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by Simon
Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: REK O KUT 45 adaptor TR-103a
Replies: 12
Views: 4653

Re: REK O KUT 45 adaptor TR-103a

Bump - could be adapted for a Presto

I can email photos
by Simon
Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:16 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Possible sale Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp
Replies: 14
Views: 3503

Re: Possible sale Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp

The lathe is sold subject to a deposit, I have no other lathes for sale thanks
by Simon
Tue Dec 29, 2020 1:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Possible sale Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp
Replies: 14
Views: 3503

Re: For sale Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp

Simon wrote:
Mon Mar 30, 2020 5:19 am
I am thinking about selling my Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp, vacuum, heater, 1 x Grampian head and 1 x Presto. Loads of extra bits.

Will not split.

Based in the U.K.
by Simon
Tue Dec 29, 2020 1:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Possible sale Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp
Replies: 14
Views: 3503

Re: Possible sale Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp

Happy for an EU sale, must pickup due to size.
by Simon
Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:47 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Possible sale Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp
Replies: 14
Views: 3503

Re: Possible sale Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp

No problem good luck in your search
by Simon
Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Possible sale Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp
Replies: 14
Views: 3503

Re: Possible sale Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp

I will not separate any of it. Sorry - are you in the U.K. ?
by Simon
Mon Mar 30, 2020 5:19 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Possible sale Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp
Replies: 14
Views: 3503

Possible sale Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp

I am thinking about selling my Presto 8DG lathe prototype and cutting amp, vacuum, heater, 1 x Grampian head and 1 x Presto. Loads of extra bits.

Will not split.

Based in the U.K.
by Simon
Sun Jan 27, 2019 3:51 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Presto 8dg refurb. (Lathe porn)
Replies: 165
Views: 34264

Re: Presto 8dg refurb. (Lathe porn)

Thanks so much for the new picture. I will start putting mine together and post some pics
by Simon
Fri Jan 18, 2019 6:15 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Full Presto 8DG Restoration
Replies: 4
Views: 790

Re: Full Presto 8DG Restoration

Pm sent
by Simon
Tue Jan 15, 2019 2:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Wanted - Presto 8dg lathe drive pulley x 2
Replies: 9
Views: 1916

Re: Wanted - Presto 8dg lathe drive pulley x 2

The 8dg was originally a pulley like yours. What I have a cross between an 8DG and a 8DGV - a prototype. I was thinking of changing it back to the standard 8DG
by Simon
Sat Jan 12, 2019 4:38 am
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Presto 8dg refurb. (Lathe porn)
Replies: 165
Views: 34264

Re: Presto 8dg refurb. (Lathe porn)

No problem. Thanks again for all your help
by Simon
Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: PRESTO 90A amplifier FOR SALE
Replies: 7
Views: 970

Re: PRESTO 90A amplifier FOR SALE

I may be able to get it shipped to LA , let me know thank
by Simon
Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:35 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Presto 8dg refurb. (Lathe porn)
Replies: 165
Views: 34264

Re: Presto 8dg refurb. (Lathe porn)

So I have purchased the following 1 x motor start 40 - 50uf 240/250 volts To replace SF 1 x 20w 100ohm ceramic resistor 1 x 1N5404 Diodes 3 Amp 400 Volt Now to get a bit more information on the two other black wire wound resistors. RES 50 ohm ??w tapped resistor, this is for adjustment - any other w...
by Simon
Sun Jan 06, 2019 1:34 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Presto 8dg refurb. (Lathe porn)
Replies: 165
Views: 34264

Re: Presto 8dg refurb. (Lathe porn)

No the same make, but I just found this cool old catalogues http://www.tubebooks.org/books/srhbst.pdf http://www.vacuumtubeera.net/SeleniumRectifierCatalogs.pdf I think it is a 130v 250ma I found a nice vid showing how to replace the SR with a diode and a resistor https://youtu.be/EVOaKQXCu64
by Simon
Sun Jan 06, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Presto 8dg refurb. (Lathe porn)
Replies: 165
Views: 34264

Re: Presto 8dg refurb. (Lathe porn)

It looks like a

EDI E3

PRS 250

I think the resistors are wire wound ones.

I will start hunting for a modern alternative