The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Hi! If you open an old hard disc drive you will find tiny screws in aluminium blocks. The piece that holds the disc usually is the best choice.Sit down with a vice, a handsaw, a drill,a good set of files and a can of beer. Cut a big block around the screw and then file away all the aluminium you do...

Here's the latest with my DIY head efforts. After visiting the hardware store, I went with a nylon screw and nut to create the torque and the mount. I actually did get some stereo sound on playback, albeit very very quiet. I found some very thin brass shims that I made the cones out of. http://i.img...

You need to reduce the size and weight of the torque tube. My guess is that your frame could also use some mass. I'm finding I need to add weight to mine. FYI, your design is probably 1.5 times the size of a neumann or more. So, using the torque tube clone of a Neumann wouldn't work for you. Someth...

for the stylus holder i found that round piece of plastic laying around in a box don't know what was that thing for , wich screw are you talking about ? i don't know about my torq i used a plastic anchor , is that gonna be to weak ? I meant the torque when I was referring to the screw. I'm not sure...

ROLANDJAYS wrote:I couldn't find it either. I think I bought it on ebay......
I could sketch something up...... if I new how to upload pictures here......
you have some machines you can use ? lathe? mill?

That would be awesome. I do have access to machines for fabrication.

why don't you just copy what Neumann or westrex did ? your frame is similar in shape. do you have the book "Audio encyclopedia" it shows a lot of pictures and diagrams. I don't. I googled it and couldn't find anything. Who's the publisher? I'd love to see an up close view of the Neumann/Westrex des...

hey , you should sell a torq tube as well as the frame. it seems like everyone is getting stuck on that...... tell me no ! I'd really like to, I just need to figure out a design for it, and once I do I can have some manufactured. I really want to sell it as a complete head that DIYers can get start...

julsdylan wrote:There is mine !
i need to figure out the mounting system

Wow man, that was quick work! Its so cool to see people doing stuff with these.

What are you using for the screw and the stylus holder? That looks like a good way to go, I'd like to try something similar.

-Thomas

And a veritable tonne of moving mass. Gee whiz. Those drivers will be fighting. Are you referring to the metal shoulder bolt or just the weight in general? The bolt is definitely the wildcard in the design right now. After to talking to Markrob some, I'm considering switching it out for something m...

Thought I'd show my progress so far. No stylus holder or cones yet.

budharpey wrote:how much would be shipping to europe/germany??

Looks like I can slow boat it to Germany for about $16. PM me if interested.

Thanks

-Thomas

I'd have to check. I'll get back with you tonight.

I'm not sure about playback on a Victrola, but solo plates are definitely one of the best DIY materials for record blanks in my opinion. Let us now how the playback is.

-Thomas

Someone is trying to sell solo plates:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/261642305945?item=261642305945&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466

ROLANDJAYS wrote:Looks good ! How much for the cat ?
Meow

Ha, you don't want him, he's 14 old and crotchety

studiorp wrote:Measures ?

Hey there. The surface area of the sides with the holes are 2"x2" up to where it bends. The holes have a diameter of 1.5".

I designed them with these in mind, but could really work with anything similar.

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/CMS0401KL-3X/102-1306-ND/765287

-Thomas

Hey, I've been working on creating a low cost cutter for DIY enthusiasts, and I've been trying to think of some creative ways to fund the project. So I figured I'd have a few extra parts manufactured and see if anyone wants them to start experimenting on their own. I figured it would be a good way t...

I'm in the market for a Rega or something close in quality.

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I found a 100+ of these unopened at the thrift store today.

Hey Opcode,

Thanks for all the detailed info. I've done a couple rounds of building stereo heads out of plexi, hot glue, wooden dowels, and tweeters, but I'm looking to take my next effort to the next level.

Has anyone here ever built their own drive coils?