a profit. That world is largely gone now except for the wealthy.
      I have a friend who is a leading expert on German Baroche furniture and he is fully trained (got his Masters ticket in Paris) in Antiques restoration. He makes a good living because there are plenty of customers in Germany with the wealth. Myself, I am just a dabbler nowadays. I have been into making things from reclaimed wood stock but even that is becoming scarce and expensive. Then you have to add the cost of making the wood usable. The real cost of recycling is unknown to most. Less old properties to demolish and the demolition guys were a great source of old wood for me :( But I embrace new materials although some of them I find difficult to become fond of.
      Thanks for your reply, I enjoyed reading it.

  • @lonniecrook1684
    @lonniecrook1684 3 года назад +31

    I never tire of watching a skilled craftsperson. This is a work of art!

    • @petermasterson8276
      @petermasterson8276 3 года назад +3

      Craftsman.

    • @ginaschmitz4755
      @ginaschmitz4755 3 года назад

      It has nothing to do with art. It's just skilled crafmanship. Art needs something more than to build a plinth after a simple plan and finish it nicely.

  • @user-bc6pk1ep6v
    @user-bc6pk1ep6v 6 месяцев назад +1

    Really and truly,
    A PIECE OF ART.
    If it sounds as good as it looks then it's GOLD.

  • @MarlonUrias
    @MarlonUrias 2 года назад +2

    I’ve never seen a more beautiful turntable. Amazing

  • @Stuartrusty
    @Stuartrusty 3 года назад +177

    I don't know how this came up in my feed, but I'm so glad it did. Just jaw dropping craftsmanship from start to finish. Such skills are honed over years to create a masterpiece.

    • @tasmedic
      @tasmedic 3 года назад +28

      No, mate. Plywood, templates, wobbly "planes" (actually jointers), thin veneer and stain do not make a "masterpiece". 5 layers of French polish is craftsmanship, not "automotive clear coat". Not only are the skills being lost, but the ability to distinguish true ability from shortcuts also seems to be disappearing. If you think this is 13,000 pounds worth of product, then I doff my hat to you. Let it be said, though, that there should also be a product worthy of 26,000 out there to compete with it, probably fabricated by older hands. I do hope I'm right, because if not, then something truly special has been lost...

    • @treborreissul
      @treborreissul 3 года назад +5

      Exactly crappy turntable,

    • @VCthaGOATdunker
      @VCthaGOATdunker 3 года назад +6

      @@tasmedic Alright old man.

    • @TIAG0MAGALHAES
      @TIAG0MAGALHAES 3 года назад +2

      exactly the same...damm my skills...ill ask my father - lol

    • @justlookingaround9834
      @justlookingaround9834 3 года назад +9

      @@tasmedic Isn’t the arm and cartridge £10k on it’s own?

  • @topquark6919
    @topquark6919 2 года назад +5

    Absolutely incredible job. I wish I had the tools, skill, knowledge & patience to complete a task like this. Alas, I'm pretty useless.

  • @oldsilverdrew2471
    @oldsilverdrew2471 Год назад +2

    I've watched this video in it's entirety twice, and all I can say is WOW!

  • @mikesilverton2309
    @mikesilverton2309 2 месяца назад

    One of the most rewarding projects I've ever watched. Astonishing to me that you didn't get confused. I certainly would have.

  • @bruceabe3139
    @bruceabe3139 3 года назад +14

    A masterpiece! brought tears to my eyes! Bravo!

  • @elsonb4515
    @elsonb4515 3 года назад +17

    This is the work of an artist. Congratulations!

  • @robinowen2175
    @robinowen2175 7 месяцев назад +1

    My intention was to ff through the video for an idea of how it was made but it was most fascinating watching a craftsman at work that it had my attention from the measuring and cutting of the ply sheets all the way through to the final assembled masterpiece👌

  • @goranzilic4235
    @goranzilic4235 7 месяцев назад

    No matter how long the video is, I enjoyed every minute. The master craftsman presented a top product, without hiding a single segment of the production process. Anyone who thinks they can produce the same product, please try the same process, I personally think I have some experience, but I honestly wouldn't go through that process. there is a reason why the product is so expensive.

  • @vinyleyezz
    @vinyleyezz 2 года назад +33

    Incredible work! 👍

    • @jesusislord6545
      @jesusislord6545 2 года назад

      Repent to Jesus Christ !
      “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.””
      ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40:8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

    • @georgejpg
      @georgejpg 2 года назад +1

      Begone Trump supporter

    • @istvansebestyen5016
      @istvansebestyen5016 2 года назад

      @@jesusislord6545 Respect for Edison!

