Turn table spool holders

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Turn table spool holders

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Every once and a while I get a spool that is wider than the spool holders and then I have to sit and watch the entire print because I Jerry rigged something together and it could fall over at any given moment and it often does... got a tip to try the non skid turntables and it works mint! No worries on width. I went with the 9 inch, note it can only hold 8 inch diameter. There is also a 12 inch version.
I placed mine on top of a mouse pad to ensure it didn't drag.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product ... U=10932300
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Great tip! I'll look into this when I move to a top mounted spool system for sure...
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If you've got an old record player lying around, any vintage, working or not, that could be an excellent turntable as well.
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Eric wrote:If you've got an old record player lying around, any vintage, working or not, that could be an excellent turntable as well.
Eric, you really need a turntable with a lip on the outside so that the spool can't slide off. The link that was given was a great choice and a good
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Eaglezsoar wrote:
Eric wrote:If you've got an old record player lying around, any vintage, working or not, that could be an excellent turntable as well.
Eric, you really need a turntable with a lip on the outside so that the spool can't slide off. The link that was given was a great choice and a good
price.
The peg in the middle should work as well as a lip on the edge to keep a spool on the platter. I've nothing against the product linked. But if you already have the solution in the junk pile...
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Eric wrote:
Eaglezsoar wrote:
Eric wrote:If you've got an old record player lying around, any vintage, working or not, that could be an excellent turntable as well.
Eric, you really need a turntable with a lip on the outside so that the spool can't slide off. The link that was given was a great choice and a good
price.
The peg in the middle should work as well as a lip on the edge to keep a spool on the platter. I've nothing against the product linked. But if you already have the solution in the junk pile...
Seems like a pretty bulky and heavy solution, especially if you want to mount it to the top of the printer. Sometimes things cost you in currency other than cash. :D
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I don't know what'd I'd do with only one turn table and a microphone. So, No, the printer can't have it.
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lordbinky wrote:I don't know what'd I'd do with only one turn table and a microphone. So, No, the printer can't have it.
But I told you where it's at :lol:
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That turntable would also be a good bearing for making your own spool holder.
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