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The Vintage Audio Section
Alpha Arena turntable made by Lenco
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<blockquote data-quote="JBredene" data-source="post: 830185" data-attributes="member: 19964"><p>Thanks - great news that it spins - now the fun starts! </p><p></p><p>I was able to scrub off the old finish on the plinth with steel wool and methylated spirits - glued down some of the veneer that had lifted - filled in a couple of spots and dings, lightly sanded with fine grit paper and then applied several coats of ebony (black) stain followed by three coats of Woodoc no 10 varnish. Took my time so that things could dry out between coats. Be careful when sanding as it is very easy to sand through the veneer - mine's not perfect but the stain and varnish hides my sins! :whistler:</p><p></p><p>Old carts generally last very well so see first if you can source the correct stylus, otherwise a new cart will be needed. Which cart is on there at the moment, can you see?</p><p></p><p>Had a look to see if I had a spare counterweight.. but unfortunately couldn't find any sorry. Maybe someone else on the forum can help?</p><p></p><p>Post some pictures if you can - we love a good restoration project!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JBredene, post: 830185, member: 19964"] Thanks - great news that it spins - now the fun starts! I was able to scrub off the old finish on the plinth with steel wool and methylated spirits - glued down some of the veneer that had lifted - filled in a couple of spots and dings, lightly sanded with fine grit paper and then applied several coats of ebony (black) stain followed by three coats of Woodoc no 10 varnish. Took my time so that things could dry out between coats. Be careful when sanding as it is very easy to sand through the veneer - mine's not perfect but the stain and varnish hides my sins! :whistler: Old carts generally last very well so see first if you can source the correct stylus, otherwise a new cart will be needed. Which cart is on there at the moment, can you see? Had a look to see if I had a spare counterweight.. but unfortunately couldn't find any sorry. Maybe someone else on the forum can help? Post some pictures if you can - we love a good restoration project! [/QUOTE]
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