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Yes yes I hear you ask..... "Martykt, how do I attach my Rockport Linear tracker to my skeletal design Audio Verismo Turntable.... ?? ?"...... I'm glad you asked , that's a very good question !! So to answer that very fine question I have endeavoured to write this the...... Definitive Guide to Installing a Rockport Tracking Tonearm to an Audio Verismo Turntable Step 1. Drive to the Death Stars Engineering Department somewhere in deepest darkest Country Victoria left a bit past the black stump where @darth vader himself will be heading up the build. Step 2. Measuring and mockup. This is best done not only with the usual measuring implements like ruler and such but also a Kamahl record to help with positioning. Tip, if you don't happen to have a Kamahl LP at hand any Mrs. Mills record will do !! Step 3. Join two pieces of metal together using the darkside of the force. Tip, in a pinch you can can use a single piece of metal that's sized correctly but lets face it what's the fun in that..... !! Step 4. Metalwork Step 5. Make cylindrical internal spacers out of 316 Stainless Step 6. Shape Arm Board with a cutting disc and grinder Step 7. More metalwork Step 8. Turn some end caps out of 316 Stainless Step 9. It's milling time !!! Step 10. Order a bag of chips and a $3 Aldi pizza from the Death Star after hours catering service. Step 11. Even more metalwork Step 12. Make up locating spacers out of 316 Stainless and weld to the Arm Board Step 13. Drilling and tapping Step 14. Final finishing and bevelling to make it pretty !! Step 15. Basque in all that shiny stainless finery !!! Step 16. Crawl into bed as it's waaaay past your beddy time !!! Step 17. At a later date polish Acrylic Boards and final square up and installation. Add cartridge and start spinning !!! A Special thanks to @darth vader and Kamahl for making this project happen.