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by Steve E.
Thu Jun 06, 2024 6:58 am
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: fixing RCA MI-11850-C cutting head
Replies: 17
Views: 921

Re: fixing RCA MI-11850-C cutting head

I definitely want to know how you are making homemade shellac records, and I'm not alone here!!
by Steve E.
Thu Jun 06, 2024 6:56 am
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: fixing RCA MI-11850-C cutting head
Replies: 17
Views: 921

Re: fixing RCA MI-11850-C cutting head

You are communicating just fine in English, and it sounds like you are approaching this methodically. 👍🏼
by Steve E.
Wed Jun 05, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: fixing RCA MI-11850-C cutting head
Replies: 17
Views: 921

Re: fixing RCA MI-11850-C cutting head

I'm not sure you can test this: Have you eliminated the possibility that your plastic material is wearing out your cutting stylus?
by Steve E.
Wed Jun 05, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: fixing RCA MI-11850-C cutting head
Replies: 17
Views: 921

Re: fixing RCA MI-11850-C cutting head

Given that he said "fallen into disrepair," I'm assuming that retaining the original damper isn't an option anymore.
by Steve E.
Tue Jun 04, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: fixing RCA MI-11850-C cutting head
Replies: 17
Views: 921

Re: fixing RCA MI-11850-C cutting head

This is maybe off-topic, but what is the cutting medium here? Are you cutting or embossing? Is that lacquer or a plastic?
by Steve E.
Mon Jun 03, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: fixing RCA MI-11850-C cutting head
Replies: 17
Views: 921

fixing RCA MI-11850-C cutting head

Hello all, I am posting this on behalf of Serg , who writes in Russian, and hopefully he can respond directly to your responses: Serg writes: I have an RCA MI-11850-C cutting head. The old viscoloid damper in it has fallen into disrepair. How can it be replaced? I've tried neoprene, silicone, rubber...
by Steve E.
Sun Jun 02, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: 19th Anniversary coming up! Please help keep this site alive.
Replies: 7
Views: 1698

Re: 19th Anniversary coming up! Please help keep this site alive.

I've updated the sponsor wall to reflect all the newest contributors. The response this weekend has upped the participation percentage a bit. Thanks all. It _truly_ helps.
by Steve E.
Fri May 31, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: 19th Anniversary coming up! Please help keep this site alive.
Replies: 7
Views: 1698

Re: 19th Anniversary coming up! Please help keep this site alive.

I am moved by the response so far to the current fundraiser. All those who have joined the current fundraising drive have been thanked on the " Our Sponsors ” page. (If it applies: Thank You! Please check that page and make sure I credited and listed you properly.) In a very real way, these contribu...
by Steve E.
Wed May 15, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: 19th Anniversary coming up! Please help keep this site alive.
Replies: 7
Views: 1698

Re: 19th Anniversary coming up! Please help keep this site alive.

Sponsor page is up-to-date through yesterday. Thanks again to all-- make sure I listed/linked you correctly. And everyone else: Not too late to help out!
by Steve E.
Tue May 14, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: 19th Anniversary coming up! Please help keep this site alive.
Replies: 7
Views: 1698

Re: 19th Anniversary coming up! Please help keep this site alive.

Thanks ALL who have contributed so far!!! Names will be listed on the Sponsor page very shortly! It's a manual programming process so it takes me a few days.
by Steve E.
Fri May 10, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: 19th Anniversary coming up! Please help keep this site alive.
Replies: 7
Views: 1698

19th Anniversary coming up! Please help keep this site alive.

https://www.lathetrolls.com/00lt_img/rhapsody-In-blue800.jpg Pictured above:George Gershwin, and "Rhapsody in Blue" sheet music and first recording Short version:  This is a fundraising letter. Click here to contribute  and help keep the Lathe Trolls site running.  You will be thanked on the  "Our ...
by Steve E.
Sat Mar 30, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: Caveat Emptor
Topic: SCAM: Rek-o-kut Challenger Lathe Presto Cutter
Replies: 5
Views: 3653

Re: SCAM: Rek-o-kut Challenger Lathe Presto Cutter

Maxned was "selling" lathes owned by other forum members.
by Steve E.
Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: New JAES paper on tracing distortions
Replies: 32
Views: 211969

Re: New JAES paper on tracing distortions

I think the relevant points about common English language term usage have been made, and graciously received by the author. Can this thread be redirected, going forward, to the actual intended content of the paper?

Thank you! And congrats, vladan3101!
by Steve E.
Fri Feb 09, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: Caveat Emptor
Topic: SCAM: Vinyl Record Cutter T560 2014 Silver
Replies: 10
Views: 2147

Re: SCAM: Vinyl Record Cutter T560 2014 Silver

Maxned has been blocked.
by Steve E.
Fri Feb 09, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: Caveat Emptor
Topic: SCAM: Vanrock E-101 Record Cutter for sale
Replies: 13
Views: 4892

Re: Vanrock E-101 Record Cutter for sale

Did anyone get scammed on this?

Any time something scammy like this gets posted, please send me an email or private message. I should have blocked this user years ago. I missed this, sorry.
by Steve E.
Fri Feb 09, 2024 2:36 pm
Forum: Caveat Emptor
Topic: SCAM: Rek-o-kut Challenger Lathe Presto Cutter
Replies: 5
Views: 3653

Re: Rek-o-kut Challenger Lathe Presto Cutter

Did anyone get scammed on this?
by Steve E.
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: The Reference Archive
Topic: PRESTO History on the web
Replies: 10
Views: 7353

Re: PRESTO History on the web

Thanks to EpicenterBryan, the site is back up:

https://www.prestohistory.com/