Custom tonearm boards - who makes them to spec?

Sorry to say, but if you want something made "to specification" don't you need to specify the, uh, specifications?

Pardon the pun, but for the record, the only specification that matters is thickness, which even then only needs to put the tone arm within its height adjustment range. The only other spec that matters is pivot to spindle distance. Which you solve very simply with a slot.

So what specifications are you talking about?

I had Multi-Craft Plastics in Portland Oregon make me arm boards for my VPI Aries and HW-19 tables. I chose acrylic, but they also handle Delrin (technically named Acetal). They machine to order, and did a great job on mine.

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... but if you want something made "to specification" don't you need to specify the, uh, specifications?

Perhaps he didn't provide the specs because he isn't asking us to actually build the armboard, but is just seeking general info from those with experience.

... The only other spec that matters is pivot to spindle distance. Which you solve very simply with a slot.

Perhaps you lack the experience the OP seeks, because it's not always as easy as you suggest. Some pickup arms aren't designed to be mounted into a slot, but are intended to have a fixed mounting using just a few screws.
 

My local machine shop works with me/my crazy ideas and they have been great. They’ll work with most materials. One benefit is all of their work is saved in a computer folder for easy reference. Another advantage is it's local. I've developed a relationship with them and that is important as well.

Thanks, everyone for your input.

bdp24 - Thank You, this is what I was hoping for. Found them online and will contact them when the time comes.