    • @allanmaureenmacintyre4474
      @allanmaureenmacintyre4474 2 года назад

      @@jesusislord6545 anyone who thumbs this down is going to hell.

    • @KoKo-tu1sg
      @KoKo-tu1sg 2 года назад

      @@jesusislord6545 ဥဥ.သ.ဥ
      သသ.သ.ဥ.ဥ

  • @dog4mike
    @dog4mike 3 года назад +18

    That was so incredibly satisfying to watch.

  • @Geoduck.
    @Geoduck. Год назад

    I own a very near identical plinth built by WoodSong here in the US. What a joy to view craftsmanship and construction of this amazing deck. Thank you for sharing.

  • @chk5306
    @chk5306 3 месяца назад

    Oh, what a beautiful plinth for Garrard 301 is...
    I have a very nice cream color transcription motor only and I have to craft plinth. I learn many things from this video. Thanks !!

  • @tigerzero5216
    @tigerzero5216 3 года назад +3

    That wood finish looks like it is coated in a shiny thin layer of glass. Perfection wood work. That tone arm and pickup looks so top of the line high end combines with the excellent looks of the base. Beautiful piece of work.

    • @raytrevor1
      @raytrevor1 3 года назад

      I remember a road test of a Rolls Royce some years ago. They mentioned that the wood veneer was so perfect that it looked just like plastic!

    • @tigerzero5216
      @tigerzero5216 3 года назад

      @@raytrevor1 LOL

    • @ginaschmitz4755
      @ginaschmitz4755 3 года назад

      I would never had one using automotive acrylic paint for my own plinth. Shellac, plating and polished in several layers is the way to go.
      Automotive paint? Never.

    • @tigerzero5216
      @tigerzero5216 3 года назад

      @@ginaschmitz4755 What about the use of Oil-Based Polyurethane?

  • @user-qq2mo1ek2r
    @user-qq2mo1ek2r 2 года назад +8

    I love HiFi and enjoyed every minute of this build .... Lovely work.
    Having said this, we can't really truly hear how good this sounds on this platform.

    • @jesusislord6545
      @jesusislord6545 2 года назад +2

      Repent to Jesus Christ!!!!!
      “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
      ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:31‬ ‭NIV

    • @user-qq2mo1ek2r
      @user-qq2mo1ek2r 2 года назад +7

      @@jesusislord6545 Idiot

    • @steveeyre6975
      @steveeyre6975 2 года назад +1

      @@jesusislord6545 repent yourself, I'm ok thanks 😊

  • @laszlobarchet2646
    @laszlobarchet2646 2 года назад +5

    Absoulutely professional. From this video anyone can understand the pricing of the masterpiece.

  • @geekiejesus8482
    @geekiejesus8482 2 года назад +21

    I won't lie. Early in the video seeing the wood used - I was sceptical. Then I was blown away with the mastery on display here. An immensely gratifying end to the video.

    • @africanhistory
      @africanhistory 2 года назад

      yeah plywood at that

    • @GamezGuru1
      @GamezGuru1 2 года назад

      that's cos stacking plywood and wrapping it in veneer is cheap, and whoever paid 13k for this is stupid...

  • @johnkaimins9998
    @johnkaimins9998 3 года назад +5

    A very very high standard of craftsmanship. Pleasure to watch. I do pity the poor sad immature people that down voted this work.

  • @matthewcalder4351
    @matthewcalder4351 3 года назад +6

    Amen !!! You sir are an exceptional craftsman 👍

  • @danashay
    @danashay 7 месяцев назад

    Loved the repurposed socket.
    Big fun to watch! Beautiful work!

  • @captainhowdie
    @captainhowdie 3 года назад +8

    Ein Meister bei seinem Werk. Perfektion pur. Meine Hochachtung!

    • @marcelbron6128
      @marcelbron6128 3 года назад +1

      Ein echter Meister wurde seine Maschinen nie so wackelig aufgestellt haben.....

    • @andrezesna3920
      @andrezesna3920 2 года назад

      Wieso Meister? Das ist normale Schreiner Arbeit .

  • @petrus666love
    @petrus666love 3 года назад +2

    A True Proud craftsman , thank you 🙏