Ebay : Fairchild 5390 Lathe 16" Transcription TT

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diy_cutter
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Ebay : Fairchild 5390 Lathe 16" Transcription TT

Post: # 22221Unread post diy_cutter
Mon Dec 17, 2012 1:45 pm

Vintage Fairchild Model 5390 Cutter Lathe Machine Machine 16" Transcription Turntable. Selling as-is for Parts or Repair Untested, serial # 240. It does have some white rust on the base.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fairchild-5390-Record-Cutter-Lathe-Machine-16-Transcription-Turntable-/200866088852?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2ec48d4794
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Post: # 22222Unread post Angus McCarthy
Mon Dec 17, 2012 4:38 pm

I can't tell from looking whether this model has a pitch adjustment transmission or takes different screws like a Presto.

That's not so much rust/corrosion as it is spots where the enamel has flaked off. It looks like someone tried to clean it up and went over it a little too roughly.
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Post: # 22225Unread post Corporate Records
Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:18 pm

These machines have a set of interchangeable gears that fit on the end of the feedscrew to change the lpi. With a little luck they're all still in that little housing on the right end of the feedscrew.
It looks like there's something wrong with the rubber coupling between the motor and the turntable drive. It looks pretty melted. I think they needed to be replaced if they got hit with any oil.
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Post: # 22240Unread post 13yo
Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:12 pm

dang this thing looks rough, guessing this would require a complete strip down to chassis part for part restore. many of the nuts and bolts might be frozen and strip/break upon removal. its obviously been in a garage or poor storage for perhaps decades. same for the motor, I believe there are people who can rebuild these old motors and balance them to better than spec. not sure but from the pics looks like pitting on the lead screw, and I wouldn't doubt other sensitive parts like bearings may be pitted too, its possible new parts would have to be machined, but just guessing. The steel will be the big problem, but I see alot of brass in the pics which resists corrosion better, so the gears might be okay. A huge project but for the right person a fascinating journey. Does anyone know if original machinists blueprints exist for something like this?
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