Works1200 - The Technics 1200/1210 specialist refurb thread [Archive]

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:38 AM

Hi guys! Nice to see DJF back after months of waiting.

Anyway, since the forum is reborn, I thought of creating my thread of refurbished, customized, modified, repainted, and repaired 1200/1210 turntables.

All these pictures are also seen at my site, Works1200 (http://works1200.weebly.com)

August 2008

SL-1200 M3D
Before refurb:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0206A.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0202A.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0203A.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0204A.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0205A.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:39 AM

August 2008 cont.

I disassembled everything from the base frame to the tone arm section.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0213A.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0214A.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0215A.jpg

Repainted the frame

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0218A.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0219A.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:40 AM

August 2008 cont.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC01208-1.jpg

Repainted the rubber base

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0220A.jpg

Repainted the tonearm's swivel bridges, pivots swing, & tonearm base

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0221A.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0222A.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/IMG0223A.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:41 AM

August 2008 cont.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC01211-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC01236-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC01239-1.jpg

Some clearer pics!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02001.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02003.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:42 AM

August 2008 cont.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02004.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02005.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02006.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02007.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02008.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:42 AM

August 2008 cont.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02009.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02010.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02012.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:43 AM

August 2008 cont.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02013.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02014.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02015.jpg

:)

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:45 AM

By the way, is there a possibility to include more than 5 images in a single post? Last time, the forum had a maximum of 20 images per post. :)

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:46 AM

Sept 2008

Before I started working on it. The decks were already repainted badly. They weren't disassembled when painted so it really looked awful.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02018.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02020.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02021.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02022.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:48 AM

Sept 2008 cont.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02023.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02024.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02026.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02028.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:48 AM

Sept 2008 cont.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02031.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02033.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02035.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02036.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:49 AM

Sept 2008 cont.

Repainted the tonearm pivot swing bridges and other tonearm components to flat black.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02037.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02038.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02039.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02040.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02041.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:50 AM

Sept 2008 cont.

Repainted the pitch decal to flat black to match everything on the decks.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02042.jpg

Newly refurbished (repainted & calibrated) tonearm
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02047.jpg

Modified the ground wires and replaced the RCA cables and connectors

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02049.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02050.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:50 AM

Sept 2008 cont.

On the way...
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02051.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02058.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02060.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02062.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02063.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:51 AM

Sept 2008 cont.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02064.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02065.jpg

Repainted the both platters and sanded the sides. Repainted the rubber base as well.
Finished!
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02070.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02071.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:52 AM

Sept 2008 cont.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02069.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02068.jpg

Fitted the Pop-up to bright white LEDs and removed the pitch "tick" bearing and spring.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02073.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC02074.jpg

Thanks for viewing! :)

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 09:53 AM

I'll keep this thread updated and will post more soon. :)

skygear

02-05-2012, 10:26 AM

just a little spraying hint for parts. I like to use a screen table. Or you can use an old screen door/ screen from a window - lay it between 2 chairs and place all the parts your going to paint on it. Spray the color you want, but the screen will assist in no overspray and drying times.

Rek_Aviles

02-05-2012, 10:28 AM

I'll keep this thread updated and will post more soon. :)

Awesome thread thnx.. Will be fixing my 1210s soon and this info will come in handy.

Stripe

02-05-2012, 10:33 AM

as always, great job on the restorations :tup:

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 10:37 AM

Thanks Sky, Rek and Stripe. Nice to see you guys back! :)

Stripe

02-05-2012, 10:40 AM

Same to you :) also replied to your other thread in the site discussion area too ;)

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 10:43 AM

Same to you :) also replied to your other thread in the site discussion area too ;)

Thanks man! :)

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 10:47 AM

Sept 2009

Here are some pics before:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2562.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2564.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2565.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2563.jpg

I did my usual refurbishment on this deck.

-Repainted the base frame with automotive polyurethane thinner based paint
-repainted and overhauled the tonearm assembly
-replaced LEDs. Strobe and Pop-up LEDs to blue, 33/45rmp to bright white.
-replaced new pitch control
-replaced tonearm clip
-replaced aluminum pitch decal
-refaced the platter
-eliminated the ground wires

Result: Finished in glossy midnight blue metallic
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2576.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2578.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2579.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2581.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2577.jpg

:)

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 10:49 AM

Oct 2009

I know the this is not the best color but it's what the client requested. Lavender! The gloss isn't too noticeable because of its weird color. He also wanted the platter painted to white.

