The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Hi All- Thanks for the info! I will post some pics once I get access to a better camera than my phone- it doesn't do macro too well. Regarding Emory Cook: This is very interesting... I actually bought a couple of his early Calypso records years ago, and then some of the CD reissues made by Smithsoni...

Hello all! I recently acquired a Fairchild 539A lathe with a Cook F7 cutting head attached. The condition is pretty rough... The mechanicals seem solid, but all the rubber bushings are shot, and the cloth wiring looks like it needs replacing. I have some experience fixing old electronics, but I've n...

Hello all! I recently stumbled upon a Fairchild 539G lathe with a Cook F7 cutting head attached. Condition is pretty rough, but probably serviceable with a little work. I'll have some questions to be sure... I've got some experience messing with tube amps and things, but never tried cutting a record...