Embossing stereo on polycarbonate with Presto Lathe

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retrosonic
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Embossing stereo on polycarbonate with Presto Lathe

Post: # 68432Unread post retrosonic
Mon Nov 24, 2025 5:41 pm

Guys, is anyone embossing in Stereo on 12 inch polycarbonate disks, on a vintage lathe?

I have heard that there is a stereo cutting head that *can be used on the old Prestos or Rec-o-kut lathes. Is anyone here doing it via embossing and how is the sound quality?

Can anybody shed some light on this for me, it would be most appreciated!

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Re: Embossing stereo on polycarbonate with Presto Lathe

Post: # 68447Unread post mushroomjesus
Wed Nov 26, 2025 8:16 am

Check out the Newbie Cutting Guide — it breaks everything down.

Embossing = mono only.

If you want stereo, you need diamond cutting (not embossing).

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