The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Old thread - but interested.

Have you finished any units? Any pics to share? Interested

Thanks - I am aware the 171-A was the Presto 75-A specific unit. jesusfwrl Thanks for those fantastic pictures - Two rather specific questions for you: - Any chance you could weigh your 171-A? - What is the material suspended on the inner portion composed of? I was under the impression that inner pi...

The title says it all - recently picked up a Presto 75A which appears to be without its damper/glycerin dashpot.

If anyone has a spare, I would be interested.

*Alternatively if anyone has come up with a DIY replacement I would welcome suggestions.

Have you checked out http://www.apollomasters.com/?

Old post - but...

Did you ever give this a try?

Very old post - but I am curious if you were ever able to find the instructions/manual for the RekOCut R8A

Thanks for the responses to date.

In the U.S. here.

As mentioned - just confounded by the variability in pricing. Unit A in working condition (but needs some TLC) is $1k whereas another unit in similar condition is 4x the price.

Hi all,

Fairly new to this game, and as I browse various models I am shocked by the variability in pricing.

Can anyone provide reference regarding "fair pricing" for common models? Such as various Presto models (6n, 75 a/b), Vanrock ATOM, other small Had a models.

Thanks for your time/thoughts.