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Yes. That makes sense and I did try that, but the capstan doesn't reach the belt. I guess the K7 is not meant to record at 33 1/3rpm after all. I'll take suggestions for a 45rpm adaptor, which I imagine from your earlier attached picture will work with proper calibration. I may experiment with tryin...

I don't seem to be able to get what you are calling the 33 1/3 capstan, which is the thinnest "spindle" attached to the motor, to touch the platter's belt to drive the platter. I've loosened the thumbscrew to adjust the distance between the capstan and the belt, pushed it as close to the belt/platte...

Thank you for the detailed explanation. Being new to this, how easy is it to remove the platter? The recording arm is easy enough to swerve away from the platter, but the playing arm is mounted pretty much right on the edge of the platter, and I fear damaging the playing stylus by lifting the platte...

Great info - thanks! Although, from your description, I still don't understand whether I remove the current capstan (for cutting at 78rpm) and replace it with one designed for cutting at a different speed (33 1/3 or 45rpm) or just readjust the current capstan to "rub" against the belt to slow it dow...

Actually, I believe I understand which part is the capstan as I realize it should be rotating so that the platter rotates - so, newbie that I am, I think I know now what the capstan is (see photo). Of course, correct me if I'm wrong. Please tell me how to remove it and whether, once removed, I'll ne...

If it's the one from eBay, I see a brass capstan that looks like it would be for cutting 78rpm. If that comes off, you should be able to cut 33. My Presto K7 arrived today! Everything seems to be in working order, though I'm waiting on a shipment of blanks to record. Where exactly do I find the cap...

Hi - yes, it's the one from eBay. I have not received it yet - just trying to get a leg up on what I'm getting into and what resources are available to me. Thanks for your responses - very helpful! I'll know more when I receive the lathe and post pictures, and ask more informed questions as they ari...

Hi - I'm new to these forums and to the world of custom record cutting. Just purchase a Presto Model K7 and am looking forward to learning within this community!

Hello - I'm a new member to this forum because I just purchased a vintage Presto K7 Record Cutting Lathe. Does anyone have info on this model and/or can point me to resources regarding this lathe and where to purchase an adaptor to record at 33 1/2 and/or 45 rpms with this lathe? It currently record...