The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Hi!

I think Steven from MyShank is your man. Ask him about the 462 diamond stylus series he sells in his website, I think it is the right model for all ATOM and HARA machines.

Good luck with you lathe!

Best regards,
Fer

JJZL wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:32 pm

¿Did anybody notice this offer in France?

http://vinylpressforsale.com/

Yep!
https://www.lathetrolls.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8862&p=56578&hilit=vinylpressforsale#p56578

Done!

Hi Soulbear! Hi Fer, I'm curious as to whether you managed to resolve this issue, did you get the Walsco 1444 and Try it?? I was looking at the Specs here 8) 8) :- https://www.turntableneedles.com/Record_Player_Idler_Wheel_1444 I thought there was possibly perhaps too much of a mis-match between you...

Hi Soulbear! Thanks for your kind response! You are being very helpful :) I remember having read about the idler size question (Terry Rubber's Rollers site has a section titled "The big idler debate" about it) You are so right, I don't need an exact idler wheel (good news!) but I am not sure how muc...

fprado1978 wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 14, 2020 12:30 pm

I've been searching and I think a Walsco 1444 idler wheel could work, but I don't know where to get one in Europe.

Ok, I've found a model that fits better: Walsco 1436. Does anyone know where to buy one? Thanks!

Regards,
Fer

Sounds more like rumble rather than AC mains motor noise (but that could be there as well) [...] I suspect that its probably close to the limit for a machine of this type. You might look for worn out rubber shock mounts and idler wheels. Hi Mark! Thanks for your suggestions. I think it is rumble to...

Dear fellow trolls, I need a new idler wheel for my lathe. Approximate measurements: OD: 54mm (2.125 inches) Hole: 6mm (.230 inches) Rubber height: 6mm (.230 inches) Overall height: 18mm (.72 inches), but a shorter one could work Some pics: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gu0fnyikTk5J-vqa1JeGTx5dbb...

Dear fellow trolls, I've recently purchased a diamond stylus for my Hara M-180. It was an important improvement, sonically speaking, but it also helped me to reveal a 100Hz hum in my lathe. I think it may be motor noise, because I've tried to cut a silent groove without input signal, no heating wire...

que da hora que tem mais brasileiros aqui! vamos trocar umas ideias Maybe you can search a local workshop or something like that Boa ideia, obrigado! :wink: Fer Ha ha! Actually I am from Galicia, the northwest of Spain, very close to Portugal. I have some friends living in Brazil, though. Um abraço...

Soulbear wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 19, 2020 1:00 pm

Try a Goole search for "Circular Metal or Steel Shims" or alternatively "Circular Plastic Shims" and I am sure you will find something suitable
Hope this helps Soulbear

Thanks!

Congrats Steve, and thanks for all your hard work!

Best regards,
Fer

Maybe you can search a local workshop or something like that

Boa ideia, obrigado!
Fer

lucasrosso wrote:I think the term is "flange"

Thanks, mate! I've been searching but haven't found a thin metal flange, they are all too thick.

Best regards,
Fer

Hi! Which is the english term for the metal piece pointed with the red arrow in this pic? https://drive.google.com/open?id=15ZsIEYcUa1t749KLv_HGmGDVpw4jt3Ib I've googled "washer with holes", "gasket" and many others but I had no luck! I need a new one as my Hara came without it :( Also, if any other...

Hi!

Exactly which plates are you using?

Best regards,
Fer

Ok, I've been able to open it thanks to a fellow troll (sgreiner1011): On the bottom of the box underneath in the middle there is a thumbscrew that can be taken out and the whole thing can be lifted out of its wooden box.

Thanks!
Fer

Dear fellow trolls,

I've just received a cute Hara M180. I am not sure about how to open it to reach the mechanic and electronic parts. Any hints?

Best regards,
Fer

Hi!

Same here. Can't find it online

Best regards,
Fer

Congrats!