Works1200 - The Technics 1200/1210 specialist refurb thread

[Nicadraus]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[skygear]

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]

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]

as always, great job on the restorations :tup:

[Nicadraus]

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

[Stripe]

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

[Nicadraus]

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

Thanks man! :)

[Nicadraus]

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]

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]

Nice work.

[Nicadraus]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Nicadraus]

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]

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]

Nice work.

Thanks! :)

[Rek_Aviles]

hmm.. looks great in white.

[Nicadraus]

hmm.. looks great in white.

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

[Nicadraus]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

Yup. Still do. :)

Thanks! :)

[Nicadraus]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[L2daGee]

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

[Nicadraus]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[Rek_Aviles]

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.
















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[Nicadraus]

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]

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]

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

[Nicadraus]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Nicadraus]

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]

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]

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]

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! :)

[DjDisArm]

well done

[Nicadraus]

well done

Thanks! :)

[Marc S]

great work nic,

[Nicadraus]

great work nic,

Thanks Marc! :)

[DavyDMX]

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]

Nice work Nicadraus!

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

[Nicadraus]

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]

Great work man! Just fired you a PM.

[Nicadraus]

Great work man! Just fired you a PM.

Replied mate! :)

[Liam]

Thanks! :) Replied once again.

[FCruzDJ]

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

[Nicadraus]

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

Thanks! :)

[DTR]

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

Top banana Nicadraus :banana:

[Nicadraus]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Nicadraus]

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]

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

[Nicadraus]

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

Thanks! :)

[DJBOJAN]

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!

[Nicadraus]

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]

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]

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

[Synergy]

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

[djlotus]

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

[Synergy]

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]

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

[Nicadraus]

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]

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

[Nicadraus]

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

Thanks bro! Send me your decks quick. ;)

[djlotus]

Very nice. That paint looks sharp.

[Nicadraus]

Very nice. That paint looks sharp.

Thanks bud! :)

[Ver Jaina]

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]

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.


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! :)

[Ver Jaina]

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]

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]

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]

Up****** 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

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[Nicadraus]

Continuation:

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

Hope you guys like it. :)

[Rek_Aviles]

Awesome work as usual. :tup:


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

[Nicadraus]

Awesome work as usual. :tup:


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

Thanks Rek! Sure man, anytime. :)

[JamesRoss]

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

[Marc S]

nice work. is that CF a wrap?

[Nicadraus]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

brilliant work!

[Nicadraus]

brilliant work!

Thanks Ocie! :)

[djransom]

Continuation:

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

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

Hope you guys like it. :)

That is incredible work!!!!

[djransom]

This thread makes me regret not picking up a pair of Techs that a guy was selling on Craigslist for $100.

[Nicadraus]

@djransom: Thanks! :)

[Hombre]

Wow, so inspiring , I know nothing about the inner workings of electronics but this makes me want to learn so bad. You have turned refuburshing into an art form.

Oh and I get to be the first to say that the white ones reminded me of storm troopers.

[Nicadraus]

Wow, so inspiring , I know nothing about the inner workings of electronics but this makes me want to learn so bad. You have turned refuburshing into an art form.

Oh and I get to be the first to say that the white ones reminded me of storm troopers.

Thanks! Glad you like them. :)

[domz10]

this work isnt good....its f**king GREAT!!! nice job.

[Nicadraus]

this work isnt good....its f**king GREAT!!! nice job.

Thank you! :)

[LondonSoundMan]

I am just about to do the same to ome 1980 1200's whats the best way to prepair the top plate ? By hand rubbing down ? Acid bath ? Orbital sander ?

[cyberphox]

I am just about to do the same to ome 1980 1200's whats the best way to prepair the top plate ? By hand rubbing down ? Acid bath ? Orbital sander ?

wondering the same...and also what type of paint you used to do the rubber base?

[djlotus]

You can never go wrong with hand sanding. It is more effort but some of the nooks and crannies are hard to get too.

For the base, you can use a rubberized black to get the same look and keep the original texture.

[EgoEntertainment]

All of these look great! Any updates or new projects?

[Nicadraus]

All of these look great! Any updates or new projects?

Thanks! I'm currently working on 2 pairs. Although I'm still waiting for some parts and these babies are going to take much longer to be finished. Will update this thread soon. :)

[cyberphox]

what grit sandpaper will getting the original paint off? do you need to get right to the bare metal or just scuff it up?

[Nicadraus]

what grit sandpaper will getting the original paint off? do you need to get right to the bare metal or just scuff it up?

I use 3 grits. 400c, 800c & 1000c. Better if you can scrape the paint to metal. :)

[cyberphox]

I've attacked mine with 400c wet sand but it could take years for it to get to bare metal...might try a lower grit to start

[Nicadraus]

I've attacked mine with 400c wet sand but it could take years for it to get to bare metal...might try a lower grit to start

Don't go lower than 400 because you will eventually scrape the diecast aluminum metal and may leave deep scratches. Use a sanding backing pad. To make your sanding even, smoother and easier.

[Nicadraus]

Here are some pics of my personal decks which I recently customized to blue.

