The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Some people may cringe,...and take this at your own discretion but: If there's not a a lot of high end energy, (4k and up) and your not cutting hot levels, then you can save helium by not using it in those cases. Just be sure your familiar with the material prior to cutting so there's no high freque...

Thanks Greg, Opcode did you notice that too?

Thanks Opcode, thats helpful to hear.

Hey all, Are there any cutters here that own BOTH the standard "NAB test record" AND the newer "Ultimate analog Test record"? http://www.needledoctor.com/Ultimate-Analogue-Test-LP?sc=2&category=438 I'm curious how/if they relate to each other in terms of levels/frequency etc.. In other words, Is it ...

I'm all for a new lacquer line but man, what an ordeal that would be to orchestrate. *I think re-tooling the stylus is a much more attainable goal at this point. It would help offset the cost of lacquers, and that's something. Start holding on to your spent styli...when the time comes we'll need a l...

I agree. It's a jewelers job, and there are skilled jewelers out there to be found. They just need the exacting standards to adhere to for reshaping the facet etc...that and a little R&D feedback from us I guess. At least 1 re-furbishment is realistic... If refurb styli were available at half price ...

I wonder what it would take to get some former employees of the Pyral operation in France to pass on some knowledge or insight to branch off and start up production again. From what I hear, their lacquers were top notch. I know here in the US and especially California, there's a lot of environmental...

Hi Clint,

http://www.bulbtronics.com
Search TA4516.
That might be the number on the bulb you've got there?

JJG

Yea, I thought so too. All 3 pics exhibit the same angle and originate from the same area of the groove wall. In order for the head/stylus to create that while cutting, the stylus would need to be in 2 places at once. I would think a high frequency spike would cause a barely visible modulation proba...

Thanks for the photo. Such a tough thing to pinpoint. With regards to the Drop chip theory: The only real way I can think of to check/prove this would be to watch the stylus as it's cutting over the entire side. If there's a temporary drop or balling up of the chip that's long enough for you to actu...

Could you post or send a close-up pic of your cutterhead from an angle(s) showing the stylus/heating wires/vacuum tube? Might give us some additional clues..

JJG

Not sure about the glow compound either. If you can get your hands on a test pressing, check for "Orange Peel." The rippled (orange peel skin) look on the surface of the disc. It can cause the playback needle/cartridge to bounce up and down resulting in noticeable tracking distortion and in some cas...

Thanks Mossy! :>)

When/where are they available for sale?

that's it!... nice one.

Nice!... i'd be afraid of the molten chip shrapnel!
need a blast shield to hide behind for that one :>)

Hahaa, awesome. We usually save some up all year and make a giant one for the forth of July. The best way to do it is to light the match, blow it out, then while the match head is still red hot, drop it on the pile and run away quick... It will smolder and usually make a giant smoke cloud, then the ...

Great post aussie, I love these videos.
Funny how the music gets spooky during the silvering/plating.. :>)

Best,

JJG

Thanks Paul your right.
That would be another area to check for correct polarity.
The wiring from the 3pin XLR to the 5 pin connector.