Is My Needle Dull? Pics Included
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- sgreiner1011
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Is My Needle Dull? Pics Included
Hi All Once Again,
I am using a K10 Presto and I am cutting 45s. My sapphire needle is starting to make a lot of noise. While cutting virgin PVC (not embossing), every now and then I get a high pitched screech. Sometimes it lasts for a good 20 seconds or so. I tried to adjust the force of the cutting head, but that doesn't do anything. After cutting, I hear the same screech when playing record (which isn't surprising) and I also get what sounds like two pieces of paper constantly rubbing against each other while the music is playing on the player. When I first started to cut about a month ago, the cuts were really quiet and I was impressed with how it sounded. Now all of a sudden I am getting all this noise. It didn't happen gradually either. I didn't bump or drop the needle. I actually had it sitting for about 2 weeks with the lid on it, so nothing could have happened to the needle during that time.
Below I have 3 pictures that are at about x15 magnification. Sorry if they aren't too clear, but I think everyone can tell if its dull or not. The first picture looks dull to me.
I am using a K10 Presto and I am cutting 45s. My sapphire needle is starting to make a lot of noise. While cutting virgin PVC (not embossing), every now and then I get a high pitched screech. Sometimes it lasts for a good 20 seconds or so. I tried to adjust the force of the cutting head, but that doesn't do anything. After cutting, I hear the same screech when playing record (which isn't surprising) and I also get what sounds like two pieces of paper constantly rubbing against each other while the music is playing on the player. When I first started to cut about a month ago, the cuts were really quiet and I was impressed with how it sounded. Now all of a sudden I am getting all this noise. It didn't happen gradually either. I didn't bump or drop the needle. I actually had it sitting for about 2 weeks with the lid on it, so nothing could have happened to the needle during that time.
Below I have 3 pictures that are at about x15 magnification. Sorry if they aren't too clear, but I think everyone can tell if its dull or not. The first picture looks dull to me.
Re: Is My Needle Dull? Pics Included
So guess what with a sapphire now...^^The Shank wrote:So you need a diamond stylus, not a sapphire that won't cut... and even with a diamonds, the results won't be glorious and will break the tipsgreiner1011 wrote:I am using these--> https://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Large-Hole-Blank-Vinyl-Records-QTY-of-10/253054296263?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Its states they are virgin PVC. I do not know a lot about the different types.
Thanks!!
prematurely.
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* Blank records
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- sgreiner1011
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Re: Is My Needle Dull? Pics Included
My sapphire did cut nicely the first ~10 times. I do not know how old that sapphire is since it came with the lathe, so I cant really tell if it failed too early. You said the diamond will break prematurely and the sound wont be glorious. The sapphire I was using was pretty glorious and very quiet. I have the suspicion that a diamond will act the same as my sapphire. You kind of scared me away by saying a diamond will fail prematurely. Will it break just like my sapphire seemed to have? Will a diamond last longer at least? What kinds of mistakes will break a diamond aside from the obvious? (dropping it, etc.)The Shank wrote:
sgreiner1011 wrote:
I am using these--> https://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Large-Hole-B ... 2749.l2649
Its states they are virgin PVC. I do not know a lot about the different types.
Thanks!!
So you need a diamond stylus, not a sapphire that won't cut... and even with a diamonds, the results won't be glorious and will break the tip
prematurely.
So guess what with a sapphire now...^^
Thanks and congratulations on winning the World Cup!
Re: Is My Needle Dull? Pics Included
So if you're happy with that... You should continue to train with cheap stuff before reaching the next step
Thank you for the world cup... But each time I read congrats I feel I have to drink a beer... Anyway, one more or less...And it's the week end... And we are in summer...And it's short drink time here...Beer!
Thank you for the world cup... But each time I read congrats I feel I have to drink a beer... Anyway, one more or less...And it's the week end... And we are in summer...And it's short drink time here...Beer!
http://www.myshank.com
skype : steven.myshank
* Diamond cutting stylus officials/prototypes
* Resharpening services
* Blank records
* Cutting lathe
skype : steven.myshank
* Diamond cutting stylus officials/prototypes
* Resharpening services
* Blank records
* Cutting lathe
- sgreiner1011
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Re: Is My Needle Dull? Pics Included
If I train with the cheap stuff, I feel I'm not learning anything. I have bought cheap stuff in the past and cannot get rid of background (grinding, squeaking) noise. In order to learn, I have to spend the money/time and see where it takes me.So if you're happy with that... You should continue to train with cheap stuff before reaching the next step
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Re: Is My Needle Dull? Pics Included
Welcome to the game,even the cheap stuff isnt all that cheap when you get to the 500 cut mark. Best to use the search on this site n read everything over on styliis n record blanks,plastics ect.. it wil save you alot of time n money by being able to make propper choices regarding what kind of material to cut n with what styli to use for the task. Sure way of wasting money is to cut on a hard plastic blank with sapphire .u can emboss with sapphire as well,just search for the threads n browse.
Maximum respect,
Patrick
Maximum respect,
Patrick