Originally, this was an MK3D (Japan version of the M3D), 100v

-Frame cabinets were powder coated to soft blue
-Tone arm components were repainted to royal blue with automotive polyurethane paint
-Platters have been lightly refaced
-Rubber bases were also repainted
-Replaced the pitch ornament/aluminum pitch decal to black
-Replaced both pitch controls (for M3D/MK5)
-Ground wire eliminated
-Converted the power supply from 100v to 220v
-All LED lights replaced. Bright blue for the strobe and pitch indicator. Bright white for 33/45 rpm buttons and pop up/target lamp

I retained the original Technics RCA and connectors because they are still in very good condition. So there was no need to change them. Also, the MK3D has special gold RCA connectors so that's another good reason in keeping it. :)

Hope you guys like it.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1205.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1206.jpg

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http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1199.jpg

[Nicadraus]

July 2013

Here's another SL1200 MK2 I recently finished in basic form. Full refurbishment plus some minor repairs on the main board.

-Main top cabinet and tonearm section are finished in matte silver using automotive polyurethane paint
-All light replaced. Bright for strobe & pitch indicator. Bright white for 33/45 rpm buttons & pop up/target lamp
-Rubber base repainted to matte black
-Tone arm calibrated
-Pitch control replaced and calibrated to factory setting. Tick/Click removed
-Replaced pitch control ornament/aluminum pitch decal
-Repainted and refaced platter
-Spindle lubricated
-Fabricated switch knob

Before:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1150.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Nicadraus/media/Technics/DSC_1150.jpg.html)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1149.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Nicadraus/media/Technics/DSC_1149.jpg.html)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1147.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Nicadraus/media/Technics/DSC_1147.jpg.html)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1146.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Nicadraus/media/Technics/DSC_1146.jpg.html)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/DSC_1145.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Nicadraus/media/Technics/DSC_1145.jpg.html)

[Nicadraus]

cont. of July 2013

After:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020948.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Nicadraus/media/Technics/P1020948.jpg.html)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020941.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Nicadraus/media/Technics/P1020941.jpg.html)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020944.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Nicadraus/media/Technics/P1020944.jpg.html)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020952.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Nicadraus/media/Technics/P1020952.jpg.html)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020953.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Nicadraus/media/Technics/P1020953.jpg.html)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020954.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Nicadraus/media/Technics/P1020954.jpg.html)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/Nicadraus/Technics/P1020949.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Nicadraus/media/Technics/P1020949.jpg.html)

:)

[Panotaker]

Good work bringing these tables back to life. How does somebody let their table get in that bad of shape in the first place. Are you finding them in the dumpster or what?

[Nicadraus]

Good work bringing these tables back to life. How does somebody let their table get in that bad of shape in the first place. Are you finding them in the dumpster or what?

Usually, decks like those came from old time clubs. They have been passed on from clubs/bars to second and third generations.

Thanks for viewing bud! :)

[Dj freestyle]

Yes. Like synergy said, anyone do such great paint work in the states. Boston area preferably?

[DJ TEN]

Jeez bro, those refurbs are jaw dropping! Wish you lived in Scotland and whited up my 1210's.

[Nicadraus]

Jeez bro, those refurbs are jaw dropping! Wish you lived in Scotland and whited up my 1210's.

Thanks! :)

[_rt_]

Browsing this thread for inspiration.
Tough decision though. I just scored a mint condition pair of M3D's and I don't know if I want to even paint them.
I'm personally not a huge fan of the stock silver, but it's tough to even consider opening these up.

Gunmetal grey is sharp.

[Nicadraus]

September 2013

Here are three decks brought to me by my friend. He wanted the pair finished in bright yellow while the other unit in flat black. All three decks were powder coated. But unfortunately, they sprayed a wrong shade of yellow so I had to top them off with automotive polyurethane paint to a brighter shade of flat yellow. The black on the other hand is untouched from the powder coat finish. All tone arm sections have also been repainted with automotive acrylic paints and re-calibrated. Pitch controls have also been re-calibrated. All lights are replaced. Bright blue LEDs in the strobe and pitch indicator, bright white LEDs in the 33/44rpm switches and pop-up target lamps. Brande new aluminum pitch decal ornaments were also replaced. I also fabricated a switch knob on the black unit, All platters were are re-faced and repainted.

http://works1200.weebly.com/uploads/8/1/5/7/8157023/876666_orig.jpg

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[Nicadraus]

Cont. of Sept 2013

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[Nicadraus]

Oct 2013 (part 1)

Here's a pair I did for another client. They came in really looking bad. He wanted a black shiny paint. So that's what I did. Piano black finish using automotive polyurethane paint for the main cabinet frame and tone arm assembly. The rubber bases were painted in matte black, also finished with polyurethane paint. The switch assembly were replaced from MK2 to recessed/flushed knobs for M3D/MK5/M5G models. All lights were also replaced with UV colored LEDs. Platters were also repainted and re-faced (3-step). New aluminum pitch decal ornaments (black) were also replaced as well as new pitch controls. The RCA cables were also replaced and used original Monster Cable. Lastly, decal labels were applied.

http://works1200.weebly.com/uploads/8/1/5/7/8157023/6978092_orig.jpg

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[Nicadraus]

Cont. of Oct 2013 (part 1)

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[Nicadraus]

Oct 2013 (part 2)

This 1200 deck belong to a friend. As seen on the pictures below, the condition was severe and a lot of things had to be done to revive this precious turntable. The main cabinet frame is finished in matte silver using automotive polyurethane paint. While the tone arm section was repainted in flat black. Rubber base was painted to matte black. All lights replaced. Bright white LEDs for the strobe, 33/45 buttons and pop-up target lamp. Bright blue LED for pitch indicator. New pitch control was also installed as well as new aluminum pitch decal ornament. RCA cables and connectors were also replaced with internal ground modification. Repainted the platter and re-faced (3-step).

