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by SUNBEARS
Tue Apr 02, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Record Factory for Sale - Jacksonville, FL, USA
Replies: 1
Views: 2031

Record Factory for Sale - Jacksonville, FL, USA

Hey Trolls, Berlin here. It's been a while, been busy cutting and pressing records for the last 10 years. After nearly 10 years of pressing, my little record factory has closed. It is currently for sale as is, but open to offers on equipment. At it's core, this is the equipment: ● 2x Newbilt semi-au...
by SUNBEARS
Thu Mar 14, 2019 12:24 am
Forum: Newbie Forum
Topic: T560 Stylus Heating when Bypassing Main Unit
Replies: 2
Views: 733

Re: T560 Stylus Heating when Bypassing Main Unit

Yes!! But... You still need to use the main unit to control stylus heating and pitch/groove distance. My advice is to not overthink it and just worry about cutting great records which is totally doable with the Souri main unit and mixer! - just do what Souri says in Germany and you’ll cut great! Bes...
by SUNBEARS
Thu Jan 10, 2019 10:29 pm
Forum: Plating and Pressing
Topic: Where Were These Pressed?
Replies: 11
Views: 3363

Re: Where Were These Pressed?

I believe the yarn one is done by placing warmed pellets on the stamper itself and then layering the yarn, and then another layer of clear pellets. All pellets have to be warmed tho!!
by SUNBEARS
Wed Jan 02, 2019 3:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: FOR SALE! Conair Grinder Wortex JC-10
Replies: 0
Views: 411

FOR SALE! Conair Grinder Wortex JC-10

Hey Trolls, got a grinding machine here, perfect for your regrind needs. This thing will take anything, flash and pucks. Extraction tube included as well! https://www.ebay.com/itm/173720288937 Conair - Wartex JC-10 Serial#: 2697 10 HP 230 Volts Screen Holes: 5/16” Blade Size: 3-9” Date Manufactured:...
by SUNBEARS
Wed Apr 04, 2018 5:49 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: How to eliminate the echo on my VR?
Replies: 17
Views: 2320

Re: How to eliminate the echo on my VR?

Echo is likely from the grooves kissing. Increase groove distance or lower disc volume!

Cheers!
by SUNBEARS
Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:00 pm
Forum: Plating and Pressing
Topic: PVC :: Why do we use PVC??
Replies: 3
Views: 1626

PVC :: Why do we use PVC??

Curious why PVC is what we use and not some other hard, less toxic, plastic?? Any insight?

Cheers,
J
by SUNBEARS
Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Plating and Pressing
Topic: Dust/Cleaning issue
Replies: 3
Views: 1786

Re: Dust/Cleaning issue

This is always a struggle! When we first started pressing, we weren't even aware of this issue, tho it was prevalent. We have nearly eliminated the issue entirely, tho it does rear its ugly head from time to time. Unfortunately the stampers are likely wasted when the issue does arise. I've asked nea...
by SUNBEARS
Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:36 am
Forum: Plating and Pressing
Topic: vinyl dishing problem
Replies: 11
Views: 3782

Re: vinyl dishing problem

Yo! So in my experience, if you are using metal stacking plates, they need to be warmed to a room temp or the temp of the record. Stainless steel and aluminum are usually cold to the touch, so I just have a little lamp warming them (the metal ones) If you put a warm record on a cool stacking plate, ...
by SUNBEARS
Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: For Sale : VinylRecorder T-560
Replies: 6
Views: 2099

Re: For Sale : VinylRecorder T-560

Thanks for the interest everyone! This is now sold!

Cheers,
J
by SUNBEARS
Thu Jul 13, 2017 3:59 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: PETG Blank Discs
Replies: 3
Views: 1688

Re: PETG Blank Discs

Yeah I've cut with PETG.

It's probably the closest thing that I can find.

You can have PETG made like Souri Black Sandwhiches.

I have had great results with PETG.

Poly Carbonate however, sounds great, but wears out your stylus so fast.
by SUNBEARS
Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: For Sale : VinylRecorder T-560
Replies: 6
Views: 2099

Re: For Sale : VinylRecorder T-560

Hey everyone! Thank you for your inquiries.

For those of you wondering..

Yes! This unit is still available.

PM me an offer!

Cheers,
J
by SUNBEARS
Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:22 pm
Forum: Plating and Pressing
Topic: Video Tour of Mastercraft
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

Video Tour of Mastercraft

Was poking around online looking for stamper creation videos and came across this video from another troll (though I'm not sure who). Thought I would share! I know many of us have used Desmond and his team at mastercraft for our stampers. Hope you enjoy this video as much as I did. And THANKS to who...
by SUNBEARS
Fri Jun 09, 2017 3:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: For Sale : VinylRecorder T-560
Replies: 6
Views: 2099

For Sale : VinylRecorder T-560

Hey everyone. Welp! The time has home to sell my VinylRecorder T-560. It is a bittersweet moment. The first lathe that got my hands into the cutting game. Sad to see it go, but I just have no use for it these days. Works great. Sounds great, but on to bigger and better things! Located in the USA! Wi...
by SUNBEARS
Wed May 24, 2017 3:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: WTB: AM44 Complete System
Replies: 2
Views: 951

WTB: AM44 Complete System

Hey everyone. Looking to buy an AM44 complete system. Anyone know if Flo is still making these? I have reached out several times.

Cheers,
J
by SUNBEARS
Mon May 15, 2017 9:53 am
Forum: Plating and Pressing
Topic: Boiler Pressure / Temperature??
Replies: 2
Views: 1726

Re: Boiler Pressure / Temperature??

Thanks Aussie. Haha, yes we've had to move our cutting table closer and closer to our presses. Always looking for ways to shorten our cycle time yet maintain quality. Currently running two people for our two presses. One man doing the loading of labels and biscuits, the other unloading, trimming, qu...
by SUNBEARS
Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:53 pm
Forum: Plating and Pressing
Topic: Boiler Pressure / Temperature??
Replies: 2
Views: 1726

Boiler Pressure / Temperature??

Hey Trolls. Seeking some guidance. Up and running for about 9 months now, and things have been quite the learning experience as almost every setting / variable that we have been told by RPA and NewBilt has had to change drastically, as I understand every pressing facility is different. Just curious ...
by SUNBEARS
Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:56 pm
Forum: Plating and Pressing
Topic: Pressing Picture Discs - Materials Needed?
Replies: 2
Views: 1780

Pressing Picture Discs - Materials Needed?

Hello Trolls. It's been a while. Been busy with our new factory down here in Florida, VINYLrp, pressing like crazy. But! I wanted to reach out and ask all you trolls for some info regarding pressing picture discs and what materials are used to do it. Mainly in regard to the film. I've heard many dif...
by SUNBEARS
Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:28 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: VinylRecorder Picture Discs Question
Replies: 29
Views: 7562

Re: Picture Discs Question

Hey brother! I had great success making picture discs. Here is one that I made for my band a couple years ago. https://youtu.be/SWQ5TsuraF4 However, I did a few things differently. I don't use Souri's stock. I have a print guy here in Jacksonville that does all my printing for labels, jackets, etc, ...
by SUNBEARS
Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:47 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: VinylRecorder Groove speed motor noise through record
Replies: 74
Views: 16914

Re: VinylRecorder Groove speed motor noise through record

Glad you found a solution. If you rack up all of your units, a ground loop is created. I'm not sure why Souri doesn't isolate the power better, but it is what it is. My Solution was to unrack each unit. They now free stand and have rubber feet so no metal is touching from unit to unit, thus killing ...