The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Thanks! Yes, it can be frustratingly difficult to find data. I have traced a few machines--particularly parts machines. I thought I found a gold mine at an estate sale--a shelf of 3 ring binders factory printed as Ediphone Voicewriter maintenance manuals. But the owner had just re-used the 3 ring bi...

Among other clutter I collect the dictation machines popular in the 1950s using flexible plastic discs. Does anyone know a source to find schematics for these? I don’t think they are in the regular SAMS series but I may be wrong. In particular I am looking for the-- --Gray Autographs including the 1...

Thanks! That's another magnetic disc I've never heard of. I would be interested in your disc except my machine will only accept up to an 8 inch disc. I don't believe I have a decent way of cutting it down. But I really appreciate your offer.

Steve

Thanks. That's new to me. I've collected various small disc cutter technologies like Grey, Soundscriber, Voicewriter, as well as wire and tape recorders, but I have never been aware of magnetic discs during the same period. Always fun to find something you haven't been observant enough to run across...

Thanks! I had heard there were other compatible discs. I haven't seen the MAIL-A-VOICE. Certainly looks like a tougher unit than the Timex.

Steve

I recently was given a 1950s Timex Model 40 magnetic disc recorder in rough shape with no record. I would like to find a record for the unit to get it working. Could also use accessories missing from my unit--the cartridge/head to play 45 RPM records, the original mic, the erasing magnet, the 45 ada...