The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Hi everyone, thanks for your interest. This is currently on PAUSE as I have a UK buyer who has first refusal. If/when this is back on the market I will put a message in here.
Apologies.

Nick

Please nore, this lathe is now mounted on a sturdier and nicer wooden bench-style table and also the cork lining on the turntable has been taken off and the platter sanded/flattened to be in a much better and flatter state

Hi all After having this unique lathe for 6 years or so, I'm finally thinking of packing it in and selling up. It was bought in a fairly rough state and has been given lots of love and care and several upgrades/replacements over the years. It now runs nicely with a brand new pitch/depth control and ...

Looking for individuals with experience of press operating and/or running a pressing plant. Ideally UK-based
Potential opportunities as an internal or external consultant or even business partner.

Please PM me for more info. Thanks in advance

Nick

Selling an original Capps vari-pitch - it is NOT fully working but could be with some looking after. It has recently been removed from my Scully lathe - when last used it was workable but the GPI needle would often jump from low to high during cutting so the dial had to be 'ridden' manually during c...

If you run a record shop, at least you have time while people aren't checking out to play with it, and it is usually a good way to bring people in and have them talk about your shop around time once you learn what you are doing. So, you can look at it that way. Do runs while you are working. Yeah t...

I'm investing my time and money in cutting for me. Period. I love records. I love DJ'ing. I love music. If I can recoup some of my expensive hobby cash monies, by all means I'd be than happy to do so. However, I am not planning on that even remotely happening. Bonus if it does though. Good to hear....

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Also lol'd...then cried myself to sleep

Thank you so much @Diamone - lots of really helpful and detailed info there! Really appreciate it

Would you mind if I sent you a private message to ask a couple more questions?

Thanks again for your advice

Nick

Hi - some interesting discussion here. We all either know or suspect that cutting dubs alone is almost profitless, or at least doesn't bring in much more than a minimum wage job. Can anyone give advice on where / how they obtained the capital to invest in a cutting lathe? We managed to borrow money ...

Looking to buy a Neumann SX68 or SX74 stereo head in full working condition. Please get int touch with any leads or listings, anywhere in the world!

Cheers

Nick

Anyone in the UK able to take a look at a modified Neumann SP72S desk and VG66 cutting amps? Pictures available upon request, based in Nottingham

Cheers

Nick

Still available ROLANDJAYS?

Hi - I have a similar issue - I went to tighten the stylus pin that holds the shank on my Presto 1C cutterhead and it snapped in the centre. Now the middle piece is stuck inside the cutterhead and completely recessed, with nothing to grip. Also there is not + or phillips head as the bit that is stuc...

Hey man - are you still selling these screws? I am very much in need!

Cheers

Nick

Hi guys - apologies if this is a repost but I am looking for some tips of deconstructing my modified scully 501 lathe and giving it a clean. Doesn't look like it has had a clean and an oil for many years from the previous owner and whilst i don't think it is causing me issues, it is something i want...

Thanks Chris - I speak with Chris King often but I am looking for someone who can help me full time

Thanks both - please do pass this on to anyone who may be relevant or interested

Nick

Hi Nick here from Plates Records- a dubplate cutting house and record shop are looking for an experience engineer to help with both electrical and mechanical fixes/restoration and maintenance on a modified Scully cutting lathe and Neumann SP72 S console. We are based in Nottingham and are looking fo...

Anyone selling a Neumann stereo head? Not in a massive rush but looking at fundraising for the future and how much funding I would need. If anyone has a ballpark figure for one that is in decent condition, that would be great - and also the chances of finding a decent one in the UK or europe? Thanks...