Birch model 75 78 rpm electric phonograph

[radiotvnut]

No, there is no spring and it looks like there never was one.

Of course, I'll use it; but, I know what records to play on it and what records not to play. I have 78's that are in good condition; but, I have plenty of worthless ones that are well worn. So, playing those on here wouldn't matter.

I need to obtain some sort of scale, just to see how heavy this tonearm tracks.

[maxhifi]

Originally Posted by radiotvnut

I need to obtain some sort of scale, just to see how heavy this tonearm tracks.

Faced with this problem, and not wanting to shell out 100 bucks for quality at a hi-fi store, i went to a 'bad' part of the city, and picked up a small mechanical scale at a sleazy pawn shop for dirt cheap. Drug scales are perfect for measuring tonearm down force, and very cheap.