The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Omg. This is amazing!!!

This is fantastic, thanks for the info! I was also looking for a chart like this, very helpful...

Oh wow...and I here I was thinking that using a 0.5A fuse was "playing it safe", haha!

I've read a few threads here about suggested fuse values for these heads, but I want to try and use a small circuit breaker with my Presto instead of a fuse. The part I'm questioning though has to do with these breakers not tripping once the level has been reached. Depending on the level they are su...

Tasos, you are THE MAN! Thank you so much!! This should be everything I need to get one fabricated.

Welcome, and congrats on your cutter! I know the feeling of getting your first machine, it's super exciting. As a newbie who is still learning a lot about all of this, I'll give you my take on your questions: 1 ) Polycarbonate is the way to go. Turtle wax is one option, but rubbing the surface with ...

It's really disappointing to read the rude replies on this thread. I would also love to see more representation in a predominantly white male hobby/profession and I hope this forum can help be a catalyst for that change.

Welcome Byron!

Good point! They referenced a Rek O Kut lathe in the article, and I thought that perhaps the turntable in question was just missing it's overhead carriage. But you're right, it might just be a Rek O Kut transcription turntable, not sure.... Deke I think the turntable is a Rek-O-Kut 743 ( I may be o...

Yes, 12" turntable! I assume it would fit a 6N, I was using this with a Rek-O-Kut M5 (their overhead for 16" turntables), might have to slightly adjust where the hole goes though for a perfect fit. If you send me the measurement of the 6N overhead I can measure for you.

For sale is my ROK 743 idler turntable. Runs great from what I can tell (never owned an idler drive before) and pretty close to 33/45/78 (can fine tune with a variac). Motor overhauled, cleaned and relubricated, ball bearing added for smoother operation. Comes with an extra idler wheel. Installed a ...

16" turntables are rare! I also just think that they are super super cool. I'd venture a guess that the cutting head is mono (almost all old heads on these types of machines are), but I'm just curious who made it. That's great that everything works - yeah, I'd be careful powering the amp up after al...

Welcome! And wow, that's a really cool looking lathe! I'd say that was a steal for a few hundred bucks. I did not know that Bogen made lathes, but interestingly enough they were owned by the Unitronics Corp who also owned Presto, a major manufacturer of "disc recording" equipment in the 30's through...

This is really impressive, nice job! If I lived in NZ, I'd definitely come check this out in person!

Hey gang - looking for this part that goes on a ROK V turntable. Anybody have one? I believe the G1 and G2 models used the same piece. Would also be open to a 3D-printed copy. Thanks!

This is incredible! Would love to know how this is coming along...

This is really impressive, nice work! Can't wait to see the finished product and see what you do with it.

Indeed it is mono. Accepting offers!

uhhh some pretty damn awesome gear here, far from "bargain basement gear" imo! nice!

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Sun Jun 07, 2020 5:24 pm

Hello, I am desparately looking to find an MSS cutting head, or even the entire MSS lathe. Would you consider selling yours? Please let me know. RecordBooth@gmail.com

Look in the classified's & tip-off section, Chris King is selling an MSS lathe there.