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[dj.erich]

Greetings to all fans tečničš turntables. I see here in this topic has really Fine turntables that you have renovated.

Does anyone know where I can find on the net picture label in 1210 vectors graphics. sm just found this, I need more "pitch adj." and it comes with the strobe light.

Thanks for your help

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[dj.erich]

noone....?????

[Nicadraus]

Here's a custom pair of beat-up SL1200 my friend asked me to work on to match his set of Pioneer DJM900 platinum and CDJ-2000 platinum edition. So I had the main diecast frame cabinets chromed plated. Repainted and refaced the platters. Replaced all the LEDs to a combination of bright blue (strobe, 33/45) and bright white (pop-up lamp, pitch indicator). I also replaced the broken tonearm clips, pitch controls, aluminum pitch decal ornaments and installed new original Technics RCA cable and connector set. The tonearm base, bridge and swivel sections have been repainted to blue metallic. Rubber base cabinet were also repainted to matte black.

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Hope you guys like it.

[Marc S]

wow, great work on that one in post 166, i dont know how turntables get into such a poor state.

[Nicadraus]

Here's a 30year old deck that was brought to me from Baguio City (250km from Manila) by a friend. He wanted to have it restored and customized. He said this deck has been with him and his late brother since the early 80s.

Like my usual works, the main diecast frame had been scraped to bare metal. Primed and painted to a shade of blue metallic that I personally mixed, then topped it with super gloss clear coat using polyurethane automotive paints. The tonearm section had also been painted to match the main body. This deck didn't come with a platter so I provided one. I also replaced the broken pitch control, tonearm clip/rest, one leg, switch knob, and aluminum pitch decal ornament. All lights have been replaced as well. Super bright white LEDs on the 33/45, pop-up lamp, and pitch indicator, while the storbe had been fitted with bright blue LEDs, RCA cables and connectors have also been replaced with heavy duty, high grade set. Tonearm and pitch control have been calibrated as well as the motor brake. Lastly, rubber base was lightly sanded and repainted to matte black.

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[cyberphox]

how hard is it to take apart the tonearm to paint the pieces there?

[Nicadraus]

how hard is it to take apart the tonearm to paint the pieces there?

As first timer? It was really difficult. Especially when building it back. There are so many things to consider. Calibration, proper placement, steps in putting the right parts, etc. I learned it the hard way because there wasn't any videos or tutorials at that time when I started doing turntables back in 2005. It took me more than a year to master the tonearm section.

[cyberphox]

any videos of it available now?

[cyberphox]

oh yeah?

[Nicadraus]

Here's a pair I just finished today.

Main body frame and tone arm section are finished in glossy metallic black using automotive polyurethane paint. Rubber base, pop-up lamp canister, tonearm seesaw and pitch knob have been painted to matte black. All light (strobe, 33/45, pop-up, pitch indicator have been replaced with super bright white LEDs. Applied black aluminum pitch decal ornament. Replaced RCA cables and connectors and eliminated ground wire. Removed bearing "click" of pitch control. Platters are repainted and 3-step refaced.

Below are the before-and-after pictures.

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[rich36dutch]

reallyyyyy nice jobs everybody.... especially that one for the frienddd and this is why i like the 1200, i've rebuild a stanton shittyoem. mostly from the inside , but that hugo 10kgs topplate is soooooooo shitty to work with, especially since my right hand doesn't work far from good(went through a window... everything was cut through). And i like the metal on the 1200 , from the inside it's a technical golden oldie, but reallyyy nice jobs, since you really have to be real carefull not to slip with your screw gear etc when putting the arm together.
I still don't know why somebody hasn't made a new power/motor pcb and made a new motherboard, since it ain't that hard, panasonic has no legal rights i assume and tuning ain't illegal, ain't there a couple of electronic brainiacs, then we can give it a shot. Ti and lt has brought out some real nice units for driving , controlling and feedback the rotorspeed. Cause those motherboards are a real ripoff, all internal boards are with powersupply ****** from the 70's. and what you're gonna do about five years when thre stuff worns out...



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[DjDominic]

Really really nice work! You sir are an artist. How do you paint all the dots on the platter and in between them?

[Nicadraus]

Really really nice work! You sir are an artist. How do you paint all the dots on the platter and in between them?

Thanks. I repaint the entire platter and reface them with 3 grits of sandpapers.

[Nicadraus]

May 2014

This deck has been fully refurbished. Paint finish with Metallic Black in glossy finish using DuPont polyurethane paint. All lights replaced with super bright blue LEDs. Black aluminum pitch decal, pitch control & tonearm calibrated to factory setting.

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[Nicadraus]

May 2014

My good friend Ralph sent me back his decks for the third time for another change color. This time, he wanted to match his decks' color to his blue Tascam X9 mixer. So the decks have been repainted to Metallic Blue using DuPont polyurethane paint. Pitch decals have also been replaced with black ones. RCA cables & connectors replaced. Super bright white LEDs for strobe, 33/45 & super bright blue LEDs for pop-up lamps and pitch indicator

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[Nicadraus]

June 2014

I have serviced this pair long ago back in 2008 for minor issues. They were originally used in Alchemy Club from 2007 to 2008, Then were transferred to Excess Club in 2010 until 2013. The new owner (Derrick Yap (of J Club, Cebu) sent me these decks for a full refurbishment. So I did a total restoration on them and repainted to Metallic Black in glossy finish using DuPont polyurethane paint. I also had to mix the right color for the tonearm. The M5G's color of the tonearm is silver with a hint of yellow. All LEDs are new. Pitch control & tonearms calibrated, RCA cables & connectors replaced with heavy duty & high grade, ground wires internally modified

Before and after pictures below...

