I'm restoring a 1941 Philco Beam of Light 78 rpm phonograph (Radio/phono Model 41-608) with the optional HR-1 record cutter (X-26 crystal cartridge with steel cutter stylus). I've had the playback tone arm and record cutter cartridge rebuilt by Gib at West Tech; I've repainted the changer; and now I'm starting to work on the mechanism.
However, I need a source for blank discs to test the record cutter and for general recording use. I see PVC/vinyl blanks for sale at about $3.50 each which is not a bad price, but I worry that the PVC/vinyl may be too soft for the steel cutter or that the heavier tacking of playback tone arm may destroy the recorded PVC/vinyl disc after a few plays.
Does anyone have any experience with this and can they recommend a source for a good, economical source for the correct type of record blanks for this type of cutter and application? After reading several posts on potential issues, I prefer not to go the NOS route for blanks if possible.
Scott
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Re: Record Blanks for 1941 Philco Beam of Light Record Cutte
Actually, you've got it backwards. PVC, etc. Are too hard to cut into without excessive surface noise. The Newbie FAQ should cover all this.