Technics 1200 early model MK2 hinge hack (Technics 1200 hinge woes (Part 3)

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[@westietech6275]

Fisrt time I have managed to see the base of an early model mk2. I have only owned and opened the later model with 2 piece base. 👍

[@SegasonicfanDesigns]

makes sense. thats because all your base are belong to us ! :)

[@coryreinert5450]

Hi, I believe this is also the model of the 1200 mk2 that I have and I am similarly having trouble finding female hinge brackets wide enough to fit my table. I tried clicking on the link you provided but it is now a dead end. Any other products on the market right now that you know are compatible? Thanks in advance.

[@SegasonicfanDesigns]

Hey, thanks for letting me know! I see the "THMOD018" might not be for sale currently... I have another video where I do a zip tie hack, however, I have a nice 3D printer now and, if there is interest, I will make and design my own solution for cheaper shipping in USA :) It will take some time though, busy at the moment...

[@coryreinert5450]

@@SegasonicfanDesigns Thanks for that info! Your zip tie idea is pretty ingenious and I will definitely try it if I can’t track down the right part. It came with the original female hinge sockets which are flat (similar or same to the SL 1700) so I am hoping to either transplant some SL 1700 hinges onto my new dust cover or ideally to find some variation of the THMOD018. I am definitely interested in a 3D printed version of the THMOD018 though if you are willing to make them. Do you have a timeline on when you may be able to finish them?

[@SegasonicfanDesigns]

@@coryreinert5450 Im very behind on design work at the moment, with 2x long term projects to finish. I gotta prioritize paying the bills, and these arent likely to sell. I wont have time to design it likely for 1 year or longer - it wont be anytime soon, sorry!

[@coryreinert5450]

No worries, I completely understand. If I have not found one by then I will definitely take you up on the offer. Thanks!

[@coryreinert5450]

Update: ended up finding an old pair of original hinges online that work with my current sockets. Still don’t see anyone selling the THMOD018 adapter unfortunately.

[@techstormster]

Have you ever replaced the Light that shines on the Platter? I have one of these with out the Dust Cover as well.