The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

https://soundcloud.com/steve-snow-4/background-noise https://soundcloud.com/steve-snow-4/background-noise Hi guys - Up to now, I've getting some really nice quality recordings from my Presto 8NA. I have a Grampian mono head with a fairly new myshank stylus and it has been going really well, but sud...

Excellent. Many thanks

Hi guys - experience has already taught me that there's no simple answers, but.... I live in hope! I'm slowly getting to grips with a Presto 8N. I'm getting near perfect results cutting to acetate, but really hissy results cutting to vinyl. I've started experimenting with heating the stylus and the ...

thanks Soulbear!

IMG_9395.JPG IMG_1759.JPG A few months of blown capacitors, replacement bushings and a lot of head scratching has meant that we're actually making a few test cuts now with the old Presto 8N, with (I'd guess) typically noob mixed results. At best though, the cuts are sounding great - we just need to...

many thanks guys - much appreciated (Y)

Many thanks!

Hi Guys, I'm embarking on my first lathe experience and am hoping for a little patient advice and hand-holding. If I ask stupid questions, please try not to roll your eyes! :D I've acquired an ex-BBC set-up that I believe was last used in the early 70s. I have a the lathe, plenty of spares, a compre...