Other things I did were:
-replace the power stobe LEDs to bright blue
-33/45 rpm LEDs to green
-Pop-up lamp bulb conversion to bright blue LED
-pitch control calibration
-overhauled and calibrated the tone arm assembly
-ground wire elimination and modification
-rubber base repaint
-new aluminum pitch decal

Before refurb:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC_2937.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC_2939.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC_2938.jpg

After refurb:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC_2956.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC_2957.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC_2953.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC_2955.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC_2946.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC_2947.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC_2958.jpg

Thanks for viewing guys!

drumpusher

02-05-2012, 10:49 AM

Nice work.

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 10:50 AM

Feb 2009

These decks belongs to popular club here.

Looks like these decks have been submerged in the ocean for months. They look like oysters have lived on them.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03126.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03127.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03128.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03141.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03142.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03143.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03140.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03145.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03138.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03139.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 10:53 AM

Feb 2009 cont.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03412.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03413.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03414.jpg

Scraped the paint to metal.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03426.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03427.jpg

Primer painted.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03428.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03430.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03431.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 10:54 AM

Feb 2009 cont.

Base paint.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03435.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03450.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03451.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03452.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03453.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03454.jpg

New parts
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03411.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03455.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03457.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 10:55 AM

Feb 2009 cont.

Replaced the power LEDs to blue, 33/45 rpm LEDs to white and Pop-Up lamp to bright white LEDs.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03456.jpg

New aluminum pitch decals.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03461.jpg

Wet sanding after top clear coat.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03441.jpg

Getting ready for buffing. Compound, swirl remover, polish and wax.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03443.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03444.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03442.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03458.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03459.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03460.jpg

VJ LouNYC

02-05-2012, 10:56 AM

Good to see your still refurbishing Nicadraus. Great work as usual.

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 10:56 AM

Feb 2009 cont.

Scraped platter
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03462.jpg

Newly painted
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03464.jpg

Replaced parts were:

Pitch control (removed the bearings and springs)
Aluminum pitch decals
Tonearm rest/clips
Power switch
LEDs (pop-up lamps, 33/45rpm buttons, power switch strobe)
Turntable legs. 1 deck was missing 2 legs.
RCA cables and connectors. Eliminated the ground wires.

The base frame is finished in glossy white and all other parts are in flat white and flat black.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03465.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03467.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03466.jpg

White and black tonearm section
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03470.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03471.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03472.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03477.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 10:57 AM

Feb 2009 cont.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03473.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03474.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03476.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03475.jpg

The other pair. Finished in all flat colors. Replaced the pitch controls, tonearm rest/clips, LEDs.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03405.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03406.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03408.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03409.jpg

Thanks for viewing!

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 10:57 AM

Nice work.

Thanks! :)

Rek_Aviles

02-05-2012, 10:58 AM

hmm.. looks great in white.

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:17 AM

hmm.. looks great in white.

Thanks Rek! Yeah many of my clients preferred white decks. I'll post more in a bit. :)

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:26 AM

Feb 2011 (first pair)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0375.jpg

Scraped to diecast aluminum metal
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0402.jpg

First coat. (Total of 4 coats base paint and 4 coats clear top)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0403.jpg

Painted tone arm section
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0404.jpg

Finished!
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0405.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0406.jpg

Bright red LEDs for the strobe. bright white for the 33/45rpm
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0410.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0409.jpg

bright white LED for the target/pop up lamp
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0411.jpg

Black & white tone arm section
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0408.jpg

Other things done:
-scraped, refaced and repainted the platters
-re-calibrated pitch controls
-re-built and re-calibrated tone arm
-replaced RCA cable and connectors
-eliminated ground wire
-lubricated spindle

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:27 AM

Feb 2011 (second pair)

Another job. Almost the same as the previous one but all white lights including the strobe.

These are the decks on the upper and lower left.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0375.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0415.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0416.jpg

Newly refurbished and modified switch, 33/45 assembly
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0414.jpg

Newly refurbished and modified tonearm assembly
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0413.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0421.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0427.jpg

White lights
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0426.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0423.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:28 AM

Feb 2011 (second pair) cont.

Black and white tonearm assembly
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0425.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0422.jpg

Ready for delivery
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0429.jpg

Thanks for viewing! :)

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:30 AM

March 2011

Look who's back!

Remember these decks I refurbished in Feb 2009?

http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?292-Works1200-The-Technics-1200-1210-specialist-refurb-thread&p=2831&viewfull=1#post2831

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03465.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03467.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03466.jpg

Well, it's back after being abused (again). The former club (Embassy) where these decks are used have three rooms. Although the club itself have 4 pairs of Technics including 2 limited edition MK2s, this pair has been their favorite to abuse. So the pair were often transferred from one room to another. Now, these are used in the new club called Republiq. So after 2 years, here is how it looks now. :freak:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0725.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0722.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0723.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0724.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:31 AM

March 2011 cont.

