Magnetic Anti-Vibration Feet

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I wanted to create some magnetic vibration pads for my turntable, giving the existing designs a fresh twist. My Technics SL-D3 turntable fits perfectly on these custom pads with just over 1mm of air gap in place, suggesting they effectively reduce vibrations. I've discovered that tapping on the table produces less noise when using these pads, implying their effectiveness. To replicate this design, you'll need six 6x3 mm magnets. Make sure the two halves are assembled so the magnets align precisely atop each other; if not, they will attract instead of repel. Also, be cautious when assembling the pieces unless you glue the magnets in place, as they can jump out and attach to neighboring magnets when misaligned. I've tested these pads on a scale and found that nearly 4 lbs of force is required to compress them completely. I plan to add more magnets and experiment with larger ones to support heavier loads, such as my tube amp, which weighs significantly. The updated V2 files feature additional magnet spots, potentially allowing for greater weight capacity. However, I haven't yet tested their limits. I'm confident that further variations will emerge as I continue experimenting. I've recently added a new version, V3, which boasts improved design features. Instead of multiple small magnets, this iteration holds larger disks in each half, stacked on top of one another to amplify the force. The catch on the V3 allows for easier assembly and secure stacking under equipment. Additionally, I've developed a deeper version of the V3 that accommodates three or four magnets per half. This design is capable of supporting approximately 10 lbs per foot, and I've successfully tested it with my 40 lb tube amp, which now sits on five of these pads, behaving like it's resting on springs. Simply add some stick-on cork sheet for padding to complete the setup.