The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Generally I just cut on my shank blanks, always the best . But I friend of mine gave me some polycarbonate blanks recently and I wanted to give them a spin. Any massive differences between the two ?

Are these blanks strictly for embossing or am I able to cut them ? Cheers

Hey guys been a while eh? Hope all is well. I hope everyone is doing ok and surviving in current state of affairs . Hey I was wondering if anyone knew if the hara va 805 has or needs a inverse preamp . I’ve opened it up and looked inside a couple times over the years and there seems to be an amp and...

Hey guys . I recently snapped my belt on the Hara. Previously I’ve made a new one from a power cable, it’s durable and stays in tune more than the old rope belt but only lasted 10months . However those 10 months I really pumped it. Before I throw another power cable on I was wondering what any of yo...

Actually , I’ve figured it out . Platter heat was a little inconsistent.... it’s winter down here brrrr

I just installed a new myshamk styli in my Hara VA. There seems to be some crackle and pops here and there and the odd streak noise . Not too bad on the playback but the swarf seems fine and clean also. Any ideas ? Thanks I’m advance trolls

Actually I’m talk about the Hara VA 12” model

I’ve been using this machine for years and have had some great results after a bit of trial and error... has anyone successfully upgraded the cutterhead or made any other mods ?

I have a translation of the manual send me an email if you need it

A Russian mate told me this seems sketchy as fuck...

I’m keen to take a chance - however I just can’t navigate the page without my lack of Russia ...

I’m actually keen to buy this - but how ??

boryo wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:39 am

Hey guys,

I bought that pump. The pump on the links from rubenr looks almost the same. I checked my pump and it looks like all identifications were cleared. If anyone is interested I can post photos so you can see the pump in details.

Best,
Bob

I would love to get info on this - thanks

Could you post a few pics of this please mate ? Will you ship to Australia ?

What’s up gridlock!!!! Yeah I’ll test it all when I get back from tour. I’ll be in USA March- where do you live? I’ll swing by for a beer

I bought it for $200- no idea what will happen next. Any ideas guys? I’ll test it and report back...

Another pic

Found in an op shop today. The chap seems to think it cuts magnetic discs? Has a mic attached... might grab it . Any info would be great

The birth place of my Hara- I love this guy!
I’ll smuggle back some goods- where they at?

Hello everyone. It’s been a while.... As we all know Japan has produced some interesting lathes. I’m heading over to Osaka and Tokyo in a couple weeks- happy to pick something up for any Aussie trolls. Or if you could recommend some lathe related sites , Stores or flea markets that would be great. T...