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Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« on: December 24, 2011, 10:23:25 pm »
I have started on a plinth for my SP10. It has been rather slow going as I have not really had solid windows of time to work on this project....

I am using Kiaat (again - I have lots taking up space in the garage)... The twist this time are some decorative inserts of Oak and Panga Panga.

For the top I am using a mix of 22mm MDF and 18mm ply for strength (and incidental constrained layer damping).

The bottom will be removable and the plinth will have removable/interchangeable armboards...

Here are some pics of the progress thus far.


Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build - topside by arclients, on Flickr


Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build -  underside by arclients, on Flickr


Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build - inside recess by arclients, on Flickr


Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build - inserts by arclients, on Flickr


Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build - cross-section by arclients, on Flickr

This is the first time i am trying inserts so cut me some slack if they are a little uneven.

BTW. Panga-Panga is friggin hard stuff!!  ???  :o  ::) I cut the recess for the inserts and then sandwiched the panga panga between the oak strips and glued them into the Kiaat. Once dried I flattened the inserts with a belt sander. The belt sander took strain going through 2mm thick Panga Panga.... What did please me though, is that my Festool cut through the Panga-Panga (Wenge) with minimal strain...
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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2011, 10:44:24 pm »
Really, really impressive!

I wish I had your woodworking skills 8).

Merry Christmas

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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2011, 06:47:08 am »
wel done, i love the inlay.
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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2011, 07:43:36 am »
Really impressive work J.....you just keep getting better....cant wait to see the results of this one!
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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2011, 11:47:17 am »
Quote from: mafioso on December 24, 2011, 10:44:24 pm
Really, really impressive!

I wish I had your woodworking skills 8).

Merry Christmas

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Thanks Mafioso. I tell you what though, some of that fine cartridge woodwork is also something else!!! Has anyone ever asked you for a cartridge in Wenge or Panga Panga?

Quote from: Heinrich on December 25, 2011, 06:47:08 am
wel done, i love the inlay.

Lets see if it all fits (and matches) first  ::)

Quote from: peter on December 25, 2011, 07:43:36 am
Really impressive work J.....you just keep getting better....cant wait to see the results of this one!

It's gonna be interesting. I should of done two (plinths) at once... Since the pattern is cut already...

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all - may it brings many audio blessings :-)
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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2011, 12:44:56 pm »
Quote from: alternativeroute on December 25, 2011, 11:47:17 am
Thanks Mafioso. I tell you what though, some of that fine cartridge woodwork is also something else!!! Has anyone ever asked you for a cartridge in Wenge or Panga Panga?

Lets see if it all fits (and matches) first  ::)

It's gonna be interesting. I should of done two (plinths) at once... Since the pattern is cut already...

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all - may it brings many audio blessings :-)
not to worry you can do one for yourself afterwards ;D
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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2011, 12:46:54 pm »
...oops,you know what i mean!
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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2011, 03:00:29 pm »
Quote from: alternativeroute on December 25, 2011, 11:47:17 am
Thanks Mafioso. I tell you what though, some of that fine cartridge woodwork is also something else!!! Has anyone ever asked you for a cartridge in Wenge or Panga Panga?

Lets see if it all fits (and matches) first  ::)

It's gonna be interesting. I should of done two (plinths) at once... Since the pattern is cut already...

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all - may it brings many audio blessings :-)

Ag nee wat, a/r

That's just messing around. I do have a reasonable supply of hardwood - anything from Zim teak, afzelia, Canadian mahogany, snakewood, wild olive, ebony, african blackwood, black palm, red ivory to birch and beech.

I'm so useless with wood I've given my saw table to a friend :-[

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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2011, 06:19:04 pm »
Looking Schweet Alternative!!

keep those pics coming...

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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2011, 07:40:35 pm »
Quote from: Prince on December 25, 2011, 06:19:04 pm
Looking Schweet Alternative!!

keep those pics coming...

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Mmmmm. Why can I not plane, cut and sand on Christmas day. Jesus was a woodworker after all...

Anyways, back to the garage today...

Laminated the armboard (Kiaat onto MDF) and cut the plinth sides and did the glue-up. I also added a first coat of MS filler to the MDF...


Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build - Laminating the Armboard by arclients, on Flickr


Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build - Raw armboard by arclients, on Flickr


Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build - Glue-up by arclients, on Flickr
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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2011, 08:57:37 pm »
looking superb J ;)
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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2011, 09:32:53 pm »
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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2011, 09:55:11 pm »
....i went back to the 166's today.....damn i think that less treble is still my preference....i should just sell the 126's and the Dynaudio's and the Maggies and be content......i need to clean up my act.I want to plinth the Technics and sort out the "Audionote"pre.....let me take the Maggies back to free up some space for you,i'm keen to strip the second one and do that reglue.You wanna try something with the Dynaudio's?....i'll swop you for something made out of wood ;D
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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #13 on: December 30, 2011, 03:18:50 pm »
OK, cut the armboards. I have four of them in two different variations. The thinner of the armboards are for any arm... The two thicker armboards are 6mm proud of the plinth top in order to raise a Rega arm to the right height from the platter...


Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build - Armboards by arclients, on Flickr


I also routered the edges of the plinth with a 45 degree chamfer... Looks nice. I think. The first picture is to give you an idea of size. The second is of the routered plinth.


Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build - dry fit/size by arclients, on Flickr



Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build - Routering the edges by arclients, on Flickr


Just as a side note. I am very happy that I put the first coat of MS filler onto the MDF part of the plinth as I can clearly see where I have some handling wear that can easily be flattened and repaired before I do a final coat. I often find with MDF that I cannot see the imperfections until it is too late and I have started on the final finish coatings... By then it is a pain to remedy fine scratches and handling dings....
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Re: Technics SP-10 Mk2 Plinth Build
« Reply #14 on: December 30, 2011, 03:37:54 pm »
Top Notch stuff J.....looks fantastic i reckon! :)
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