The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

PMST wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:41 am

Thanks for all the feedback. The issue is now sorted. Strangely it was multiple diamonds causing this, i thought the odds of so many freshly 'resharpened' diamonds would never be the cause, low and behold, a set of new diamonds are used and order is restored.

Perfect! Glad it’s solved.

Are the two VR’s connected to one source? I’d look there to start. The chances that both VR’s show exactly the same problem at the same moment seems unlikely to me

PMST wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:47 am

Yeah i've swapped the players out and tried different sources, still the same.

I'm thinking it is just a send to Souri job, i cut a lot of discs, and have to cut loud so assuming at this point it is just wear and tear.

I didn’t even know it’s possible that the coils can erode

Have you checked your d/a converter? I had a clock problem once. It caused sibilance and clicking problems. Somehow the clock at my software didn’t correspond with my converter. Maybe something got reset after a software update. Once I made sure everything was running on the same clock the issue was...

@radardoug Maybe he’s not waiting for new customers? The man wants to run his business the way he wants to. Unconventional, yes. But he’s loyal as well. I had a technical problem after many years. He repaired it without charging me anything. That’s also something normal companies don’t do! Simply ac...

I would suggest being patient. I’ve connected with him many years ago and after one or two months he gave a date for a workshop at his studio in South Germany. These two days were crucial and gave me a good start. At the end of the workshop we could buy the VR. NB: don’t bugger him with emails, it’s...

Thanks for this information @david34 and @mushroomjesus . Yes, Souri contacted me to say he doesn't do them anymore.
Interesting to read about the different diamond.

Hi, greetings to you all

Does someone have experience with the high end stylus of Souri as advertised on the Vinyl Recorder website? Wondering in which way the transcription is better than the normal stylus…

Thanks

Actually I never had this problem. Apparently strange if I read all these comments. Of course sometimes there is a warped blank, but it flattens perfectly when I put it on the warm cuttingtable. I use 2mm blanks, heating with the two Souri lamps and between 40-50 degrees C.

I run a SP10 myself with nice results. I didn't make any height adjustments. I had a custom mat made though. My SP10 mat wasn't close to some kind of flat. About weight. I think a SP10 can handle more weight than you'll ever need. So focus on your groove width/depth with a microscope and adjust acc...

It’s the angle of the photo which makes it look not parallel. It’s maybe 5% off but a little off doesn’t matter that much. With many parameters in play- weight stylus, counterweight, angle it’s just a matter of fiddling around. Your VR is different from others so the setting is unique as well- withi...

Hey there :) Any chip jar should be fine to be honest… The problem arises when opening the lid while the suction is on. This creates a high tension to the lid which eventually will rip. I’ve also ripped one before. Best turn off the suction before opening the lid. This saves you so much money and it...

Hey Soulbear,
Yes. This is useful information. Thanks much for uploading this.

Jeez. So sorry to hear this Ben. That’s really very scary. Thanks for taking the effort of warning us. It’s indeed a sharp high sound. Never even thought such thing can happen. Since I’m a musician myself I may start using ear protection.

I hope you recover soon.

I’m amazed so many people pay upfront for a machine which doesn’t even exist yet. And now waiting for 2+ years. For the same money you can get a couple of Souri’s. Anyway, wish you people all the luck. Hope it will go well for you. I'm amazed that you apparently know where someone can purchase mult...

I’m amazed so many people pay upfront for a machine which doesn’t even exist yet. And now waiting for 2+ years. For the same money you can get a couple of Souri’s. Anyway, wish you people all the luck. Hope it will go well for you.

PMST wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 12, 2022 11:09 am

I run my lathes from UPS power supplies (APC) and never had any mains or electrical noises or issues since.

Great tip! Many thanks

Love the look of those. Remind me of old Moog synths which got forgotten and stored once and looked the same as this t560... Time is a wonderful thing...
Great that Souri is so supportive. Hope someone has good advice for the refurbishing.

Interesting topic guys.

Impressive and very beautiful! Keep posting pictures please!