Russco, QRK, Sparco, Garrard, Thoren, Fairchild, Roberts

Oh if you need any parts let me know, you take care of the shipping for the most part, I'll fix you up.. :-)

That part, for the tire, there are a couple of different ones. The better one if off set. You can get either to work, BUT the geometry of the off set make for a smoother application of the boggy (driver hub) vs platter contact area. It changes the position. It's better if the drive hub is under a dampening ring CUT on the other side of the rim of the platter..

Like I said, you can MATCH the finest TT in the world if you pay attention and share.. LOL That is actually a learned Garrard trick, if there are any Garrard guys watching.. Stock platter dampening rings and boggy position on the other side of the rim make a difference in noise big time..

Regards..

Plenty of info on the Link about a Russco Renovation.
Work carried out by a engineer with a keen interest in Idler Drive TT's.

The Forum will probably offer a lot of information for Idler Drive TT's you need information on.
Check Through the Other Turntable Section.
 
https://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=36927.0

oldhvymec, can you give me some more detail on your idler wheel mods, not sure what you mean concerning offsets. I think I follow your line about machining a groove on the OD of the platter and using say a rubber o-ring and having that in line with the idler wheel on the inside.
I'd want to find a spare platter to make that mod to as mine is in very nice shape. Sounds like an excellent idea though. Remember turning brake drums on the brake lathe? Used a rubber strap on the OD to kill any resonances. Same idea.
BillWojo

pindac, I have been looking at the Lenco Heaven forum, some neat builds there although I'm not a big fan of Lenco TT they have some good ideas.
Thanks
BillWojo

Anyone using Sonic Barrier from Parts Express? A bit like Dynamat, want to apply t to the bottom of the aluminum chassis. After stripping the chassis, it rings like a bell if tapped.
BillWojo