My Lenco Path

[Andr039]

Hi, pals
I know it's practically impossible to post something new and original here,
but the idea of this thread is to force myself. Otherwise it will be endless story.
I remember somehow from Zen where it says
that the way to the goal is more important than goal itself.
But I want to have my sweet Lenco running.
So, here is my Lenco Way and I'm on the path.

Some paper work





Some metal too



Blackish gloves I got



i haven't got a router, so i used an electric drill for some wood work



Yesterday's look:



Today's:



That's what i have up to now.
 
Andrey

[Jolyon]

Stunning work.  Many great projects have started with a pair of compasses and calipers.

Yes, it will sound and look very good indeed.  As far as Zen is concerned these journeys are very valuable - good for the soul - and you will enjoy the destination.

I like the drill press.

Yrs,

Jolly

[Andr039]

thanks for your kind words, Jolly
my soul is in good mood indeed, when i'm working by hands

It's a pretty old workshop where I have an access to.
Rotary saw, drill press and emery stand are very useful tools in spite of their ages
It looks like this 

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[fetteler]

Hi Andrey,
That looks really good - very nice indeed. Like Jolly, I'm impressed with your use of the drill press as a router. Necessity is the mother of invention eh?
As for the workshop, well, it looks like you've got great workspace, it's amazing what can be achieved with a few essentials, if they are old who cares as long as they work

Looking forward following your project and to seeing how it turns out.

Steve.

PS pardon my ignorance.... what's an emery stand?

[rfgumby]

That's a wonderful looking table, and a very useful shop.  Your Lenco voyage looks well under way.   I love using the drill press as a slow router, and I especially like the dirty hands after your metal work!

Nice progress so far.   

[nigerecordvinyl13]

Hi Andrey,

Love your work and work shop. In my opinion old tools are like vintage wines. Well maybe not, however, I like old tools. Old tools with stories to tell, a history brings character to the work being done. 

Cheers and wishing you every success,
Nigel

[volid]

а какой тонарм будет? Мне кажется что 6 слоев 18 фанеры как то слишком массивно получается или нет

[Andr039]

Hi, guys
Thanks to all of you for your support. That's exactly what i like on lencoheaven - positive and supportive audience 

[Andr039]

Like Jolly, I'm impressed with your use of the drill press as a router. Necessity is the mother of invention eh?

Indeed. Old Soviets school: less funds and resources -> more artifice

As for the workshop, well, it looks like you've got great workspace, it's amazing what can be achieved with a few essentials, if they are old who cares as long as they work

Looking forward following your project and to seeing how it turns out.

Steve.

PS pardon my ignorance.... what's an emery stand?

Sorry, Steve. I don;t know some tools' names. Probably, the correct translation is bench grinder 

[Andr039]

а какой тонарм будет? Мне кажется что 6 слоев 18 фанеры как то слишком массивно получается или нет

Hi, Volid
ppl here prefer to use their own names, sorry, don't know yours. at the moment there are 10 layers of 12mm veneer. I hope there will be no more.
Later on you will see why it's so thick
there will be two circular arm bases. At the moment i have one Rega R200 arm only, but planning to get unipivot one too. we will see. No certainty at the moment 

На всякий случай по-русски сейчас 10 слоев 12 мм. Чуть позже напишу, почему такой толстый - есть пара идей.
На одном снимке можно увидеть место под предполагаемые 2 тонарма, но в наличие пока один. В общем, простор для идей.
С наилучшими соотечественнику,
Андрей

[autobayer]

Hi Andrey and a warm welcome from me, too.
I envy you for all those tools - maybe someday, I will have my workshop - but when 
That Lenco will be first class and I think it´s a good strategy to publicly push yourself.
Cheers
Chris

[Andr039]

Thank you, Chris
So nice to get support from Munchen! I spent 2,5 years in Bayern, near kloster Andechs, oh.. you know what it means!
Grüezi!
Andrey

[fetteler]

I spent 2,5 years in Bayern, near kloster Andechs, oh.. you know what it means!

I'll bet that's got something to do with beer hasn't it, I can sense it!!!!!!

Steve

PS Ahh - bench grinder, another true essential! No need to apologise, I was just curious - I have tremendous admiration for all you folk who are not posting in your native tongue

[Andr039]

I'll bet that's got something to do with beer hasn't it, I can sense it!!!!!!

Steve

PS Ahh - bench grinder, another true essential! No need to apologise, I was just curious - I have tremendous admiration for all you folk who are not posting in your native tongue

My first year there i lived 5 min walk from klostrer. Since than, taste of Bavaria is brezel und hefeweizen mit weisswurst I would say - taste of Germany

[Andr039]

Hi, pals
Not much done, but some experience which i like to share.
here is a view on mounting screws which all of you know very well



I have cut them off
But before cutting, i drilled them (3,5 mm drill) and cut the thread inside using a screwing tap (for M4)



you may see how deep i drilled in:



This let me fix a motor back, if i need it mounting on the top plate





By the way, it was inspired by Craig aka ParVo.
See here http://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=13836.0

Some tips: don't cut 'em using a saw. Just drill a bit from surface by 16 mm drill and then you easily remove them.
On the first photo you may see the difference - right hand one was cut by saw from bottom side
and i need to use nuts to get it the same size as before.

The hardest today's thing is a screw which keeps this particular mounting screw
where idler parking arm moves:



this screw has to have a really flat top (or head?).
As this screw is just 7 mm, it's damn hard to hold it in hands and polish by tiny flat files.
It took me a long while to find solution how to sander it well  - this is a belt sander upside down
Works perfect!



Here is the result:



Andrey

ps. By the way. I'm not very talkative person. but as i was planning this project since late summer (reading and reading LH forum), so, when finally i have started, I'm indeed very excited.
Sorry for long posts.