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[Nicadraus]

July 2014

Finished in blue metallic polyurethane paint. Strobe and 33/45 LEDS have been replaced with super bright blue while pop-up lamp was converted to bright white LED. Platter scraped, repainted and re-faced. Tonearm section repainted and re-calibrated. Pivot bearings have also been lubricated. RC cables and connectors replaced with internal grounding. Pitch control cleaned and calibrated. Installed new aluminum pitch decal ornament. Provided one missing leg, original Technics headshell with Shure 447 cartridge and needle.

Below are the before and after pictures.

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[Nicadraus]

August 2014

Here's one half of the actual SL1200 MK3 I used to practice and have developed my skills as a DJ back in the early 90s. I especially requested the late Angelo Castro, Jr. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelo_Castro,_Jr.) (ACJ as we call him, who was also like a father to me) to acquire a pair of SL1200 MK2 during his Tokyo, Japan trip in 1991. When he came back a week later, he brought a pair of MK3 instead. I was overwhelmed and surprised, because it was the first time for me to see a black edition 1200. ACJ's son Angelo Diego Castro (a close friend of mine like a younger brother) brought me this and wanted to have it refurbished. It had been stored for more than a decade and the paint has also been severely damaged. Tonearm and pitch control were also out of proper calibration.

So after working on it, here it is now.

Finished in black metallic polyurethane super gloss paint. Strobe, 33/45 and pitch indicator LEDS have been replaced with super bright white while pop-up lamp was converted to bright white LED. I also applied a special aluminum pitch decal ornament used in the latest model of the SL1200 family, the MK6. Black with gold markings. Platter has been scraped, repainted and re-faced. Tonearm section repainted and re-calibrated. Pivot bearings have also been lubricated. RC cables and connectors replaced with internal grounding. Pitch control cleaned and calibrated. Spindle lubricated and Switch, Start/Stop, 33/45 assembly cleaned.

I'm very certain that ACJ would have been very happy to see the result if he were still alive.

Below are the before and after pics.

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[Nicadraus]

Sept 2014

These decks were sent to me by owner (also a good friend) Atmospheres Club, Metro Center Hotel, Bohol, an island in the Visayas region (about 913km from Manila). He wanted them refurbished because he is passing them on to his son.


The decks were repainted three times before. Because when we scraped the paint, there were 4 layers of previous paints over its main diecast frame.


Main diecast frame and tonearm sections are painted in glossy blue metallic finish using polyurethane automotive paint. Rubber base are repainted in matte black. Platter stripped, repainted and re-faced. Strobe LEDs and pitch indicator are fitted with super bright blue while 33/45 and pop-up lamps were fitted with super bright white, RCA cables and connectors replaced with internal ground. Tonearms rebuilt and re-calibrated. One pitch control replaced and both calibrated. Applied new aluminum pitch decal ornaments and installed under platter halo.


Before and after pics below...

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[Nicadraus]

Oct 2014

This deck belong to another friend Brian Cua. It was one of the two 1200s used in Bed Club in Malate, Manila.

When fire broke in Bed, the firemen sprayed water in the 3rd floor and all of the excessive water flowed straight down in the 1st floor where the DJs booth was located. This turntable and it's pair were submerged and caught the debris from the fire rushed by the water. The pair had been there for quite sometime until the fire investigation was done. Brian asked me if I could still work on them and bring them back to life. So first thing I did was to check if the circuits of the main board was still working. Unfortunately, they were dead and the pitch controls too. It took me more than 2 years to find a surplus working main board. The tonearm section was in real bad shape. Tonearm clips were broken and pivot bearings were corroded with rust.

Main frame was scraped and repainted to super gloss white using polyurethane automotive paint. Same painting procedure with the tonearm section. Pivot bearings were thoroughly cleaned and removed the rust. Bearings were also lubricated and main arm was cleaned. The rubber base were painted to flat black and platter was scraped, repainted to white and refaced. New pitch control was installed as well as the aluminum pitch decal ornament. Strobe, 33/45 and pitch zero indicator were replaced with super bright white LEDs. Pop up lamp was also converted to LED. RCA cables and connectors were also replaced with high quality and durable ones, ground wire eliminated and internally grounded. Pitch knob was also repainted to match the body.

Unfortunately, the other pair was beyond repair. Some parts used in this deck were also salvaged from its partner to keep at least one deck working.

Before and after pictures below...

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[Nicadraus]

Oct 2014

Main diecast cabinet and tonearm section were repainted in black metallic polyurethane super gloss finish. Rubber base cabinet repainted to flat black as well as tonearm mounting plate. Strobe, 33/45 and pitch indicator LEDS have been replaced with super bright white while pop-up lamp was converted to bright white LED. I also applied a special limited edition aluminum pitch decal ornament used only in the MK4 and MK6 models. Black with gold markings. Platter has been scraped, repainted and re-faced. Tonearm section repainted and re-calibrated. Spindle lubricated and Switch, Start/Stop, 33/45 assembly cleaned. Pivot bearings have also been lubricated. RC cables and connectors replaced with internal grounding. Pitch control cleaned and calibrated.

