The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

> The problem I predict is the cutting head bumping into the flange. (The flange is the 2 1/2 inch piece that fits over the label and drives the worm gear that drives the feed screw.) First, I picture the bottom of the head scraping the flat part of the flange. Does the head clear that when correctl...

Steve wrote: > I am unclear as to whether the run-off groove can extend beyond this point because the lathe is not yet fully functional. (anyone know?) (EDIT: It appears that on the Presto 6N, That's IT.) There are two ways to extend the travel of the cutterhead on a 6N so that lock grooves as small...

Trolls: I have a Presto 6N with a Grampian cutterhead. I am beginning the process of finding or fabricating the hardware needed to heat the stylus and vacuum the thread. I would gladly buy these parts if I can find them. Otherwise I would like to see how others have accomplished these fuctions on a ...

According to the Grampian Cutterhead manual, the Type "D" head is drilled and tapped to accept a Fairchild Hot Stylus Assembly. I would like to buy one of these. Since they may not be readily available, I am prepared to fabricate one, but I need to know what they look like. Do any of you trolls have...

Greetings Trolls: I am new to this list. I have just commenced cutting with a Presto 6N/Grampian head/Gotham amplifier. Sounds great. Today's question: Does anyone know if sheets of Avery-style labels are available for print-your-own record labeling? I have found large, round labels, but none with a...