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Post: # 13065Unread post d Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:12 pm

Hey Andy,

thanks for a vid and for information. Always nice to see the process

What material have you tried instead of lexan?

Post: # 13067Unread post **JayDC** Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:51 pm

andybee wrote:yes, correct no facets -> hard materials, plastic, copper.

Whoa, I can cut on copper with these? There is a bunch of flat copper in the basement here, coz my great uncle work for the metal union..

Post: # 13068Unread post **cymbalism** Wed Mar 02, 2011 4:31 pm

I've cut a few 7"s and LPs so far with brilliant results. I don't understand why people are having chip issues, mine comes off just fine into the suction tube. Steven is offering a great product to people, don't let the lack of reply steer you wrong, his diamonds are the real deal and actually work!

Post: # 13074Unread post **andybee** Thu Mar 03, 2011 2:46 am

yes, copper can be cutted, but must be soft copper and you need
a DMM Lathe to do this.
copper chip comes off very hard, you need a special suction for this,
copper blanks must be complete flat on the turntable and must have
a perfect, shiny surface...
be careful!

stylus can be dead very soon...

Post: # 13086Unread post **JayDC** Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:06 am

What makes a DMM head more able to cut copper over normal heads?

Post: # 13091Unread post **fraggle** Thu Mar 03, 2011 4:38 pm

Just out of interest why do you want to cut copper?

Post: # 13092Unread post **JayDC** Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:43 pm

The fact that i have some to cut...

Post: # 13096Unread post **piaptk** Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:17 pm

fraggle wrote:Just out of interest why do you want to cut copper?

A true METAL record. harharhar....

Post: # 13116Unread post **andybee** Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:58 am

the head must be strong, but the head is not the problem,
the problem is the chip, read my postings.
and, you need a special, soft copper for cutting, some people
did cuts into electronic blanks.. but this is an experiment

Post: # 13129Unread post **mossboss** Sat Mar 05, 2011 3:38 am

Electronic Blanks from German, translation = Printed Circuit Board in English
or Copper Clad board
Cheers

Post: # 13260Unread post **JayDC** Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:27 pm

stupid white sapphire, tricking me..

Post: # 13261Unread post **JayDC** Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:28 pm

SHANK!!! what ur turn around time if I provide you with the long shank (462)? I thought I had a diamond, turns out to be a white sapphire.. I need a diamond asap, DEMF is fast approaching..

aaaaackkkkkuuughhhghghghghhghhg!!!!! MF!

Post: # 13305Unread post **piaptk** Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:35 pm

JayDC wrote:stupid white sapphire, tricking me..

Did you buy it on ebay? Every sapphire that pops up on there is listed as a diamond...

Post: # 13306Unread post **JayDC** Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:07 pm

piaptk wrote:
JayDC wrote:stupid white sapphire, tricking me..
Did you buy it on ebay? Every sapphire that pops up on there is listed as a diamond...

no, it came with my lathe when I bought it.. they never told me it was a diamond, I just assumed because of its coloring.. I just didn't know that sapphires could come in white.. I'm not a jeweler..

Post: # 13311Unread post **Simon** Sat Mar 12, 2011 5:43 pm

JayDC wrote:
piaptk wrote:
JayDC wrote:stupid white sapphire, tricking me..
Did you buy it on ebay? Every sapphire that pops up on there is listed as a diamond...
no, it came with my lathe when I bought it.. they never told me it was a diamond, I just assumed because of its coloring.. I just didn't know that sapphires could come in white.. I'm not a jeweler..

Yes they can

Post: # 13453Unread post **JayDC** Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:45 pm

I think I have made a good decision, and I'm going to stick with acetates for now.. I feel you trade sound quality for durability with the poly, even on a calibrated and proper setup..

For DJ's that scratch (battle DJ's) this stuff is perfect, you can make some great one off battle records with these for sure.. but for what I'm doing DJ wise I need the better quality sound..

I recently covered my lathe in dyamat extreme, and I'm surprised at the results.. I cut down the motor hum, and I have seemed to have improved my cutting head..

I basically wrapped the head in this stuff, and now it sounds like a dream. I covered the top of the platter, and 12" circle under the platter (to give room for the idlers). I plan on covering the overhead parts as well.. Looks like shit I have to say, but the sound improvement is worth the poor looks..

Post: # 13462Unread post **piaptk** Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:38 am

How noisy was your motor to begin with?

I've got a motor that is LOUD and you can feel the vibration on the plinith. It's in the middle of being worked on by Kris, so I haven't cut anything with it, but I'm wondering if the Dynamat would make it usable, as I don't think it will sound very good with the motor the way it is. Would be worth the $40 of Dynamat if it will reduce the rumble I'm sure will be present without it, but I don't want to throw that $40 at it, unless I know it will work.

Post: # 13463Unread post **JayDC** Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:57 am

It dampened my head and platter pretty well (it doesn't ring anymore).. There is an audible difference between before and after. I found a 18" x 32" piece on ebay for about 20 bucks. There is still a slight 60hz hum present in the silent groove, but as soon as the music hits, it more clear, and less distorted at high levels (I cut very bass heavy music).

I'm really starting to wonder if the hum is from the electricity running through the body of the thing. Maybe it's time to hard wire everything and stop using the body as neutral. Then ground the motor to earth (3 prong). So that the only electricity touching the head is from the amp.

TBH: I never heard another presto, so I have nothing to compare it to.

Post: # 13465Unread post **opcode66** Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:52 am

60 hz hum sound like a ground loop...

http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=en&safe=off&q=60+hz+humm+ground+loop&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=6b08790fb43c8af4

Post: # 13480Unread post **JayDC** Fri Mar 18, 2011 12:31 pm

opcode66 wrote:60 hz hum sound like a ground loop...

http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=en&safe=off&q=60+hz+humm+ground+loop&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=6b08790fb43c8af4

I agree. The presto has no ground at all, and all grounding lead directly to the chassis. The only way I can see of removing it would be to hard wire the microscope, and stylus heater (use 2 wires, not one). I can then ground the motor using a grounded power cord. I feed my amp using an optical digital connection and there is no hum present in the amp, if i listen using head phones.