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[Nicadraus]

Nov. 13, 2014

Here's a pair I just finished. One is for a friend while the other one is mine to keep. Both of the decks' main diecast frame, tonearm sections, pitch knobs, and platters are finished in polyurethane automotive paint topped with super glossy clear coat. I especially had the green color mixed as close to verde ithaca, a Lamborghini signature color. The only difference between the two is the pitch decal ornament. Silver with black markings and black with gold markings. Storbe LEDs have been replaced with super bright white. 33/45 & pitch indicator LEDs are fitted with green and pop up lamps are converted to LEDs super white. RCA cables and connectors replaced and ground wire modified. Tonearms rebuilt and calibrated to factory setting. Switch assembly and main board cleaned. Spindle lubricated as well as pivot bearings of the tonearms. One of the turntable's broken tonearm pivot housing was also replaced due to a crack seen in one of the pictures.

Lastly, I installed an under-platter halo on one unit.

Before refurbishment pics are also posted.

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[LeeJay]

Awesome work Nicadraus. i wish i had your skillz.

[VJ LouNYC]

WOW!!!! Incredible work Nicadraus. What a talent.

[Nicadraus]

Awesome work Nicadraus. i wish i had your skillz.



WOW!!!! Incredible work Nicadraus. What a talent.

Thanks LeeJay & Lou! :)

[djmikyg]

please please please how did u get your platter back to that? mine is scratched to hell and i don't know how to get it back.


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.

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[DVJ Quake]

O...M...G!!!! WTF R U doing with it?

[komakid]

sorry doublepost... ;)

[komakid]

inspired by your work, i finished my own build these days

1210MK2 with bright white Base and white Pitch trim
White Platter dots
Blue Led Kit (Pitch Led always on, goes red@zero)
Reverse Mod (VinylTouch by MixMachines)
Neutrik RCA Mod
Neutrik PowerCon Mod

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thanks ! u took refurbishing into an artform ;)

[Nicadraus]

inspired by your work, i finished my own build these days

1210MK2 with bright white Base and white Pitch trim
White Platter dots
Blue Led Kit (Pitch Led always on, goes red@zero)
Reverse Mod (VinylTouch by MixMachines)
Neutrik RCA Mod
Neutrik PowerCon Mod

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thanks ! u took refurbishing into an artform ;)

Good job! :tup:

[komakid]

thx
from u ! what an honor :) now its time to start a matching one ;)

[DTR]

Nice :)

[Nicadraus]

Jan 2015

Some recent projects

Main diecast frames, tonearm sections and platters are repainted in glossy metallic orange using polyurethane automotive paint. Decks came without pop-up lamps so I provided a pair and converted to LED in super bright white. Strobe, 33/45 are also replaced with super bright white LEDs while pitch indicator LEDs were replaced with red. Installed new aluminum pitch decal ornament (silver). Tonearms rebulit and calibrated to factory setting. Lubricated pivot bearings of the tonerarms and spindle. Provided original pitch knobs because one was missing while the other was not original. Replaced RCA cable and connectors with internal ground modification. Pitch controls cleaned and calibrated. Installed new tonearms clip rests. Rubber base also repainted.

Before and after pics below.

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[Nicadraus]

Jan 2015

Main diecast frames and tonearms sections epainted to 1210's original color (very dark flat gray, not black). Rubber base repainted to matte black. Strobe LEDs replaced with bright red. 33/45 and pop-up lamps fitted with super bright white LEDs while pitch indicator LEDs replaced to red. Tonearms rebuilt and calibrated to factory setting. Pitch controls cleaned and calibrated. RCA cables and connectors replaced as well as aluminum pitch decal ornaments (black). Platter re-faced (3 step) and repainetd to matte black.

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[Eggy]

gorgeous.....

[niarta]

How would you go about painting a controller?

Take it apart, sand, prime, then paint?

[Nicadraus]

How would you go about painting a controller?

Take it apart, sand, prime, then paint?

Um...

No thanks. :P

[Johnny Drama]

Great work like always !
You really inspire people and have been an example for me since I began refurbing SL12x0's...

Please keep doing your JEDI-like refurbs...the world needs your skillz and every available 12x0 up and running (since there is no substitute :) )

Thomas

Ps. my personal favourite set-up is original 'black' with silver tone arms...perfect balance between black & bling ;)

[Nicadraus]

March 2015

Electric Blue

The main diecast frame, tonearm sections, pitch knob and headshell are finished in Electric Blue glossy polyurethane automotive paint. Rubber base also repainted to flat black as well as tonearm plate mount and platter, which was also re-faced (3-step). All LEDs of the strobe, 33/45 and pitch indicator are installed with super bright blue. The stock pop-up lamp was converted and fitted with super bright blue LED as well. RCA and cables replaced with heavy duty and high grade type with internal grounding. Tonearm assembly rebuilt, pivot bearings lubricated and calibrated, spindle lubricated, pitch control calibrated, and internal circuitry cleaned. Applied black pitch decal ornament. Power supply converted from 110v to 220v. Lastly, intsalled under platter halo with power supply that turns on together with the unit.

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[Johnny Drama]

ARTworks1200 !
Stunning stuff Nicadraus...

[Nicadraus]

March 2015

Clean and Simple Too...

Here's another pair restored back to original silver. Main diecast frames and tonearm sections repainted as well as the rubber base. All LEDs (strobe, 33/45, pop-up lamp, pitch indicator) are replaced with super bright white. Pitch controls calibrated, tonearms re-built and calibrated with lubricated pivot bearing. Motor spindles lubricated, cleaned start/staop switch assembly and PCB boards. Applied new aluminum pitch decal (silver), repainted and re-faced the platter (3-step). RCA cables and connectors replaced with internal grounding. This pair has the new type super bright LED for the pop up. Even brighter than the previous ones. For better track searching in dark environments.

