The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

VINYLKILLER wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 11, 2022 8:58 am

Hi !!!! I READ THAT SOMEONE HAS ONLY BOUGHT HIS HEAD, JUST TO TAKE A TEST.
I WOULD LIKE TO TRY IT ON THE MACHINE, IF IT WORKS I BUY WITH PLEASURE, SO THAT I CAN SELL THE COMPLETE MACHINE.
LET ME KNOW.
THANK YOU

Last I knew his heads were paperweights/useless as well.

I don't have Konstantin's head, but all tests and samples I've heard are fantastic! (All feedback from owners has been stellar as well!)

Hey Gang,

So I purchased a maintenance kit for the VTE-6 and replaced all the relevant parts. It seems to have fixed my suction problem thus far!
Hope this helps someone else out if they need to identify/replace the parts in their VTE-6.

Looks like a T25 Torx bit has a better, snug fit. I also identified the model. It's a VTE-6. I had to measure the pump from front-to-back when I realized that they were all different lengths. The VTE-6 is 8.82 inches/224mm from end-to-end. Between that and the hole configuration on top of the pump, ...

The link above was from Canada and requires a Tax ID or you pay further duties, FYI. I just ordered one from a spot in AZ instead.

[Based in AZ]
https://vacuumpumpnow.com/rietschle-vacuum-parts-lookup/

Once I identify my model, I'll report back.

So, I ended up using a 5/32 hex to get the screws out. I am not certain that the bit was correct, but it worked and I should be able to tighten them. They may be torx but I am unsure if I chewed the inside a bit or if it was paint coming off or both. (I may just dremmel the screws for flat head scre...

Here is the actual pump:

Dogtemple wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 08, 2022 5:38 am

I can’t help on the pump but if the metric keys don’t fit have you tried imperial?

Maybe post a photo of the pump and what you’re working with, someone may be able to help figure it out

Thanks for the tip! I'll look into imperial.

Here is the pump:

Hey Trolls! I've been having some suction issues with my VR lately and after cleaning the tube and hitting everything with talc it seems to be persisting. (Everything seems to be sealed just fine) That said, I purchased my Rietschle VTE (I think it's a VTE-6) vacuum pump second-hand and it occurred ...

piaptk wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:49 pm

Turn off the feedscrew motor, count one thousand one, one thousand two, snd then lift the cutter head

This has never failed me with lead-outs.

I'd be interested if it's PETG.

I'd still look into international shipping. I had to suck it up for my VR but it was SO WORTH IT. And a 6N rocking a stereo head with a diamond will be totally B.A. as well. I'd give a +1 to piaptk, he is amazing to deal with. We've done lots of business.

Well done!

I've heard that PVC roasts diamonds really quickly. I'm pretty sure blanks are PETG plastic.

Definitely hit up Mike at PIAPTK he charges for service calls and help (totally worth every cent) but he also has machines for sale ... Super helpful and knowledgeable +1, I started out with Mike and it was worth every penny. Seriously. He cuts (see what I did there?) the learning curve down so muc...

I'm not sure about industry standards, but I cut a 78 rpm record (hifi diamond) with my VR/SP-15 and it played like a boss on an old crank Victrola. It was a fun experiment.

Hello, Try adding some weight to the head, a couple of metal washers on top, per example. Hope this helps. I agree, more weight should help. You should check out piaptk's beginners guide on the forums. It's pretty informative. Good luck, I hope you get some great sounding cuts. Those sapphires work...

I'd contact Mike at lathecuts at yahoo dawt com

He is a great guy and super knowledgeable. Not sure if he has any Prestos in stock but give him a yell.

soeffingodly, thanks for the recommendation. It looks like Mike is only selling embossing set ups on his site and I am more interested in cutting. Would you recommend starting off with embossing before cutting or should I go straight for a cutting set up if that is my end goal? So I started out emb...

Hit up Mike at lathecuts at yahoo dawt com