I had to disassemble everything and scraped the the frame to raw diecast metal including the tonearm assembly. But all the electronics are still in perfect condition. I only had to lubricate the spindle and re-calibrate the tonearm and pitch controls.

After a week of work, here it is now and I hope it stays in this new condition for a longer period. I used polyurethane automotive paint this time for more durability against scratches, bumps and chips.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0761.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0762.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0768.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0766.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0765.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0764.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:32 AM

Good to see your still refurbishing Nicadraus. Great work as usual.

Yup. Still do. :)

Thanks! :)

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:38 AM

April 2011

Black Beauty

Nothing really fancy. My client preferred a decent look. :)

Finished in matte black using automotive acrylic paint

-Scraped the top frame to diecast metal and repainted
-scraped the tone arm section base and pivot bridges and repainted
-replaced pitch control
-replaced pitch control aluminum decal
-replaced the strobe, 33/45 and pop-up lamp with super bright white LEDs
-rebuilt and re-calibrated the tone arm to factory setting
-cleaned the switch,start-stop,33/45 assembly
-cleaned the main board and power supply
-modified the pitch control to "dip less"
-internal grounding
-re-painted the rubber base
-scraped and repainted the platter. Also did a 3-step refacing

Here are the pics before:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1072.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1073.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1074.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1075.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1076.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:38 AM

April 2011 cont.

and after:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1078.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1081.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1080.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1079.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1084.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1082.jpg

Hope you guys like it. :)

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:40 AM

May 2011

Here's a pair of SL1200LTD Limited series. These babies are limited in production numbers. The picture below is the condition of the decks before I took them apart.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1431.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1432.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1433.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1434.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1435.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1436.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1437.jpg

Scraped the paint to aluminum diecast
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1441.jpg

Disassembled the power switch assembly...
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1443.jpg

After cleaning the tone arm section...
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1439.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:42 AM

May 2011 cont.

Re-built and calibrated the tone arm assembly...
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1442.jpg

SL-1200 Limited plate before repaint and reface...
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1440.jpg

...then
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1448.jpg

Finished project.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1451.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1455.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1452.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1453.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1461.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:42 AM

May 2011 cont.

Replaced all lights to super bright white. Strobe, 33/45 and pop up lamps
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1460.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1459.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1456.jpg

Thanks for viewing!

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:43 AM

June 2011

I mixed the paint to match the exact color of the original SL-1210.
The SL-1210 isn't really matte black. The color is actually very dark grey.

Before:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1493.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1494.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1495.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1496.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1497.jpg

General refurbishment:
-scraped and repainted the base frame
-repainted the rubber base
-scraped and repainted the tone arm section
-scraped and refaced/repaint/refaced the platter
-eliminated ground wire
-re-calibrated the tone arm to factory setting
-calibrated the pitch perfect setting
-lubricated the spindle
-all LED lights Strobe,33/45, pop up lamp and pitch
-replaced RCAs

Parts replaced:
-Aluminum pitch decal
-Brand new pitch control (this unit didn't have any when it arrived)
-Pitch PCB assembly (this unit didn't have any when it arrived)
-Pitch knob (this unit didn't have any when it arrived)

After:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1499.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1501.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1502.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1503.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1504.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:45 AM

June 2011 (part 2)

Another black and white combination with an all-white bright LEDs.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1528.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1535.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1529.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1530.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1533.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1534.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1532.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1536.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:47 AM

July 2011

Nothing fancy though. All black with bright blue LEDs in the strobe and pop-up and bright white for the 33/45 buttons.

Here's how it looked like before refurb:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1561.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1562.jpg

One of the turntable's switch knob was missing...
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1563.jpg

Unfortunately, I ran out of spare...

So I thought of fabricating one made from a cap of a plastic bottle. I cut the cap's side walls and glued the shaft using super glue and steel epoxy.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1566.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1565.jpg

Once the epoxy dried, I sanded the cap and painted to flat black
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1568.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1567.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:48 AM

July 2011 cont.

Result...
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1569.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1570.jpg

Finished project:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1571.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1572.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1576.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1575.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1577.jpg

The fabricated switch knob
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1574.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1579.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1580.jpg

Hope you guys like it!

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:49 AM

Sept 2011

Red No More

Before:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1991.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1992.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1993.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1994.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1995.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1996.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:50 AM

Sept 2011 cont.

