The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Hello, my name is Marc and I’m based in Brittany, France. I took my first steps with a Vanrock ATOM101, but without success, due to mechanical issues caused by transport. Still, I haven’t lost hope! I’m currently setting up a workshop/studio to engrave narrations and dedications on 7-inch records. I...

Hello Everybody. I do not know what to do! After extensive troubleshooting on my modified Vanrock ATOM101, I’ve identified the root cause of persistent sibilance/whistling during cutting: - A plastic part of the weight/Lock-Free mechanism was damaged during shipping, making it impossible to adjust t...

Hi MRD, Thank you for your answer. I didn't take off anything, because I do not know anything on this old machine, and did not find any documentation to do something without danger. So, I did not attach the counterweight. I've just see from external that the spring seems OK. Concerning the platter, ...

Hello, I've just receive my ATOM101 from Japan. I have several problems that I try to describe bellow: The sapphire is not powered because one wire is missing. I tested it with one wire connected, and the ampmeter does not increase in intensity on the VU meter. I try with the diamond and the ampmete...