The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

The german translates into "36 grooves per centimeter" I don't know if that means microgroove.... That would translate to an LPI of 91.5 ish (2.54cm =1" so 36 x 2.54 =91.44 LPI. If the Saxograph is like any number of European built lathes of the period it is more than Likely that the transmission t...

[quote="Steve E.Thanks, Todd, for all you brought to this site. I invite others to share their remembrances here. [/quote] It is with great sadness that I read here of the passing of Todd Mariana, I send my deepest heartfelt sympathy to his friends' and family. Todd and I did not always share the sa...

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Hi Trolls, I have just recently been revisiting this subject with a modicum of success!! :wink: :wink: Hopefully other Trolls may find it of interest, and as a way of obtaining a Mono Cutterhead for very little cost. I hope to share the results of my endeavours with other Lathetrolls when I can find...

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Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:49 am

I am intresting coil part name or item number?

Something Like this I believe

Hello I have been cutting with an MSS mono lathe using myshank diamond for about 6 years. I just wanted to check something about stylus heat, make sure i have been doing it right these years. My diamond is getting half way through its life and there is a little bit of surface noise, so i thought I'...

Hi there, Hi Trolls, Due to being Inordinately busy following my house move, I've not had time to make much more progress with this Lazarus Lathe Project. I did however find time to send an email or two to Paul @ http://www.inperspextive.com Paul has made for me a Totally Superb Acrylic Cover which ...

Any suggestions where to find or how to make a small oil dashpot? Hi There, A starting point could be a Glass "Guitar Slide" something like this:- Guitar Slide.jpg Or, perhaps another cheap and viable alternative (if you know any Electricians/Engineers/Electrical Service Technicians) is to ask if t...

IMG_8222.JPGMy friend Louie made himself a cabinet.... louie-cab-1.jpg You open it and all the records come out in a sliding rack. Or that's the idea! That feature is yet to be implanted but.... damn.... I love that cabinet he made. Wilson.louie-cab-2.jpg Cheers, I particularly love the "Okeh" Reco...

Hey Soulbear, Yes. This is useful information. Thanks much for uploading this. Yes, and follow up Video is Posted per YT today with the promise of more Vinyl-Related Videos to come from Bob DuHamel in the near future. Interesting and educational, Highly Recommended :P :) :D Soulbear :wink: Follow u...

Hey Soulbear, Yes. This is useful information. Thanks much for uploading this. Yes, and follow up Video is Posted per YT today with the promise of more Vinyl-Related Videos to come from Bob DuHamel in the near future. Interesting and educational, Highly Recommended :P :) :D Soulbear :wink: Follow u...

Discomo wrote: ↑

Tue May 10, 2022 6:40 pm

Hey Soulbear,
Yes. This is useful information. Thanks much for uploading this.

Yes, and follow up Video is Posted per YT today with the promise of more Vinyl-Related Videos to come from Bob DuHamel in the near future.
Interesting and educational,
Highly Recommended Soulbear

Hi Trolls' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnGUamE9gJM&t=1153s As well as his superb discussions/lectures on all things Electronc, the erudite Bob DuHamel, the Founder and presenter of the RSD Academy posted this video per YT and I think it is worth watching and recommend it, especially for Newbies....

PMST wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:30 am

Sending you a PM Soulbear!

Thanks, PMST
PM by return
Best Regards Soulbear

Hi Trolls, Further to my previous post, due to the high level of interest in this SP10, and in order to avoid having to repeat writing individual responses, here’s a little more information. The Technics SP-10, was released in Japan around 1969, and is a classic “Golden Era” turntable with a stellar...

SP 10 for sale
Details via PM if interested
Best Regards
Soulbear

For sale A Heavily Modified Vintage AR Sugden Connoisseur VariGroove Lathe, Connoisseur Lathe10.JPG This Lathe was bought by me some 5 years ago, but when it was delivered the Lathe was Smashed!! A Lesser Mortal would have abandoned this Lathe, and written it off as beyond economic repair!! However,...

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Hi There, Hey guys . I recently snapped my belt on the Hara. Previously I’ve made a new one from a power cable, it’s durable and stays in tune more than the old rope belt but only lasted 10months . However those 10 months I really pumped it. Before I throw another power cable on I was wondering what...

Update: I've spent countless hours on the phone with Bluehost over the past 5 or 6 weeks. The problem gets better, then worse again. Their technical support lines are excruciating, and feature 2 songs on endless repeat. The songs have not changed in years. They are assuring me that they are going t...