After:

-Repainted base frame in glossy white using automotive polyurethane paint
-Repainted tone arm section to flat black
-Modified all the lights to bright blue LEDs
-Eliminated ground wire
-Replaced one pitch control and one tonearm clip
-Calibrated pitch controls
-Calibrated tonearms
-Repainted and 3-step refaced the platters

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2016.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2006.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2004.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2008.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2010.jpg

All bright blue LEDs
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2011.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2012.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2013.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:52 AM

Oct 2011

Clean and simple

-Repainted the base frame and tone arm section to original silver shade of SL1200 MK2
-Repainted rubber base
-Repainted and refaced the platters.
-Removed zero "click" bearing in the pitch controls
-Replaced RCA cables and connectors
-Eliminated the ground wires
-Changed the strobe, 33/45 and pop up lamps to bright LEDs
-Calibrated the pitch controls
-Calibrated the tone arms to factory setting

Before:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2056.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2055.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2057.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2058.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:53 AM

Oct 2011 cont.

After:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2059.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2061.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2060.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2062.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2063.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2064.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2065.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_2067.jpg

:)

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:55 AM

Dec 2011 (first pair)

These pair belongs to Rex Maliuanag of HX-Pro Sounds and lights. General refurbished and replaced all LEDs (power strobe, 33/45, pop-up lamps & pitch zero indicator) to bright blue. Finished in matte bright silver color using automotive polyurethane acrylic paint. Rubber base cabinet was also repainted as well as the platters with 3-step refacing. Both pitch controls were also replaced to new ones.

Here are the before and after pictures:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05781.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05780.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05782.jpg

After painting...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05788.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05787.jpg

Tonearm repainted, calibrated and assembled...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05786.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05785.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05784.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05783.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:56 AM

Dec 2011 (first pair) cont.

Finished!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0278.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0279.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0280.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0277.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0285.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0284.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0283.jpg

:)

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:58 AM

Dec 2011 (second pair)

The main top frame, tone arm base, swivel bridge and pivot bridge are finished in matte bright silver automotive acrylic paint. Rubber cabinet base is also repainted. Platter repainted with 3-step re-facing. Replaced "click-less" pitch control with of both units as well as tone arm clips. Installed power knob switches, one turntable leg and one tone arm counter balance weight. Replaced all lights. Super bright red LEDs on the power strobe and zero pitch indicator, super bright white LEDs on 33/45 and pop up lamps. Eliminated ground wire and calibrated tone arms to factory setting.

Before pictures:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05765.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05766.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05767.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05768.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05769.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05771.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05772.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC05773.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 11:58 AM

Dec 2011 (second pair) cont.

Finished result...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0293.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0291.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0296.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0295.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0299.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0300.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_0297.jpg

Nicadraus

02-05-2012, 12:01 PM

I'll find the pictures of the other decks (2007 and older) I've done and post it here too. While some other simpler decks were not documented anymore. I'll update this thread every time I have new projects finished.

Please also visit site:

Works1200 (http://works1200.weebly.com)

:)

Mr Rupee

02-06-2012, 12:56 AM

awesome stuff man - really like the white ones :tup:

L2daGee

02-06-2012, 01:20 AM

Everything you do looks spectacular. I just wish we could get all the Technics logos, labels, and such screen printed back on...

Nicadraus

02-06-2012, 05:40 AM

awesome stuff man - really like the white ones :tup:

Thanks! :)

Everything you do looks spectacular. I just wish we could get all the Technics logos, labels, and such screen printed back on...

Yup. Silk screening will work. But tampon stamping is better because that's the way they do it. :)

Estacy

02-06-2012, 08:00 AM

I like the gunmetal grey ones the best, I think the original colour is beautiful! the matte black on the 1210s is even better. great work as always!

Nicadraus

02-06-2012, 11:38 AM

I like the gunmetal grey ones the best, I think the original colour is beautiful! the matte black on the 1210s is even better. great work as always!

Thanks man! :)

Estacy

02-07-2012, 04:11 PM

this TT you refurbished 'from ugly to beaty' is a good example
http://works1200.weebly.com/uploads/8/1/5/7/8157023/4356259_orig.jpg

the one thing I remembered from your blog was this fucker:
http://works1200.weebly.com/uploads/8/1/5/7/8157023/9357592_orig.jpg
I still can't believe how that happened

g-sep

02-07-2012, 04:17 PM

Rek_Aviles

02-07-2012, 04:37 PM

I would like some respray tips, plz. :)
Although mines aren't too bad. The pitch control is shot on them, due to humidity. Other parts might be affected as well, but I only noticed the pitch.. doesn't respond between +2 thru -3.

also, I've seen a few sites*, but which is the best for parts? Or do you use multiple ones, depending on part and/or sale.

edit*

Nicadraus

02-08-2012, 12:47 AM

Nicadraus speechless to the work that you do :tup: I want to do my decks soon, I feel comfortable with tearing down, soldering/desoldering and such, only thing I would love to know how to do is tear apart the tonearm for a respray. Guess I'll find out when I replace my bunk tonearm with a new assembly next month.

