looking for Neumann technical documentation

[MusicFan]

Hi All,

Do you think it is possible to rebuild Neumann's cutting lathe? I have found a smart guy who is able to rebuild Neumann's lathe basing on the documentation.... what do you think it is possible to find it? COuld anyone help? I was looking for any cutting lathe around the world and failed so it is the last way.
best

[opcode66]

The best you'll find is the setup and operations manuals as well as some schematics. All are available on acd sold on eBay. There are a number of bulletins and white papers. Almost all of which are in the red book from the AES. A few are held secret by some lathe techs. That is all. You will not find mechanical drawings of any of the parts (other than a very simple one of the SX cutterhead's external measurements).

Can you remake a Neumann? How big is your budget? That would be enormously expensive. Especially if you are trying to match the quality. It would take one person maybe a couple decades to work out manufacturing all of the individual components and electronics to the same level of quality. Just impossible. The cutterhead alone would take years. I know...

I would recommend piecing something together. Many of us are close to finishing parts that could form a lathe. Flo has many products as well.

[MusicFan]

Thanks for your reply. That's why I am here as I am completely new in this area. However, If you have any information on any lathe for sale please let me know. I will be interested in buying this urgently. Need it very much. I ve got people but have no equipment....

Many thanks!