The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Did one of the trolls buy this manual? I just bought a Van Eps head and cannot find any literature. I would love to see a scan if anyone has it.

Hi ejemmons:

Thank you for that very useful reply.

I know Len and have already sent him an email on this subject. No reply yet. In the past (eight or ten years ago) he told me that he has zero experience with the 1574-A. He had used the the final 1574 variant. I think it was the 1574-D. On the other hand, the D does use the same power supply as the ...

Do any of you trolls have experience with a Westrex RA-1574-A? I have a re-capped specimen that produces a power spike at the end of the power-up cycle--when the timer relay engages. The relay time is over a minute--as opposed to 20 to 30 seconds described in the manual. It sounds like an electric c...

Has anyone on this forum modified a Presto 8 overhead to support a Westrex head? Or has anyone seen the results of such a mod? I think the mods would be straight forward enough. The overhead would have to be raised 2 or 3 inches and an RA-1323 Recorder Holder mounted on the carriage. The 8D overhead...

I have found Gib to unreliable and unprofessional. He agrees to deadlines, then ignores them. He won't return calls. And his tradecraft is mediocre. I have stopped using Presto heads because dealing with Gib just isn't worth the trouble. If anyone knows of another technician who services Presto head...

As found condition. Transformers good. $350 each. I have a couple of 6Ns for sale too. One in the portable case, one in a Presto cabinet.

--Charles

For Sale:

Grampian Type D / $500 -- rebuilt by Al Grundy
Gotham feedback amplifer / $1,200 -- recapped
Presto 6N / $900-- new rubber idlers, runs good
Presto 88A $350 -- unrestored

The gear is located in Seattle.