Thanks man!

Good luck on the project and show us some pics while on progress. :)

I would like some respray tips, plz. :)
Although mines aren't too bad. The pitch control is shot on them, due to humidity. Other parts might be affected as well, but I only noticed the pitch.. doesn't respond between +2 thru -3.

also, I've seen a few sites*, but which is the best for parts? Or do you use multiple ones, depending on part and/or sale.

Hey Rek, If it was non-responsive in short increments like +1 to +2, then calibration may be done. But from +2 to -3, that's way too long. Your pitch needs to be replaced. :)

LeeJay

02-08-2012, 01:09 AM

I tried to do something like this with an old set of Technics i own, but i just havent got the skillz. Great work Nicadraus

Ocie

02-08-2012, 02:19 AM

subscribed due to the beauty of your work. awesome as always.

Nicadraus

02-08-2012, 02:39 AM

I tried to do something like this with an old set of Technics i own, but i just havent got the skillz. Great work Nicadraus

Thanks LeeJay! :)

subscribed due to the beauty of your work. awesome as always.

Thanks Ocie! :)

richiegchi

02-15-2012, 12:12 PM

Awesome work!
I was wondering what you use to repaint the rubber base, and to give the chrome parts a good shine.

Keep up the great work. Inspiring!

Rek_Aviles

02-15-2012, 12:27 PM

Hey Rek, If it was non-responsive in short increments like +1 to +2, then calibration may be done. But from +2 to -3, that's way too long. Your pitch needs to be replaced. :)

yah, for sure it needs replacing. Large gap with no response.

Maybe rusted up and scraping the contacts would bring it back, but I doubt I can open the pitch slider without braking it. Also that replacement part is super cheap, for the MK2, so no point in going thru all that work.

Nicadraus

02-17-2012, 06:19 AM

Awesome work!
I was wondering what you use to repaint the rubber base, and to give the chrome parts a good shine.

Keep up the great work. Inspiring!

Thanks!

I use acrylic flat black paint for the rubber base. :)

yah, for sure it needs replacing. Large gap with no response.

Maybe rusted up and scraping the contacts would bring it back, but I doubt I can open the pitch slider without braking it. Also that replacement part is super cheap, for the MK2, so no point in going thru all that work.

In that case, save yourself from opening and cleaning that pitch and just replace them. :)

Mark_Spit

02-19-2012, 09:18 PM

Feb 2009 cont.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03474.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/DSC03476.jpg

Im glad you posted up my favourites. I never get tired of looking at these!

Have some welcome back rep!

Nicadraus

02-19-2012, 10:17 PM

Im glad you posted up my favourites. I never get tired of looking at these!

Have some welcome back rep!

Thanks Mark! Unfortunately, those decks are back to me for the third time. This time, the DJ (Rock-star wannabe) threw both decks on the stage and bounced off down to the dance floor. The tone arm pivot bearings are broken and the paint is severely damaged. But other than that, the decks are fine. Which just proves even more that Technics 1200s/1210s are really built like tanks!

Salamat pare! :)

DJNR

02-19-2012, 10:25 PM

THOSE ARE EXACTLY how I want my decks to look, I just don't know where to start. Good job! rep'd.

Nicadraus

02-19-2012, 10:28 PM

THOSE ARE EXACTLY how I want my decks to look, I just don't know where to start. Good job! rep'd.

Thanks man! :)

Mark_Spit

02-20-2012, 12:38 AM

Thanks Mark! Unfortunately, those decks are back to me for the third time. This time, the DJ (Rock-star wannabe) threw both decks on the stage and bounced off down to the dance floor. The tone arm pivot bearings are broken and the paint is severely damaged. But other than that, the decks are fine. Which just proves even more that Technics 1200s/1210s are really built like tanks!

Salamat pare! :)

WTF is wrong with theses people? Its not hard to tell these 12's are not stock and that somebody took the time to refurb them and customise them yet they still go out of thier way to F them up. It pisses me off. These decks in particular considering they're my favourites.

deejaygo

02-22-2012, 06:29 PM

all of these look great! bump for a fellow filipino! (ang ganda ganda!) I wish I was in Manila just so I could get a pair of Techs painted by you! Work is top notch!