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[alencr]

You are the boss! I like that Works1200 logo as well, nice.

[DJturntables]

amazing pics, and great thread.

[Nicadraus]

You are the boss! I like that Works1200 logo as well, nice.


amazing pics, and great thread.

Thanks guys! :)

[Nicadraus]

March 2015

Black Beauty II

Main diecast frame, tonearm section and mount, rubber base and pitch knobs are finished in flat (very) dark grey (original 12010 color), painted with polyurethane automotive paint. Strobe, 33/45 and pitch indicator LED are replaced with super bright blue as well as the LED converted pop-up lamp. Tonearms rebuilt and calibrated. Pitch controls cleaned and calibrated. Switch assembly, start/stop buttons, 33/45 buttons cleaned. Pivot bearing of the tonearm and motor spindle lubricated. RCA cables and connectors replaced with internal grounding. Aluminum pitch decals replaced with black and gold markings (for MK6 model). Platters scraped, re-faced (3-step) and repainted. Main board cleaned and power supply converted from 110v to 220v.

Before and after pics below...

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[Nicadraus]

Cont.

Black Beauty II - March 2015

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[Cazabon]

Hey Nicadraus, first off let me just say that your work has been a massive inspiration for the refurb/mod project I'm undertaking at the minute. You've got some great ideas - top work.



Repainted the rubber base

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


I was just wondering if you've ever had any issues with the paint flaking off/ ckacking when being used on a flexible rubber surface? Is it a special type of paint that you use and did you go for a matte or gloss finish? Thanks

[Nicadraus]

Hey Nicadraus, first off let me just say that your work has been a massive inspiration for the refurb/mod project I'm undertaking at the minute. You've got some great ideas - top work.



I was just wondering if you've ever had any issues with the paint flaking off/ ckacking when being used on a flexible rubber surface? Is it a special type of paint that you use and did you go for a matte or gloss finish? Thanks

You can use vinyl paint for the rubber base. But acrylic/polyurethane can also be used as long as you don't use primer on the rubber. Just wet sand the surface of the rubber using 1200c grit sand paper, dry it well, then you can start spraying it. You can make 3 to 4 coats.

[dj.erich]

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[Nicadraus]

Please create your own thread Erich because this one is for Works1200.

Thank you.

[Puregroove]

What a great thread, nice one. Perhaps it might inspire me to finally fix the target lights on mine.

I did calibrate my decks once, so I've at least had the back off them. But I did shit myself a bit in the process :lol:.

[Nicadraus]

Late post - for May 2015

Clean and Simple 3

Both of the units' main diecast frame and tonearm sections are finished in 1200 MK2 original silver shade. Tonearm bridges have been replaced on both units because the pivot screws have corroded badly and stuck. So the bridges had to be cut with dremmel just to take out the arms. Strobe, 33/45 and pitch indicator LEDs were replaced with super bright white as well as converted Pop-up lamps. RCA cables and connectors replaced with internal grounding and tonearms rebuilt and calibrated to factory setting. The rubber base, tonearm mount plate were also repainted to flat black. Pitch controls calibrated and applied with new aluminum pitch decal ornaments. Platter refaced (3-step) and repainted, Pitch control knobs repainted because the original color have faded already. Switch assembly (Switch, start/stop, 33/45 buttons) and PCBs cleaned. Pivot bearings and motor spindle lubricated.

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[Nicadraus]

Bright Yellow - June 2015


Main diecast frame and tonearm sections are finished in glossy bright yellow. Tonearm assembly and mount are also repainted to yellow as well as the platters and pitch knobs. Strobe, 33/45 and pitch indicator LEDs were replaced with super bright yellow as well as converted Pop-up lamps fitted with super bright white LEDs. RCA cables and connectors replaced with internal grounding and tonearms rebuilt and calibrated to factory setting. Both units were also installed with new tonearm clips. The rubber base were repainted to flat black. Pitch controls calibrated and applied with new silver aluminum pitch decal ornaments. Platter refaced (3-step) and repainted, Pitch control knobs repainted because the original color have faded already. Switch assembly (Switch, start/stop, 33/45 buttons) and PCBs cleaned. Pivot bearings and motor spindle lubricated.


Before and after pics below.


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[Nicadraus]

Cont. - June 2015

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[Nicadraus]

Cont. - June 2015

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[Nicadraus]

Cont. - June 2015

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[DTR]

They're very..... yellow :eek:


Good work as always :tup:

[Nicadraus]

They're very..... yellow :eek:


Good work as always :tup:

Thanks Dave! :)

[alencr]

I think I really have to take apart my Reloops now and re-paint them and pimp them up. How hard can it be ayways? I disassemble only one at a time of course, label up every screw and part and take lots of photos and use common sense and caution. I don't know if you've ever worked with a Reloop before (4000 mk2) and what kind of tools do I need to open it up and such. Also, I need to replace the target light with an LED but I don't know the power specs and these things aren't build like Technics. Any help would really be appreciated.
You're an inspiration to us DIY'ers. :)

[DTR]

I don't know if you've ever worked with a Reloop before (4000 mk2) and what kind of tools do I need to open it up and such.

