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not the same I don't think but I see this on Ebay. If I had the $ I would buy it https://www.ebay.com/itm/REK-O-KUT-Model-B16H-Transcription-Turntable-Enclosure-Worldwide-Shipping/123752043144?hash=item1cd0325288:g:TDIAAOSwTkFcv75d

as someone getting into embossing in the USA, this is a great resource and just ordered the free sampler. Waiting on my cutterhead to be repaired but once that and the test pack arrive I will post my results. Honestly the only options are coming from overseas and this is a much needed resource for A...

I'd consider parting with my Rek-O-Kut for that price. Get in touch if that sounds of interest to you

are the remaining cutter heads in the image still available? of the ones that are available, which would you say are mountable on a Rek O Kut? Interested in the hi-fi RCA if it is still available but open to hear your feedback. thanks! p.s. what is the 3rd down on the left? that mount looks similar ...

so this is still available but has a problem at 33 1/3 RPM?

Hate to say it but those blanks are probably the problem. I would suggest buying clear blanks from tragwag, or clear or black blanks from Piaptk. Also you'll get instantly better results using the Piaptk embossing sapphires, that will also eliminate any worries about cutting angle. You can get the ...

Hi there, I am sorry to say that I do not have an answer but seem to be running into a similar problem and don't think it would require it's own thread. Here's my predicament: I have a Rek O Kut M12 lathe and I'm using a Dayton amplifier (I'm pretty sure I purchased it off someone who researched her...

Hello, Are you cutting (really cutting, producing swarf) or embossing (impressing against the blank without producing swarf)? For the first, a vertical stylus is the start point, maybe a few degrees off, if it works better for you. For the second, it depends of what stylus are you using. For me the...

Real Name: Doug Are you a Hobbyist/Experimental/and/or Small Business: Yes Business Name: Missed Out Records Website: www.missedoutrecords.com Type of Lathe(s)? Rek O Kut M12 Tell us about yourself? Started a DIY label doing cassettes and invested in a Rek O Kut and am looking into providing afforda...

Hi I am new here and have been doing my best to research the wiki and forums before posting a question. This is something I've found limited results on and wanted to ask the advice of some experienced cutters. My question: What is the ideal cutting angle for your needle/stylus to cut into? I've read...