Nicadraus

02-23-2012, 01:21 AM

all of these look great! bump for a fellow filipino! (ang ganda ganda!) I wish I was in Manila just so I could get a pair of Techs painted by you! Work is top notch!

Thanks pare! Salamat ng marami! :)

HyeToTheSky

02-23-2012, 01:57 AM

well done

Nicadraus

02-23-2012, 02:59 AM

well done

Thanks! :)

Marc S

02-23-2012, 03:57 AM

great work nic,

Nicadraus

02-23-2012, 05:43 AM

great work nic,

Thanks Marc! :)

DavyDMX

02-23-2012, 11:51 PM

Not that you don't already know this but the work you do is amazing :love:. Not that you don't already know that. I'm very curious as to what does a pair of 1200's cost to redo paint, LED's and pitch etc etc? it must cost a ton just to ship them to you. I understand if you don't want to post prices. You can always just shoot me a message.

Ver Jaina

02-24-2012, 01:24 PM

Nice work Nicadraus!

btw, i've sent you you a PM regarding 1210s :)

Nicadraus

02-24-2012, 08:00 PM

Not that you don't already know this but the work you do is amazing . Not that you don't already know that. I'm very curious as to what does a pair of 1200's cost to redo paint, LED's and pitch etc etc? it must cost a ton just to ship them to you. I understand if you don't want to post prices. You can always just shoot me a message.

Thanks! :)

Nice work Nicadraus!

btw, i've sent you you a PM regarding 1210s :)

Thanks! Replied to your PM. :)

Liam

03-01-2012, 07:45 AM

Great work man! Just fired you a PM.

Nicadraus

03-01-2012, 08:32 AM

Great work man! Just fired you a PM.

Replied mate! :)

Liam

03-01-2012, 08:39 AM

Thanks! :) Replied once again.

FCruzDJ

03-02-2012, 10:59 PM

Nicadraus...excellent work; very very nice indeed.
I can read this thread all day.... :)

Nicadraus

03-02-2012, 11:05 PM

Nicadraus...excellent work; very very nice indeed.
I can read this thread all day.... :)

Thanks! :)

DTR

03-03-2012, 02:26 AM

I thought I'd posted in here already, but it looks like I haven't.

Top banana Nicadraus :banana:

Nicadraus

03-03-2012, 10:55 AM

I thought I'd posted in here already, but it looks like I haven't.

Top banana Nicadraus :banana:

Thanks for the support Dave! :)

sunspot

03-10-2012, 04:15 PM

Man, what was all that build up on the really rough looking ones? Sweat, humidity, alcoholic drinks, and dirt? haha Those were some crazy looking 1200's. Nice to see them resurrected!

Mick Benjamins

03-11-2012, 05:31 AM

Amazing work! If only I knew someone around here who is able to do the same (would make me a lot more confident to pick up a pair of used SL's)

Nicadraus

03-11-2012, 07:07 AM

Man, what was all that build up on the really rough looking ones? Sweat, humidity, alcoholic drinks, and dirt? haha Those were some crazy looking 1200's. Nice to see them resurrected!

Thanks! Yeah those were badly abused. :)

Amazing work! If only I knew someone around here who is able to do the same (would make me a lot more confident to pick up a pair of used SL's)

Thanks Mick! :)

dj second to none

03-11-2012, 08:43 AM

When you scrap the tone arm assembly to paint, do you just mount it back up as is ? or is there some sort of calibration needed ?

Nicadraus

03-11-2012, 09:09 AM

When you scrap the tone arm assembly to paint, do you just mount it back up as is ? or is there some sort of calibration needed ?

There are so many thing to consider and do properly when putting the tonearm back together. Calibration included. :)

sfross

03-14-2012, 05:06 PM

Stupid question im sure but why does every pic say "bandwidth exceeded" and why cant i view them?

Nicadraus

03-15-2012, 10:47 AM

Stupid question im sure but why does every pic say "bandwidth exceeded" and why cant i view them?

My photobucket exceeded bandwidth this month. But it should go back to normal on the 17th of this month. :)

gudy2shuz

03-24-2012, 02:00 AM

Nicadraus, phenomenal work! I had no idea they would look so good in white.

Nicadraus

03-24-2012, 06:04 AM

Nicadraus, phenomenal work! I had no idea they would look so good in white.

