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I am posting a couple pics of the motor so everyone has a better idea of what I have. I am also posting a pic of the side and turntable. It's hard to see but it might help someone to understand and maybe help me with getting the platter removed. No oils have worked as of yet.

Try putting some wedges around the edge of the turntable to exert a sight upward pressure. Then tap the spindle with something hard that is non metallic so you don't damage it. I think a block of wood and a hammer might work or a plastic faced mallet. Repeat procedure a couple times. It may pop off.
This is assuming that the turn table is a taper or slip fit on the spindle.

I tried the wood under the platter and hit the spindle with a piece of wood already. First gentle while turning the platter, then when my patience wore a bit thin, I hit it harder. lol Not budging a bit. I don't want to damage the platter to do any work on the motor so I hoping someone else has gone through this and can offer a solution.

Maybe the turntable is Loctited on.(Hopefully not)
Try a mix of acetone and transmission fluid. I read (on an antique car forum) that it works better than penetrating oil.
Are you missing the screw at the bottom of the spindle. I don't see it in your picture of the motor.
Your machine looks really nice and clean. Does it run?

Take a look at the Victor Motor Guide posted elsewhere on this forum, it is very educational. It has some pictures of the motors.

With the motor COMPLETELY run down, you can loosen the brass gear on the spindle shaft and remove the turntable with the spindle. With a vice just open enough for the spindle shaft, place the shaft in the space and tap down with a mallet. I think you'll have success. Jerry