suggestions on 12" mono DIY cutter

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groove dog
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suggestions on 12" mono DIY cutter

Post: # 8824Unread post groove dog
Tue May 11, 2010 12:13 pm

howdy,

i've been eying old Presto K8 and K10s lately - eventually i'd like to find an old mono all-in-one cutter that can do 33 1/3, 45, and up to a full 12" acetate.

my ideal criteria would be:

- 33 1/3 and 45
- mono
- ideally an old tube model
- 12" discs
- cutter head/etc that aren't completely impossible to replace when they wear out


any suggestions/experiences would be greatly appreciated. cheers!
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Post: # 8835Unread post groove dog
Wed May 12, 2010 9:42 am

so to amend that - looks like a K10 CAN cut 12" discs.

any others? wicox-gay?
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Post: # 8836Unread post Simon
Wed May 12, 2010 9:59 am

I would save up and buy a overhead lathe in a box like larger Prestos and Rek O Kuts as you will get a better performance.



This is one I am selling.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180505760459
Happy to learn something new.
Wanted: Stylus for Presto, Mono heads Grampian, Fairchild, Presto, Fairchild 740 lathes, Presto 8n, 8d 8dg lathes or parts or Presto or wot ever recording Amps, PM me what you have for sale.
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