Looking for center spindle clamp

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cheapthrills
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Looking for center spindle clamp

Post: # 56788Unread post cheapthrills
Sun Sep 13, 2020 4:44 pm

Looking to clamp down blanks using hex screw. Does anyone have a link or info? Currently using parts from my local hardware store. I've seen a better clamp in your photos. Thanks!
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Re: Looking for center spindle clamp

Post: # 56789Unread post Soulbear
Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:06 pm

Hi There,
Something like this??? :wink: :wink: :wink:
Michell Record Clamp.jpg
https://www.hifix.co.uk/michell-turntable-clamp?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl_b3uYDn6wIVAs53Ch0ERwPBEAQYBCABEgKbL_D_BwE
Regards Soulbear :P :) :D
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Re: Looking for center spindle clamp

Post: # 56791Unread post cheapthrills
Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:52 pm

Like this with a set screw.
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Post: # 56792Unread post Jccc
Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:39 pm

Agnew Analog makes them here:
https://agnewanalog.com/low-profile-record-clamps.html
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Re: Looking for center spindle clamp

Post: # 56793Unread post cheapthrills
Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:31 pm

Agnew Analog product looks great, but there is no price and no link to buy on the website.
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Post: # 56795Unread post Aussie0zborn
Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:05 pm

Why not send an email?
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Re: Looking for center spindle clamp

Post: # 56797Unread post cheapthrills
Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:40 am

Well yes I sent email when I visited the website. My other option would be to tap the center spindle or have it modified (replaced) with a threaded part. Anyone doing this? Its for a sp10.
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Re: Looking for center spindle clamp

Post: # 56798Unread post cheapthrills
Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:53 am

I like SoulBears recommendation, I ordered the Michell clamp but my spindle on the SP10 is too short and the Michell clamp does not grab.
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Re: Looking for center spindle clamp

Post: # 56799Unread post Soulbear
Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:28 am

cheapthrills wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:53 am
 I like SoulBears recommendation, I ordered the Michell clamp but my spindle on the SP10 is too short and the Michell clamp does not grab.
MMmmm now I'm Curious?????? Soulbear was advised by no less than 3 other Bears who ran some Tests and found the Michell Clamp and SP10 Combination to Work Fine!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:
If what you say is true, I must go and have words with these Naughty Bears!!! :roll: :roll: :roll:
Michell Clamp on SP10.MOV
Regards Soulbear :P :) :D
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Re: Looking for center spindle clamp

Post: # 56801Unread post aaron
Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:49 am

I took a metal 45 adapter, tapped it with a set screw. Works great!
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Re: Looking for center spindle clamp

Post: # 56803Unread post cheapthrills
Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:07 pm

Hi Soulbear, if my SP10 was in original condition the Michell Clamp would work great. But as you can see the spindle is cut short.
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Re: Looking for center spindle clamp

Post: # 56821Unread post kcdonahue
Thu Sep 17, 2020 1:21 pm

I'm not sure if you have enough spindle to use the Kab Super Record Grip but I have had good success with it.

https://www.kabusa.com/usagrip.htm
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Post: # 56843Unread post cheapthrills
Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:52 pm

Thank you kcdonahue
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Post: # 56846Unread post tragwag
Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:10 pm

the michell clamp is much better than the standard VR clamp, but I can't use it for cutting, it's too tall!
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Re: Looking for center spindle clamp

Post: # 56849Unread post kcdonahue
Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:06 pm

I took two pics of the KAB record clamp and posted them on imgur for clarity. It's clamping mechanism is quite different than the others and it is very light weight. I'm not sure how tall the Mitchel clamp is, but this on is approximately 1 inch tall.

https://imgur.com/gallery/TB38MGP

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