linn akito arm , is it still usable?

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    rob SCHMOOOOKIN

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    is that the bias dial on the front that has snapped off or just the arm rest?
    do you guys recon its salvagable?
     

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    Tom Alves

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    looks like the bias dial
     
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    Hi Rob,

    The part that adjusts the bias is broken. This also has the arm rest and arm lift. There may be more damage internal. Not sure how much a repair would be or how bad it is damaged. You could always rebuild a bias system if repair is costly. Interesting project.

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    Gordon

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    To be honest ..."chuck it in the bin"

    Gordon
     
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    rob SCHMOOOOKIN

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    its not my arm , its on e bay for just over 20 squids.
    im on the look out for a cheap sme arm for my thorens and noticed this one.
    pity the bias adjust is broken , if it was just the arm rest then maybee.
     
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    Rob, Frankly I'd go with Gordon and SCIDB's considered opinion. Chuck it in the bin. If its sustained that kind of damage, lord knows what state the rest of its in.
     
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