On Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:50:59 +0100, Jim Lesurf wrote:

I'm currently doing occasional 'batches' of LP - digital transfers.
This is enjoyable as I keep finding discs I'd forgotten about, etc.
However I'm starting to get the impression that my Technics direct-drive
turntable is slowing down when switched off more quickly than
previously.

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Not Technics, but I see that Linn are quite particular about which oil
goes in which type of bearing. It appears that they have used 2 different
liners, and one of the oils (that they supply!) will partially disolve it
into a sticky goo.

It might be as well to try to find the correct oil - if it's still
available. It probably won't be as expensive as printer ink.

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On Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:50:59 +0100, Jim Lesurf wrote:

I'm currently doing occasional 'batches' of LP - digital
transfers.
This is enjoyable as I keep finding discs I'd forgotten
about, etc.
However I'm starting to get the impression that my
Technics direct-drive
turntable is slowing down when switched off more quickly
than
previously.

snip


Not Technics, but I see that Linn are quite particular
about which oil
goes in which type of bearing. It appears that they have
used 2 different
liners, and one of the oils (that they supply!) will
partially disolve it
into a sticky goo.

It might be as well to try to find the correct oil - if
it's still
available. It probably won't be as expensive as printer
ink.

Picked up on this quite late, so it has probably been
answered, but anyway, what about sewing machine oil?

someone