The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Hi Bo! Hope you're doing good :-) I have a Volts/LPI table for the Vinylrecorder somewhere, but I personally would recommend specific measurements on your unit - still I'll send to you for reference. I also would recommend NOT to use a microscope - unless you have a very dedicated precise device the...

Hey M.
Good to hear that you're back at it

I agree with all above said.
One thing I do sometimes - If I'm unsure if the stylus hole is dirty or so, I take a wooden toothpick, put it inside and gently turn it. This can help to clean it and get the stylus seated firmly afterwards.

Cheers
L

Never heard of the Harris lathe, but maybe the other one you are searching is the "NUTAL"? See pic attached... Then there also this other machine I think ws used in Australia, I don't know why I have BBC in mind but who knows... Chris, can you share some pictures of that Sudgen stereo head with some...

...I'm affraid cd4cutter won't reply - R.I.P. all you legends

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Hi!

A lot of pro cutters use such a device.
In case you need help (or a built unit) feel free to pm.
BTW - is stock VMS pitch computer or upgraded?

Lukas

wanted - dead or alive

Hi Trolls! A friend asked me to help sell his Vinylrecorder, so I thought I put it here..: FS Vinylrecorder, inculding: - mechanics - cutterhead - main electronics - power supply - monitor switcher - microscope - precision plate for turntable + there's also the external tt motor rim drive It is a se...

But now there is a large gap between the screws on the mount and the bracket on back of cutterhead. :shock: I guess there's not really a difference between small gap and large gap, because in the end it is always just the grub screws pressing against the bar for clamping action. So unless you have ...

Hi Al! I don't have a Gotham rig, but I would do a few things: - DON'T use the headphone out, it is just bad. Any of the modern 2ch usb interfaces for 100$ or less will give you satisfying results. The Gotham deserves nice sound! - From what I see, the 600 Ohms Input should be fine. So you could wir...

...all I want for christmas is...
->anyting ortofon<-
thx, and have a good time

Hi Mike!
I have some - if you need something specific let me know via pm.
I hope on of the CPS offered here has a good home now?

Thanks
Lukas

ISO ORTOFON...blue, red, green, black, silver, tube, transistor...paper

Anyone?

Thanks!

Hi PMST! Hmm, from what I know the VR pitch motor is simply driven by a LM317 voltage regulator without any servo control as found on professional machines. So if the motors match close enough, and the mechanics don't load them heavily probably the best indicator would be to measure the voltage acro...

Thanks Dub Bull!

Has been quite a while since I was on discolathe...

...but still looking for more

256 days since the last bump - maybe somebody found something?

Thank you

Dear Helmut! Normally you should be able to recycle the oil in the coupler as it is not really lubricating and doing nothing special. It is rather used as a rough lowpassfilter/damper for filtering out the noise from the lyrec motor... Unfortunately I also lost the can with the sticky stuff from my ...

Mono like it is 1952

what a motor, has 28kg torque! Yes, it is a dedicated motor for the purpose! But from my findings in the field torque is not everything (imo 3 kgcm is already enough for lacquer and maybe plastic cutting, but my measurements continue...). The challange is to make it nice, smooth and controlled (and...

They work - THANKS!!

Thanks for sharing - BUT - I cannot view these images...why?

Regards
Lukas