diy record lathe

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ROLANDJAYS
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diy record lathe

Post: # 35867Unread post ROLANDJAYS
Mon Jul 06, 2015 11:20 am

Well I got a lot finished this weekenD on my record lathe.
I finished up the platter and motor assembly.
I got the run out within .0025''
I hooked up a permanent tachometer to check the rpm .
mounted the suspension and cutting head .
Just need a few more pieces.
Microscope, tone arm ect....
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socialroots
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Re: diy record lathe

Post: # 35873Unread post socialroots
Mon Jul 06, 2015 1:26 pm

looks quite impressive,very solid aswell. gonna hit you up for one of those rek o kut m12 cutterhead mounting adapters soon,gonna find a replacement head first.
great machine work.
maximum respect!

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Re: diy record lathe

Post: # 35886Unread post dimi751
Mon Jul 06, 2015 5:00 pm

Wow that looks great Rolandjays well done

That custom platter looks great

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Sillitoe
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Re: diy record lathe

Post: # 35893Unread post Sillitoe
Tue Jul 07, 2015 2:32 am

Heavy duty! :D
Are you adding a spindle to the platter?

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