Thanks! :)

DJBOJAN

03-27-2012, 10:55 AM

Nicadraus

03-31-2012, 10:21 PM

Nicadraus, All your project look so fantastic, it is really a motivational thread. I am currently in the process of making some changes to my MK2's. I was weighing the option of taking it somewhere to get powder coated or doing it with automotive paint, any input on this? I just want a nice clean glossy factory looking finish. Thanks!

Thanks! I would recommend either. You can also do a combination of both. Have it powder coated and clear coated with glossy automotive clear acrylic/polyurethane. :tup:

kurisu

04-02-2012, 11:17 PM

So many beautiful 1200's. It inspires me to re-do my decks which didn't go so well the first time trying to paint them :teef:

djlotus

04-13-2012, 08:30 PM

Any idea what the voltage tolerances are on the SL-1200 MK series?

Synergy

04-13-2012, 08:41 PM

i want someone who can redo my tables within the states!! any help anyone?!?

djlotus

04-13-2012, 09:04 PM

A few of us on here are more than capable to help.

Synergy

04-13-2012, 09:09 PM

I am interested in, and i consider this an art form so there is some artistic creativity allowed :), making my tables unique and want that custom look. Price is really not that big of an issue, i don't wanna dump 1k in them but i wouldn't mind a few hundred (i have no idea how much it costs to do this). I like the blue ones that OP did, those looked great (light blue ones). Id be willing to let someone go a little crazy and do something off the wall? I have the super bright blue led's so white would even look good. Idk, I was going to get them powder coated but no one ever got back to me. I want them to look super awesome!

any help in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!

djlotus

04-13-2012, 09:17 PM

Shipping alone is liable to run $100 to ship 2 tables, insured, using USPS Priority, both ways. Check your PMs.

Nicadraus

04-14-2012, 07:38 AM

Just finished these decks. Nothing fancy though.

Finished in automotive polyurethane gun metal and topped with clear gloss. Installed super bright white LEDs in the strobe, 33/45, & pop-up lamps. Replaced RCA cables & connectors, eliminated ground wire and took off the "click" bearing in the pitch.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1010570.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1010571.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1010577.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1010574.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1010572.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1010569.jpg

:)

JonAvalon

04-15-2012, 12:42 AM

oh my gun metal tech, me want nic!!!!! :love:

Nicadraus

04-15-2012, 02:02 AM

oh my gun metal tech, me want nic!!!!! :love:

Thanks bro! Send me your decks quick. ;)

djlotus

04-15-2012, 11:12 AM

Very nice. That paint looks sharp.

Nicadraus

04-15-2012, 12:30 PM

Very nice. That paint looks sharp.

Thanks bud! :)

Ver Jaina

04-28-2012, 01:46 AM

Holy sheet Nic that gun metal black was soo nice!

Finally i've scored a 1210mk2 from ebay. too bad it's not in the best working condition as described, the height adjust & lock button has stuck, the 33/45 button is sticky & overall needs a major workover.
Not to mention scratches & bruises due to the damaged cover rubbing & rattling during shipping from UK to Malaysia. I've emailed the seller & hopefully we will sort things out, at least get a partial refund.
I wont send back the table, that would be uneconomical..but since it's here already i'm trying to restore it back to satisfactory condition.

In the meantime i'm researching on how to dismantle everything & try to fix that height adjust.
is it possible to ship only the cabinet to you for the paint job? coz i dont have confidence to ship the whole thing because i dont have a robust case. besides, it's heavy LOL.

Nicadraus

04-28-2012, 02:04 AM

Ver Jaina

04-28-2012, 03:54 AM

Sure you may. You can also include the 33/45/strobe assembly as well as the pitch and pop up lamps so I can also work on them too. I'll give you a nice package price for them. Let me know.

Thanks! :)
Nice! thanks a lot for the fast reply :D

Just finished dismantling the whole unit. and now i'm planning to send over to you the cabinet, tone arm assembly, 33/45 button, pitch & pop up lamps & possibly the platter for servicing/repainting.
I'm really interested to have them black color similar to my djm800 mixer :P
How about the spare parts/pitch decals/new LEDs? do i need to order them 1st then pack & ship the whole package to you later?

Nicadraus

04-28-2012, 09:55 AM

Nice! thanks a lot for the fast reply :D

Just finished dismantling the whole unit. and now i'm planning to send over to you the cabinet, tone arm assembly, 33/45 button, pitch & pop up lamps & possibly the platter for servicing/repainting.
I'm really interested to have them black color similar to my djm800 mixer :P
How about the spare parts/pitch decals/new LEDs? do i need to order them 1st then pack & ship the whole package to you later?

