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by Alfred
Sun Feb 23, 2025 7:00 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: 320 diamond stylus + adapter for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 9837

320 diamond stylus + adapter for sale

Hello Trolls,
for sale is an unused 320 type diamond stylus + adapter to mount on recording heads that use vintage 362/462 shank such as Fairchild, Presto etc. Or to assembly on V8 type heads.
If you are interested send me a private message.
Alfred
by Alfred
Tue Aug 27, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: 5 x 462 Presto Shanks (freshly sharpened)
Replies: 3
Views: 1222

Re: 5 x 462 Presto Shanks (freshly sharpened)

Hi, is there any still available ?
Thanks!! :D
by Alfred
Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: Myshank Diamond Comparisons
Replies: 9
Views: 3463

Re: Myshank Diamond Comparisons

Hi All, I've just started doing CVD diamond stylus and found that yellow is no good, off white or slight brown is way to brittle at the point. Only clear white CVD is usable but synthetic is the way to go. Its all about the polishing and scope work. So far so good. Some are noisey Im not perfect ye...
by Alfred
Thu Jun 13, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Experimenters' & Innovators' forum
Topic: The farmer and his plow - When I set out to build a record cutter
Replies: 381
Views: 6618205

Re: The farmer and his plow - When I set out to build a record cutter

Hi Thomas,
as always without comments. It's amazing..¡¡¡¡
by Alfred
Mon May 13, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Styli and lacquer blanks for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 3149

Re: Styli and lacquer blanks for sale

tubescreamer wrote:
Sun May 12, 2024 2:34 pm
One Transco stylus remaining...
Hi, what type of stylus is it??, long or short shank?
Alfred
by Alfred
Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: New Transco styli (4pc) for sale!
Replies: 2
Views: 2321

Re: New Transco styli (4pc) for sale!

Hi Kenneth,
Is it diamond? What type of head is it for?

Thanks in advance
alfred
by Alfred
Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Fairchild Unit 541 Magnetic Cutterhed
Replies: 1
Views: 2419

Re: Fairchild Unit 541 Magnetic Cutterhed

Sold ¡¡..
by Alfred
Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: Experimenters' & Innovators' forum
Topic: Marathon for the development of a DIY cutter in 20 days (and the opening of the first record cutting service in Ukraine)
Replies: 61
Views: 84100

Re: Marathon for the development of a DIY cutter in 20 days (and the opening of the first record cutting service in Ukra

Thank you, we have more than a dozen spare speakers! Tomorrow we plan to start collecting a new copy. While in the same form, the design is functional. The main forces were devoted to the development of their diamond cutters. We already have good results. I'll be sure to post information later. Hi,...
by Alfred
Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: Experimenters' & Innovators' forum
Topic: Marathon for the development of a DIY cutter in 20 days (and the opening of the first record cutting service in Ukraine)
Replies: 61
Views: 84100

Re: Marathon for the development of a DIY cutter in 20 days (and the opening of the first record cutting service in Ukra

Hi all 🫡. I would like to check in and inform you that we are returning to the active phase of work on our cutter. In the coming month, I will again be happy to share our results. The reason for our absence is banal - war. We had to change plans dramatically and only now have we found the opportuni...
by Alfred
Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: How to get high frequencies at the end of recording
Replies: 9
Views: 4490

Re: How to get high frequencies at the end of recording

Hi, The reason for cutting inside out was to make the transition from a multiple disc performance seamless for broadcast. If you start cutting inside, you have lower fidelity. As you move to the outer diameters, the fidelity improves. When you reach the end of the side, the next disc starts its rec...
by Alfred
Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:13 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: How to get high frequencies at the end of recording
Replies: 9
Views: 4490

Re: How to get high frequencies at the end of recording

...I am a lover of 7-inch singles at 45 rpm.... ...As is known, in a cutting recording, as the end of the record is reached, the spiral becomes narrower and therefore the separation of the grooves as well. .. This means that the low frequencies are present, but the high frequencies are not in the s...
by Alfred
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
Topic: How to get high frequencies at the end of recording
Replies: 9
Views: 4490

How to get high frequencies at the end of recording

Hi dear trolls.. :) .. I have been looking for a thread related to my doubts and the truth is that the result has been negative, or at least I have not been able to find it. I am a lover of 7-inch singles at 45 rpm.... As is known, in a cutting recording, as the end of the record is reached, the spi...
by Alfred
Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Fairchild Unit 541 Magnetic Cutterhed
Replies: 1
Views: 2419

Fairchild Unit 541 Magnetic Cutterhed

Hi trolls, For many years it has been my traveling companion in the discovery and learning of this wonderful world that is analogue recording...After countless trips around the world to achieve what it is now, it is time to say goodbye to my Fairchild, and work for new projects.. Completely restored...
by Alfred
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Diamond stylus to buy
Replies: 2
Views: 22576

Re: Diamond stylus to buy

raretone wrote:
Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:42 pm
I've got a few piled up, some snapped, some just worn. I'll have a look and DM you when I go through them.
Hi raretone, right...Awaiting news from you..¡¡¡
by Alfred
Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Diamond stylus to buy
Replies: 2
Views: 22576

Diamond stylus to buy

Hi Trolls,
for my trial and error recordings, I am interesting to get some used diamond stylus of type 462S of MyShank, or a similar one with small/long shank
If anyone has one and wants to sell it, I'll be here... :D
Alfred
by Alfred
Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: Stereo Lathe Equipment for sale (Vinylium, Vinyl Recorder etc.)
Replies: 23
Views: 73842

Re: Stereo Lathe Equipment for sale (Vinylium, Vinyl Recorder etc.)

Hi Snut, is there any gadget available?.I am interesting in the stylus..
Thanks
by Alfred
Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: For sale PRESTO Overhead
Replies: 2
Views: 1650

Re: For sale PRESTO Overhead

sold ¡¡¡
by Alfred
Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
Topic: For sale PRESTO Overhead
Replies: 2
Views: 1650

For sale PRESTO Overhead

Hi trolls....
After several years and a lot of learning, I have decided to put my fantastic PRESTO lathe for sale. It is in perfect conditions of use. As a plug and play...
I will deliver two screws of 120 and 180 lines. Interested send me a PM.
Alfred