Comments on Profile Post by Mithrandir41

  1. Mithrandir41
    Mithrandir41
    That's what I get for not separating my shit well enough. 1K down the drain
    Apr 4, 2018
  2. GoodEnoughGear
    GoodEnoughGear
    Well f**k, that sucks.
    Apr 4, 2018
  3. Thad E Ginathom
    Thad E Ginathom
    Ouch, nasty! Commiserations!

    It sounds like the screws must have broken fairly easily, so must be rather soft. But getting something into 2.5mm[?] holes to try to make a slot on what's left doesn't sound like fun.
    Apr 4, 2018
  4. Thad E Ginathom
    Thad E Ginathom
    You could search for something like a 2mm left-hand- thread drill --- or you could search for a skilled local machinist that hasn't been bought a beer lately. (better thought: a watch repair shop?)

    Good luck. A quick google tells me that one does not just throw away something like that :/
    Apr 4, 2018
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  5. Biodegraded
    Biodegraded
    Yeah, a machinist with a small drill press, or maybe a jeweler, should be able to carefully drill out the screws, likely even saving the threads in the cart. Good luck!
    Apr 4, 2018
  6. powermatic
    powermatic
    Oh god, that totally sucks. Did it break off flush with the top, or inside the hole, reason being if flush there's a chance you could place the cart in a vise and use a dremel or similar to cut a slot. I would first contact Ortofon or your dealer, maybe at least get a sympathy discount.
    Apr 4, 2018
  7. Mithrandir41
    Mithrandir41
    @powermatic , they broke off flush with the top. There's enough torque that I think that the threads are probably jacked up
    Apr 4, 2018
  8. Stapsy
    Stapsy
    If you are able to drill it out with a small bit you could probably just use a screw and hex nut instead
    Apr 4, 2018
  9. captkirk
    captkirk
    I know nothing of how a cart alignment comes into play, but can you jb weld some all-thread at the sheer and attach nuts to secure the cart? Edit: Oops, looks like Stapsy had a similar idea.
    Apr 4, 2018
  10. Mithrandir41
    Mithrandir41
    @Stapsy , I'm going to visit the local jeweler first. If it doesn't work out, I'll call Audio advisor and see if I can get a retard discount
    Apr 4, 2018
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  11. Thad E Ginathom
    Thad E Ginathom
    It's a pretty hard way to learn the lesson: go easy with that torque!

    Unless the jeweller you go to is a watchmaker too, I do advise the watch-repairer route. Speaking as a one-time hobbiest jeweller, with a fairly well-equipped workbench, I don't think I could have handled that. Jewellers make/repair stuff that has to fit, look good, etc... but there is not much involving mechanics.
    Apr 4, 2018
  12. Mithrandir41
    Mithrandir41
    Update: ortofon USA said it is likely covered under warranty
    Apr 4, 2018
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  13. Thad E Ginathom
    Thad E Ginathom
    Brilliant. people are usually very gentle with record-playing equipment. Surprising that screw would sheer. They may be small, but so is the amount of force that can be applied to a tiny screwdriver. Screws/bolts I have sheered: much larger, but with the help of foot pounds applied on the other end of a wrench.
    Apr 5, 2018