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by theironclad
Sun May 24, 2015 9:38 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Wanted : lathe
Replies: 2
Views: 614

Wanted : lathe

Hello, I am looking to buy a record lathe that cuts at 33 1/3 and 45 rpm. Anyone have any for sale? I want to be able to cut 12" and 7". any help would be greatly appreciated. -B
by theironclad
Sat May 23, 2015 5:08 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Federal Recorder Model 16S
Replies: 8
Views: 1606

Re: Federal Recorder Model 16S

thank you, inside out???? why?
by theironclad
Sat May 23, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Federal Recorder Model 16S
Replies: 8
Views: 1606

Federal Recorder Model 16S

I recently found a good deal on a Federal Recorder Model 16S but have a lot of questions about it. First off, it cuts at 78 and 33 rpm. The thing is built like a tank. It seems to have all the parts, cutter head, tone arm etc etc but it has a weird cable coming off of it and I have no way to power i...
by theironclad
Fri Jan 02, 2015 8:47 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Question about Moding a 78 rpm Wilcox Gay Recordio
Replies: 9
Views: 949

Re: Question about Moding a 78 rpm Wilcox Gay Recordio

All of you have been very nice and helpful....Forgive me I am new to this and am trying to get decent results with that I have. Question: To speed up the sound source so that you can cut on 78 and that it plays back at 45 rpm? whats the formula? Speed the source up by???
by theironclad
Fri Jan 02, 2015 1:05 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Question about Moding a 78 rpm Wilcox Gay Recordio
Replies: 9
Views: 949

Re: Question about Moding a 78 rpm Wilcox Gay Recordio

Just change the wheel diameter? So in other words swap out a 45 rpm wheel in a turntable??? that's it?
by theironclad
Wed Dec 31, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Question about Moding a 78 rpm Wilcox Gay Recordio
Replies: 9
Views: 949

Re: Question about Moding a 78 rpm Wilcox Gay Recordio

I wish I could figure out how to slow the speed down. I'm not too into embossing however I really want to find a presto or rekokut
by theironclad
Wed Dec 31, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Question about Moding a 78 rpm Wilcox Gay Recordio
Replies: 9
Views: 949

Question about Moding a 78 rpm Wilcox Gay Recordio

Is there a way to modify the wilcox gay recordio 78 rpm unit to turn at 45 rpm??? The unit I am referring to is the 8J10 thanks in advance