Cheap stylus force gauge

[Mark Hennessy]

Hi,

Just a pointer for those who might not have seen this on UKVRRR - Nick (Nickthedentist) has recommended a "super-cheap but good" pressure gauge: http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showt...p?t=126356

Only £7.59 delivered!

Here's the eBay link, minus all the extraneous tracking info: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222091352686

I couldn't resist, despite already having the Shure unit, and despite hardly ever playing vinyl these days!

Cheers,

Mark

[Joe]

Our own Terry  came up with an even cheaper design:—

   
— Joe

[zx80nut]

Hi.
As an alternative, I use a pocket digital scales, same as...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electronic-200...SwMmBV46dM

...£3.66, free delivery.

Seems to do the job for me. Put it on the platter and rest the stylus on it.

Grant.

[ppppenguin]

And it goes high enough to measure older and less refined systems. Possibly even acoustic gramophones where the force is pretty terrifying and probably wouldn't want to know.

[Mark Hennessy]

Astonishing what you can get!

[AlanBeckett]

Have you read the first part of the Description:-

100% Brand new and high quality

Protect you from Outdoor Sports in Cold weather

Full Face and Neck Coverage DesignSoft, Warn and Comfortable Materials

Material: 100% Polyester

Color: Black,gray




Alan

[Mark Hennessy]

Yes, that amused me

[zx80nut]

ROFL
Didn't read the description

Mine was from a different seller a while ago, but looks identical. Serves me well enough.

Grant

[zx80nut]

The pocket scales in use...

3.5g for my Sony DJ Decks:
   

More than 8g for the Sanyo briefcase music centre:
   


Grant