You can include the pitch decals in your shipment as I don't have them in stock now. But I have all the LEDs needed for the conversion and mods. I'll PM you my mailing address.

Thanks! :)

Ver Jaina

04-29-2012, 02:58 AM

You can include the pitch decals in your shipment as I don't have them in stock now. But I have all the LEDs needed for the conversion and mods. I'll PM you my mailing address.

Thanks! :)
if that's the case then i would order the pitch decals & will let you know by end of May
replied your PM too

Nicadraus

08-11-2012, 10:12 AM

Updating this thread.

Same post in this thread (http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?12136-Saving-a-Club-Hero-%28Technics-Refub%29&p=133069#post133069).

My recent work...

These Limited Gold edition 1200s (110v) belong to a popular club here in Manila, Republiq. Before that, they were used first in Temple Bar, Greenbelt (from 2002), Embassy Superclub (2004-2010), and Republiq (2010-2012). Unfortunately, the condition was so severe and so many parts had to be replaced. The power supplies were also busted as well as the drive ICs because they were plugged into a 220v outlet.

As I finished cleaning the platter and repainted the dots, I started to reface them. Unfortunately, this is what happened:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020028.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020030.jpg

The gold/chrome platting has peeled off. I had worked on a pair of Limited Gold edition before with almost the same condition but never experienced anything like this. On close up pictures, you will see that the aluminum diecast metal had also been affected by the corrosion. Powdery white substance can also be seen as a result of the reaction. Some parts of the platter's upper & lower lips and dots were eaten by the corrosion.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020029.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020031.jpg

The platting on the start/stop and 33/45 button have also been chipped. So I replaced both platters and start/stop, 33/45 assemblies with non-platted parts.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020027.jpg

Some of the gold platting on the pop-up lamp canister and strobe canister, have also tarnished and faded so there was nothing more I could do to save them unless have them chromed and electro-platted again which will cost a lot.

-Scraped and sanded the body and repainted to black. Wrapped with carbon fiber vinyl sticker (for automobiles)
-Repainted rubber base cabinet
-Cleaned & rebuilt the tonearm assembly and calibrated
-Replaced RCA cables and connectors
-Eliminated ground wires
-Replaced all LEDs to super bright white (strobe, 33/45. pop-up lamp, pitch indicator)
-Repainted and refaced the 1200 Limited plate badge
-Rewound power supplies and drive ICs replaced

Here is the finished project:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020012.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020010.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020011.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020013.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020015.jpg

Nicadraus

08-11-2012, 10:13 AM

Continuation:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020016.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020021.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020017.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020018.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020019.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020025.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020024.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020023.jpg

Hope you guys like it. :)

Rek_Aviles

08-11-2012, 11:03 AM

Awesome work as usual. :tup:

Might have to send you mines to get them back up and running.

Nicadraus

08-11-2012, 11:09 AM

Awesome work as usual. :tup:

Might have to send you mines to get them back up and running.

Thanks Rek! Sure man, anytime. :)

JamesRoss

08-11-2012, 03:18 PM

wow, those platters looked really bad. great work Nic!

Marc S

08-11-2012, 03:28 PM

nice work. is that CF a wrap?

Nicadraus

08-11-2012, 08:44 PM

wow, those platters looked really bad. great work Nic!

Thanks James! :)

nice work. is that CF a wrap?

Thanks Marc! Yup, it's CF wrap. :)

Sigma

08-11-2012, 08:45 PM

Those look great man.

How did they get into such a messed up condition?? It looks like they were just thrown in the street and left to rot.

Nicadraus

08-11-2012, 09:51 PM

Those look great man.

How did they get into such a messed up condition?? It looks like they were just thrown in the street and left to rot.

Thanks mate. :)

They were used in several clubs and bars. Moved from one room to another to outdoor, back to indoor. I have serviced those decks before. Changed pitch controls, tonearm rests, calibration, RCAs and a few more. Unfortunately, the DJs using them are just too abusive. There were also some spills of drinks that actually have dried on them and inside.

Estacy

08-12-2012, 06:02 AM

That looks sick! Now I've got to get me some carbon wrap, and wrap everything I have in it. My turntables, house, dog

Nicadraus

08-12-2012, 04:58 PM

That looks sick! Now I've got to get me some carbon wrap, and wrap everything I have in it. My turntables, house, dog

Hahaha! Thanks man! :)

Ocie

08-12-2012, 06:41 PM

brilliant work!

Nicadraus

08-12-2012, 11:43 PM

brilliant work!

Thanks Ocie! :)

djransom

09-05-2012, 10:02 AM