Search found 118 matches

by Amp Doc
Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:16 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: presto 45 speed adapter
Replies: 43
Views: 9450

Doug 6N should have the dimensions for a 45 adapter if it the same as the one for the 8n as i sent him one but i didnt note the dimensions as its was for a 60hz motor and i live in england.
by Amp Doc
Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:09 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: New Cutter
Replies: 3
Views: 1406

Hello I can tell you a bit about your cutter. I have the original of that from the guy who publiched the mod your has It was designed and engineered by a Mr C W French. Its a presto 8N I think with a another presto carrage chopped up and mounted on its rear probly a 6 series. The stepped pullys belt...
by Amp Doc
Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Chip Removal
Replies: 23
Views: 6415

I have a idea on this using a 8inch 240v fan. If you "funnel" the input to the fan down to say 1/2inch and the output of the fan down to say 6inch and make the input "funnel" 12inch long and the output funnel 6inch long the venturi effect should create quite a large suction like a expansion chamber ...
by Amp Doc
Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:24 am
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Hello from me
Replies: 3
Views: 1673

Hello mossboss It helps that my friends are dance djs and have hearing probs!! but I am well impressed with the setup I have. I only use it to cut tracks for me and friends Im no pro.The amp I built works well it has input gain high/low pass filter on input high/low pass filter and gain on the feedb...
by Amp Doc
Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:27 pm
Forum: Handcrankers
Topic: records for handcrankers for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2545

records for handcrankers for sale

My friend has a large collection of 10in 78 for sale I think that they are for handcrankers.Many dirrerent lables HMV DECCA BRUNSWICK COLUMBIA ect. he also has 12in. PM me if anyone is intrested. I got 20 10in for my portable hmv handcranker. They are near perfect to avarge condition.
by Amp Doc
Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Hello from me
Replies: 3
Views: 1673

Hello from me

Hello Im craig 30 I always wanted to cut my own records since I started djing over 14 years ago.Got my self a presto 8N abount a year ago and a grampian head did not know what to do with it and I found this site. It has been invaluable for information on disc cutting. Have now built a cutting amp(wo...
by Amp Doc
Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:46 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: NEW German record lathes?
Replies: 7
Views: 2995

Two broke styli, one toasted presto head and 10 posh tea cup mats at £10 a pop and I then I got a cut worth hearing. Exspensive learning curve :shock: But was worth it and every time I cut a track it gives me a sense of acumplishment...shame I cant spell still :lol: :lol: I still am suprised how a v...
by Amp Doc
Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: SX68 on ebay
Replies: 0
Views: 976

SX68 on ebay

Item number 230214065217
Big price tag !!!
by Amp Doc
Fri Jan 18, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Grampian D on ebay
Replies: 2
Views: 1398

I Paid £500 for a grampian in england but is was just rebuilt and had 5 cutting styli and heater mount and come in its original box it looks and cuts as if it is new so it does seem a bit pricy but this old cutting gear seems to be a seller market....
by Amp Doc
Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Grampian D on ebay
Replies: 2
Views: 1398

Grampian D on ebay

Item number 280193184547
by Amp Doc
Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:15 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: negative feedback and stuff
Replies: 5
Views: 1714

Thanks for info motorino I wonder why I got a much better cut when I run the feedback through a eq and after a lot of testing the feedback eq is simular to a MC phono stage eq never noticed it needed deemphesis.
by Amp Doc
Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:19 pm
Forum: Our Cutters and their work
Topic: Feed Motor, which motor should I use?
Replies: 4
Views: 2078

Vexta do a good range of dc servo motors you can get them with or without gearboxes they come with a control board so you can ajust speed easly they have start stop and brake controls and even a rpm output. the speed is set by a 0 to 5v control signal. I use a 50w one to drive my turntable it has ve...
by Amp Doc
Sun Dec 02, 2007 6:12 am
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: presto k-10.. not getting any input!
Replies: 4
Views: 1743

Gib at Westech services can repair your head but make sure all tubes are ok. cuttercollecter seems to know a lot about these and if you read through tis site he has helped a lot of people.
by Amp Doc
Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:18 am
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: mounting stereo cutter head on a presto 8N
Replies: 36
Views: 8229

I have a diameter eq and the paperwork for it I will have a look and see if it has the frequency responce curve or how the diameter eq ajusts the eq if this would help... how are you controling the lathe? are you using midi or a I/O card as Iwould like to do this mod to my lathe!!!
by Amp Doc
Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:43 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: mounting stereo cutter head on a presto 8N
Replies: 36
Views: 8229

thats a nice proggy ps about feedback some systems add the feedback befor the riaa so the feedback signal gets eq-d.
by Amp Doc
Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:57 am
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: negative feedback and stuff
Replies: 5
Views: 1714

the sorce signal should be in phase and the the feedback signal is applied out of phase to the sorce signal. this will cancel out unwanted resonances ect just like a balanced audio setup. All I did with my setup was make a riaa filter so the sorce has eq then its buffered using a simple opamp the fe...
by Amp Doc
Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:45 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: mounting stereo cutter head on a presto 8N
Replies: 36
Views: 8229

Nice plugin I see that you use a midi interface do you use a custom electronics at the lathe end????
by Amp Doc
Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:29 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: mounting stereo cutter head on a presto 8N
Replies: 36
Views: 8229

If the software was well written that would be a BRILLIANT. and the hardware and interface is very simple to create love the idea.
by Amp Doc
Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:56 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: mounting stereo cutter head on a presto 8N
Replies: 36
Views: 8229

the head lift could be done with a 12V solanoid and a simple damper when you want to lift the head ramp the voltage to 12v slowly so it dont go with a clang and ramp it back to 0v to drop it this should give a nice smooth steady lift and drop movment. if this was fitted to a lathe all you would have...