I've never worked on a Reloop, but they're all much of a muchness. A set of various screwdrivers will do almost everything. Make sure you're using the correct shape and size of driver though otherwise you'll round the screwheads out. It's amazing how many people don't know the difference between a phillips and a pozi....



Also, I need to replace the target light with an LED but I don't know the power specs and these things aren't build like Technics.

Again, I can't help with the specifics of taking it apart. The power specs are simple to work out though. First of all you need to measure the DC voltage across the existing lightbulb. Then you need to select an LED of the size and colour of your choosing, and let us know its specs. If the specs aren't provided with the LED, then don't buy it! The relevant specs are Forward Voltage (Vf) and Foward Current (If).

[alencr]

Thanks. I don't have decent screwdrivers (I have to open up my old phone as well) so that will need to be bought.
I know a bit of electronics and stuff but I need to get a multimeter.

[Nicadraus]

It's amazing how many people don't know the difference between a phillips and a pozi....

Very true! Hahaha! :tup:

[alencr]

BTW a lot of people don't know the difference between a phillips and a JIS (japanese industrial standard) and it has stripped down many screws on japanese lenses and cameras.

[Windows 95]

BTW a lot of people don't know the difference between a phillips and a JIS (japanese industrial standard) and it has stripped down many screws on japanese lenses and cameras.That's why it's better to not even buy Phillips screw drivers. JIS screwdrivers will work perfectly well with both JIS screws and Phillips screws, but a Philips screwdriver will only be of optimum use on a Phillips screw & will likely damage a JIS screw.

[Nicadraus]

Fire Red 1200s - July 2015

This is actually the first pair of 1200s that I painted in fire red which is very close to Ferrari's signature color. Usual Works1200 finished with automotive polyurethane paint on the main diecast frame, tonearms sections and platter. All LEDs replaced with new red ones except for the converted pop-up lamps which were fitted with super bright white. New silver aluminum pitch decals applied, tonearms calibrated as well as pitch controls. RCA cables and connectors replaced. Motor spindle lubricated and tonearm pivot bearing as well.

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[Nicadraus]

Cont - July 2015

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[Nicadraus]

1200 to 1210 - July 2015

1200 to 1210

Repainted from silver to original SL1210 color (very dark charcoal grey) using automotive polyurethane paint on the main diecast frame, and tonearm section. Rubber base, pitch knob, tonearm mounting plate are painted in flat black. Replaced pitch control with new one. RCA cables and connectors replaced with internal grounding. All LEDS are fitted with super bright white including converted pop-up lamp. Platter repainted and re-faced. Tonearm calibrated to factory setting. All PCBs cleaned and motor spindle lubricated. Applied new limited edition aluminum pitch decal (for MK6 models).

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[Nicadraus]

Cont. - 1200 to 1210 - July 2015

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[DJBSLYDE]

Great work Nicadraus. I want to ask a question if you don't mind. I recently picked up a pair of 1210's with the European 2 prong plug. Is it typically difficult to replace the power cord with a U.S. Model? The unit has a plug adapter, but I would rather change the cord.

[Nicadraus]

Great work Nicadraus. I want to ask a question if you don't mind. I recently picked up a pair of 1210's with the European 2 prong plug. Is it typically difficult to replace the power cord with a U.S. Model? The unit has a plug adapter, but I would rather change the cord.

It's actually very easy. Get some plugs at a local hardware/home depot shop. Cut the existing ones and strip the wires at the right length (about an inch). Twist them tightly. Then open the new plugs and screw the two wires there. Just make sure that both wires are not touching each other before sealing the plug with the provided screw and nut at the center.

Something like this:

http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibcGetAttachment.jsp?cItemId=DGOeXREWtjNQB0O-WUuwWw
http://www.belmontdepot.com/images/6024000050524%20.jpg

[DJBSLYDE]

It's actually very easy. Get some plugs at a local hardware/home depot shop. Cut the existing ones and strip the wires at the right length (about an inch). Twist them tightly. Then open the new plugs and screw the two wires there. Just make sure that both wires are not touching each other before sealing the plug with the provided screw and nut at the center.

Something like this:

http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibcGetAttachment.jsp?cItemId=DGOeXREWtjNQB0O-WUuwWw
http://www.belmontdepot.com/images/6024000050524%20.jpg

Ok, I see. If I were ever want to change the cord with a OEM Technics replacement part, the cord has to be soldered inside the unit. Is that a pretty straight forward task in your opinion. Maybe I should just send my decks to you, and let you add a blue pop up light while your in there :) included is a picture of my pristine 1210 mk5. As you can see, I only had room for on of these on my dresser lol.
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp21/listpictures/CF036C1B-CDCE-4302-AF7F-00ECEC37D728.jpg (http://s394.photobucket.com/user/listpictures/media/CF036C1B-CDCE-4302-AF7F-00ECEC37D728.jpg.html)

[Nicadraus]

Ok, I see. If I were ever want to change the cord with a OEM Technics replacement part, the cord has to be soldered inside the unit. Is that a pretty straight forward task in your opinion. Maybe I should just send my decks to you, and let you add a blue pop up light while your in there :) included is a picture of my pristine 1210 mk5. As you can see, I only had room for on of these on my dresser lol.
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp21/listpictures/CF036C1B-CDCE-4302-AF7F-00ECEC37D728.jpg (http://s394.photobucket.com/user/listpictures/media/CF036C1B-CDCE-4302-AF7F-00ECEC37D728.jpg.html)

It would be an easy job if you know how to solder. Just follow the cord where it ends on the power supply PCB. Then you can solder a new cord in the same exact spot where you removed the old one. There are no polarities on that so you can solder the wires on either places/spots. I would gladly accept the job but since I'm from Manila, it would cost you a lot for shipping.

