Building a Kitwood Hill Models 45ft Gallows Turntable

[elwoodblues]

Great start Ron.

When you tighten the set screw on the spindle it will gall the aluminum shaft. After it is set (tightened) if you have to remove it it requires sanding. Just a heads up. Use caution.

Philip 

Thanks for the heads up Philip.  hopefully I'll never have to remove it but will keep your observation in mind when I tighten the set screw.

This is one of the things I like about the forum, all the help that will save heartache later.

[deemery]

Ron, I need to find a source for those large 'pogo peg' connectors.  I have some other projects (not turntables) where they'd make a great power distribution mechanism.

And on the shaft:  I assembled mine with the motor, tested everything before installation, then removed the motor.  That way I could manually turn the turntable deck around to make sure the lead track rails lined up.   Eventually, I'll go back and install the motor, but this TT is within easy reach so I can pivot it by hand if I ever get to the point where I operate with it...

dave