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All record weights the same ?

What is a good record weight.

 Do they harm the motor, or put more stress on a direct drive motor?

 Technics sl1200 mkii from the mid late 80’s.  Removed platter, unscrewed top, removed spindle , and removed clamp,  wiped off old oil, fresh oil, blew out w compressed air, oiled any moving parts. 
 Put back together, and it’s smooth as silk.

  Anyway,...WHATS A GOOD descent record weight that will hold down the LP and not harm or put more strain on the motor. 
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oldhvymec
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I'm not kidding I used a bowl and turned it upside down and added another bowl on top of that. I started about 200 grams of lead weights.
I kept adding until I got happy.. My Thorens and Russcos like it pretty heavy.

Once you get what you like. look for that weight..Total, bowls in all..

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millercarbon
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A good record weight is 180 grams.
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arcticdeth OP
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Is 6oz heavy enough to hold down a slightly warped vinyl.

 Been using half a roll of solder wire as weight. 
  Will try the 6.3 oz one and see how it does.....

thanks
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