Great info for people who haven't done this before 👌. I haven't seen the shifting spanner technique before. I may use it ,if I get around to rewiring my RB303 that is on my modified RP6 turntable, as these have allegedly had their end stubs applied with a thread lock substance from the factory. I've had a half-hearted try at removing it's stub and it is definitely on very tight. My reason for removing it is to fit a Michell Technoweight. I've rewired a few Rega arms myself, and have a: RB251 and R200 sitting awaiting me getting in the mood. I have already replaced the bias belt on the R200, so sorta half done. Well done guys, I'm onto the next part now 👌. Jim🏴🙂
Hi Jim, the shifting spanner technique works extremely well, just be very careful of the finger lift on the headshell end of the tonearm (very easy to break.)