The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

This guy has some very interesting bits for sale at the moment.
Seems as though he's getting rid of an entire cutting setup!

eBay item numbers:
130454058010 (Rek-o-Kut overhead mech)
130454057543 (Rek-o-Kut console)
130454056683 (Presto 1C head)

even an old swarf collecting jar!
130454055827

Thanks Mark. If I go with a Presto, I will probably ask Gib @ West-Tech to do a full restoration of a 6N which will include the 1D head. He seems to be of the opinion that he should re-wind the head to an 8 Ohm impedance, which is a little odd if, as you say, it states either 15 or 500 on the casing...

Hi again guys! Could anyone suggest a min/max wattage output of an amp to drive a Presto 1D cutting head please? I think we could assume that the 1D's impedance reads exactly 8 Ohms. There seems to be quite a few 6N owners on the forum. How many still use an original 1D as the cutting head? What amp...

Hi-jack Hi-jack
I've been cast out into da cold...

Thanks to all you guys for the advice - very much appreciated.

You don't find many Presto or Rek-o-Kut lathes for sale in the UK which is why I'm sorely tempted by this K8

Final question (hopefully!), anyone know the usual frequency response of the original K8 cutting head?

Sue D. x

Thanks for that info Piaptk....

So basically, what you are saying is that, although I could fit a NOS 3mil cutting stylus to the K8, it would be totally trashed if I tried to cut onto Polycarb?

Still unsure whether a K8 can cut lead-in/out grooves too!

Sue D.x

Thanks for the quick reply Mark - much appreciated :wink: I have a Seeburg M100A with an original Blackhead Pickering magnetic cart/stylus (rebuilt by West-Tech). It tracks at around a much more reasonable 10-12 grams. From what I am told by the seller, the K8 is in working condition though I suspec...

Hi guys! Long time reader of the forum, first time poster :) From all my reading and searching I've not been able to answer these specific questions regarding a Presto K-8 that I've been offered (for a good price). The unit is in great condition, has it's original cutting head and decent amp 45 tube...