The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Well pretty good results so far and very low noise .....all I have done is placed the pump on a piece of 50mm foam & kept the tubing in short lengths.....certainly no reason to locate in separate room

Gaffer Tape that is utterly SHIT3 Hancut as previously mentioned I suggest detailed photos .... Plus dimensioned sketches, many people have time on there hands at present (me!) and may be able to help

Also on my wishlist since long time - so if anyone has too many... A photocopy of the one from the NBL would also be highly appreciated :-) I considered the above, spent many hours becoming a member but the vast majority of the books are stored in Yorkshire! But you are required to view them in Lon...

I am searching for a book (circa 1952)

“The Design of a Cutter Head for the Amateur“ - by D O'C. Roe

Any help would be appreciated BTW I am aware of a copy in National British Library

Will know soon as its on its way (240v version)
I have already tried shop vacs (2) Aquarium pumps (6) all have been pretty poor or too noisy or both! Time for a new approach will keep you folks posted

Vacuum for swarf pick up ?

Found possible solution to swarf pick up
Looks promising for £60 worth a punt....
https://www.amazon.co.uk/VEVOR-conditioning-vacuum-aircon-manifold/dp/B0873ZYVMY

Further to my last post - see attached picture of original Souri Tweeer & metalic dome???

A few questions :- you mention having silk domes?
I understood they were originally metalic ie titanium ?
You mention having the coils?
Surely nobody Would change a coil In a $50 tweeter?
I am really not trying To catch you out but I do think these are reasonable questions

Regards
Emidisc

Originates from BSR in UK (Birmingham Sound Reprodcers) was based in Staffordshire

Cutter stylus x 2

Absolutely Stunning Chris I’m Stil Searling a for a Grampian D1 Head ?
Take care Pal

P

E type

thanks for the update ...but can’t see the samples?

Brilliant

Brilliant in depth info on this British classic
Interestingly I had a tip off relating to one of your lathes that was “resting” In my home town of Bolton,
I was on the trail .....but it’s gone to a good home ...how is the new motor running & was it expensive?
Right On!

My understanding was the genuine Souri Tweeters are no longer manufactured? and they did retail at €50 - €60 each ......So charging €600 for a pair before the required extensive modification appears VERY EXPENSIVE! When you could purchase a New Nightingale for just over €2,000 (that Includes feedbac...

Sorry I don’t follow your post? can you supply more info/photos to clarify What your offering.
Thank you
Emidisc

Fascinating thanks for sharing

I agree totally with the previous comment, I have always had top quality service from MyShank