The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Hey all! I'm selling my working ROK lathe and other bits with it. The lathe is a Rek-O-Kut Master Pro Model M-5 16" overhead on a Rek-O-Kut Model LP-743 turntable. It is all mounted on a custom plinth that dare I say looks stunning and the build quality is amazing. The plinth has a power strip insid...

I already spoke with Mike and he doesn't have anything sadly.

My Presto 1-C doesn't have the original stylus screw to hold it in place. It's the wrong threading so the stylus loosens and will move upon engaging the head to the disc. Anyone have a spare they can sell?

Thanks!

I wanted to tell the story of how I came about my Neumann VMS66 lathe. There's a lot of history and even more I'm trying to fill in as I research more into the former owner and the gear I procured from him. I'll just start at the beginning. I started working in audio upon graduating from Sheffield I...

I emboss for now but I do plan on cutting at some point.

I wanted to do write up about the belt drive I got from Jed to run my lathe. I have a 1950's Rek-O-Kut LP-743 12" transcription turntable with a ROK Master Pro Model M-5 16" overhead lathe with Presto 1-C cutting head. The feedscrew is powered by a variable speed motor that was a mod from my good fr...

Not sure if it's anodised.. I've tried various points on the arm and there wasn't a difference. The only major difference I can make is putting the ground wire on the left positive lug on the cart.

I have a ROK tone arm I installed on my lathe but I'm having trouble getting it grounded. I have the cartridge head wired directly to RCA male jacks; right and left channels respectively. I have the positive of each channel going to the tip of the RCA, and the negative from each channel going to the...

Hey all,

I just got a restored RoK R8 amp and was looking for a manual. There's a few unknowns I'd like to see if the manual addresses but haven't been able to locate one.

Of anyone has a copy of love of you could share it. I'll chip in a coffee or beer for the trouble.

Thanks!
Rick

Do you have the cutter heads left?

Still available?

Here's a few pics I had.

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piaptk wrote:He is asking if you have a feedscrew crank.

Ah yes it does.

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trailerparkjesus wrote:Is it spiral?

Not familiar with that bit of lingo. It has variable pitch and it's fed via a feed screw...

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You will never be able to cut a record that competes with a modern record cut on a Scully or Neumann for a machine that cost 1/20th the price of one of those professional machines. But, if you are doing short run records for non-picky customers, you could probably cut a decent sounding (but on the ...

So I have a Fairchild 530 turntable and Rek o Kut M5 overhead with Audax (spelling?) cutting head. I'm currently getting a vacuum and stylus heating system installed, as well as a few other mods but at the end of the day, will this be able to cut masters for pressing? I'm an audio engineer by trade ...

soeffingodly wrote:I'm a big fan of the Presto K-8. I love mine. But it also has a 1C cutter head. And it cuts at 33 1/3 & 78.

What do you mean C1 cutter head? If I remember reading the Presto K-8 only cuts in 33 1/3 and 78?

Hello Firstly I'm a beginner, obviously. I am a recording engineer but I wanted to start offering some unique services to clients. Cutting a 45 single I thought would be a cool thing. So I wanted to ask you all what a good mono 45 lathe would be to start out and learn on. Simple question, just looki...

Will you ship to US?

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