Anyway, it would be nice to add another deck and improvise a laptop stand or table on the sides. :)

By the way, that MK5 looks so fresh. Just put the counter weight, headshell/cart/needle and you good to go. :tup:

[Nicadraus]

Another Clean Look 1200 - July 2015

This deck was done in basic clean look. Finished in original silver 1200 color for the main diecast frame and tonearm section. Rubber base repainted, platter repainted and re-faced (3-step). All LEDs are fiitted with super bright blue as well as the converted pop-up lamp. Tonearm pivot bearing lubricated as well as the motor spindle. Tonearm calibrated to factory setting, pitch control calibrated, PCBs cleaned and applied with 1210 black aluminum pitch decal. RCA cables and connectors replaced. Wet sanded the scratches on the dust cover and buffed.

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[alencr]

Nice and clean, the way it should be. :)
I won't be taking apart my Reloops because I don't have any videos of people taking them apart so I don't wanna risk anything. They are in perfectly working order, why ruin that? ;)

[Nicadraus]

Nice and clean, the way it should be. :)
I won't be taking apart my Reloops because I don't have any videos of people taking them apart so I don't wanna risk anything. They are in perfectly working order, why ruin that? ;)

Thanks! Like the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, then don't try to fix it". :tup:

[logisticalstyles]

Your work looks great. I had a question about how you refinish the platters. I did my first pair of platters last weeka and they came out ok. I was wondering what grade of sandpaper are you using once you apply the paint. When I did mine I started out with 100 grit and moved up to 220 and then wet sanded with 800 grit. I thought going up in grit would bring out the shine for the dots and top and lower strip of aluminum on the platter but it didn't. The aluminum seemed to shine best when I started with the 100 grit. Even after trying polishes like Brasso and Bar Keepers friend I wasn't able to get a super shine to them. Do you have any recommendations for a nice shine?

Also I noticed on one of your pictures you had completely stripped the platter of all paint. What did you use to do that? Especially the parts in between the dots...

[Nicadraus]

Your work looks great. I had a question about how you refinish the platters. I did my first pair of platters last weeka and they came out ok. I was wondering what grade of sandpaper are you using once you apply the paint. When I did mine I started out with 100 grit and moved up to 220 and then wet sanded with 800 grit. I thought going up in grit would bring out the shine for the dots and top and lower strip of aluminum on the platter but it didn't. The aluminum seemed to shine best when I started with the 100 grit. Even after trying polishes like Brasso and Bar Keepers friend I wasn't able to get a super shine to them. Do you have any recommendations for a nice shine?

Also I noticed on one of your pictures you had completely stripped the platter of all paint. What did you use to do that? Especially the parts in between the dots...

I posted the procedure in this thread. 100 grit is way too abrasive. Use 400, 800, 1200 then 2000 to get that shine and smoothness.

[Nicadraus]

Mikhail's 12s - July 2015

Original decks are SL-1210MK2 (European version). Main diecast frames are finished in flat white and tone arm sections, mount and rubber bases are finished in flat black. Platters are repainted and re-faced (3-step). All LEDs are fitted with super bright white including the converted pop-up lamps. RCA cables and connectors replaced with internal grounding. Applied black pitch decals, Main PCB cleaned as well as switch assembly and pitch PCB. Tonearms caibrated and pivot bearings lubricated. Pitch controls calibrated and motor spindles lubricated.

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[Nicadraus]

Cont. - Mikhail's 12s - July 2015

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[Nicadraus]

The Grey Market's 1210 - August 2015

Another full refurbishment job on these decks for The Grey Market shop. Repainted in original 1210 color (dark charcoal grey). Replaced all LEDs to original color - Super bright red for strobe, red for 33/45 rpm and original green for pitch indicator. Pop-up lamp was converted to super bright white LED. Tonearm sections also painted, rebuilt and calibrated. Tonearm pivot bearings lubricated. Platters scraped, repainted and re-faced (3-step). RCA & cables replaced with internal ground, all PCBs cleaned and motor spindles lubricated. Applied new aluminum pitch decals (black with gold markings for MK6 model).

Before and after pics below.

Before:
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After:
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[Nicadraus]

Cont. - The Grey Market's 1210 - August 2015

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[Nicadraus]

Super Gloss 1200 - August 2015

Full refurbishment job. Repainted the main diecast frame & tonearm sections to super gloss metallic black (MK5G/M5G color) with polyurethane automotive paint. Repainted rubber base, tonearm mount & platter with flat black polyurethane paint. Platter was also re-faced (3-step). Strobe, 33/45 and pitch indicator were installed with super bright white LEDs including the converted pop-up lamp. Replaced RCA cables and connectors with internal ground. Tonearm pivot bearings and motor spindle lubricated. Tonearm calibrated, pitch control calibrated and all PCBs cleaned. Applied original 1210 aluminum pitch decal, black with white markings. This unit came with a different low-ampere power supply so it was also installed with an original one (220v).

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[PEEJAY]

Hello from England!
I have just purchased a pair of sl1210s which are in need of a refurb. Having never done a set before I have a few questions, firstly, about powdercoating, or should i say the acid bath process. has anyone had this done? or would it eat through the aluminium?
Gold plating? you can buy kits on ebay but are they any good?

[Puregroove]

Heh. I love this thread.