The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Jesus H Chrysler wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:54 pm

I think you'd be able to use 8" floppy discs on these machines if you can find them. Would probably be better than the paper discs they sold for them.

Good Idea, I'm going to try that

piaptk wrote: ↑

Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:25 pm

I would be into this, but dont have a recordio or anything. I have one just like it, but dont have any discs. I would also be into buying a couple of discs so i can test my machine. Thanks!

Sounds cool, I can mail you a couple discs. DM'd

Looking to trade this old Magnetic Head Turntable Recorder in working condition. It's not a "lathe" per say but definately unique. Essentially it's a record player/recorder with a tape head. Comes with 12 Discs, all used but erasable/reusable like tape. I used to have a Recordio so looking for somet...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261202473072?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

They still have their cardboard cases, most of the backing tape from the original packaging has fallen off but they are still sharp and have not been used.

Actually anyone willing to do $500 cash and come pick it up gets everything. I'm in Ann Arbor, MI

pm on ebay

Also 25 Steel cutting needles
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261202473072?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Hey dudes,

I'm getting out the game...actually moving and broke
Hate to see her go but, I gotta

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261202459490?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Ask any questions through eBay, I probably won't check back here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260815556535&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT Same one from earlier this year. Had a pretty good thread going too. https://lathetrolls.com/viewtopic.php?t=2336&mforum=lathetrolls Anyway, put new tubes and stuff but pretty sure just needs a new head. Might ...

Looking for a Tim_S who posted on a different board that doesn't allow PMs and he hasn't posted there for a few months so no luck. You had said you came into a bunch of blank laserdiscs and made a lot of references to the lathe trolls. Anyway, looking to talk to him because I just found a laserdisc ...

I bought this off ebay, fitted it with all the proper tubes and a makeshift power supply. Powers up and spins. Audio jacks work and cats eye flickers with sound as well. Can't get the head to vibrate though, probably an easy fix but I don't have the time for it. Asking $150 plus shipping to preferab...

Hey, I've been searching for hours and can't find an old post.

Dude was trying to heat up his steel styli with an x-26 and talking about different mods and seeing how well it worked before frying that crystal head.

Anyone find or remember this??? Link me

Thanks so much Joost for all the pics and stuff. I'll let you know how it goes...

I have one at home waiting to be restored, all the tubes are present so if you like i can give you the tube-types you need. I'm still looking for a good schematic for this machine .. did you happen to get it? I pm'd you but no response. Still haven't received the unit but I'll pass any schemes or i...

Looks like I'll let you guys know...picked it up today... hopefully won't be too hard to find those missing tubes...

I would if I could. It's at Gib's shop and it really has no model numbers or anything, pretty compact home lathe with x-26 head. The company is American Industries from Milwaukee, WI. Just a shot in the dark...

Anyone have any info on these, sorry I don't have any pics or model numbers just American Industries brand. Any info or leads would be much appreciated. Thanks

Thanks guys, have to update them as...
plain old gramophone needles, sorry for the confusion

two x-26 heads http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260586853416 needles http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260586853450 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260586853627 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260586853483 http://cgi.ebay.com/w...

Hey everyone, long time reader first time poster... I have two X-26 heads that Gib at West tech just repaired for me. The only trouble is that they fade out after about a minute of working. Before they were fixed they would rattle and vibrate with the best of them for as long as I wanted. It isn't h...