Technics SL-1800 Turntable Restored

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A few months ago I received a Technics SL-1800 Mk I turntable via one of my friends. The turntable was in good physical condition, but the platter would not spin. This is how I proceeded to bring it back to life.

Technics SL-1600 Servicing (how to repair tonearm lift drop speed)
https://youtu.be/vFFJ_Yg1vxI

KAB USA Electro Acoustics (Technics turntable resources)
https://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/m1200.htm

Cleaning the aluminum turntable platter
https://youtu.be/7B82XX_REsY

Technics head shell overhang gauge (jig mentioned in my video). Be sure to scroll way down the page to find the gauge!
https://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/m1200.htm

MUSIC Direct online catalog
https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/?category=Equipment&sort=popularity%7CDESC&page=1&pagesize=24&c1=tab-products&c2=grid

Jelco SW-30 head shell lead wires
https://www.jelco-ichikawa.co.jp/cn6/sw-30.html

Parts for turntables (Organ Donor Parts)
https://organdonorparts.com

Видео Technics SL-1800 Turntable Restored канала Virgil Seaman