Incomplete Scully

Post: # 15309Unread post **JayDC** Sat Jun 11, 2011 4:16 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/SCULLY-RECORD-LATHE-CUTTER-ACETATE-PHONOGRAPH-RECORDER-/110699924839?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c63acd67

looks incomplete, no motor or anyting..

Post: # 15311Unread post **opcode66** Sat Jun 11, 2011 5:49 pm

Yea, just the lathe body. That's it.

Post: # 15316Unread post **JayDC** Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:24 am

I think I could maybe use it instead of the presto to go along wit my lathe controller shit. This with all new electronics, and a caruso would be sikkkkkk, for sure.

Seller doesn't seem very cool. I asked for the location for local pick up, and he came back really quick, no.. shipping only. which I would assume is at least a few hundred dollars. I figured this would give me a chance to inspect the lathe, to make sure it's not missing something I can't replace.

was going to make a cash offer too, but if he cant be adult about it, screw it.. I don't really have money to waste on scrap metal.

Post: # 15318Unread post **opcode66** Sun Jun 12, 2011 7:03 am

For sure you could use that lathe body Jay! It would be perfect for you since it is just the body and is well suited for your motor and pitch control mods. You are progressing nicely with that project by the way...

A nice, solid, heavy and well crafted body like that one would be very desirable. Especially with that heavy platter that can take a 14" master lacquer. Probably would have to replace some parts like the platter bearing. But, for the rigth price it would totally be worth it.

Post: # 15320Unread post **JayDC** Sun Jun 12, 2011 3:16 pm

My communication wit the seller has lead me to just leave it alone. a shame too.

Post: # 15322Unread post **dietrich10** Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:53 pm

@Jay-I can see no one bidding on this for his asking. Is it even worth $700 as is?

Post: # 15324Unread post **fraggle** Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:51 pm

i'm not a pro but without a million spare parts it's probably more a pain than fun. does it come with the motors?

Post: # 15327Unread post **TotalSonic** Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:39 pm

fraggle wrote:i'm not a pro but without a million spare parts it's probably more a pain than fun. does it come with the motors?

It says included are what's in the photos. so: No motor! (or pitch computer, lathe controls, cutter head mount, vacuum system, cutterhead, amps, belts, etc.)

So unless you're looking for a fairly long term project piecing together everything - I personally wouldn't go for it unless you just need the parts (especially since condition of the feedscrew for the sled is unknown).

Best regards,
Steve Berson

Post: # 15333Unread post **JayDC** Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:40 pm

its prefect for me, as long as the feedscrew is ok... was going to inspect, and pay cash.. seller doen't want to sell it.. i tink.. like i said, my lathe controller, and a caruso would make dis sled complete..

Post: # 15353Unread post **JayDC** Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:04 am

dietrich10 wrote:@Jay-I can see no one bidding on this for his asking. Is it even worth $700 as is?

was going to offer $500 cash and take it away for free.. not interested if the seller is going to act immature...

Plenty of fish, when the time is right one will float my way, and I'll grab it wif my bare hands...

Post: # 15358Unread post **dietrich10** Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:01 pm

$900 BIN shipped!
you can get a scully basketcase with all parts for $4000

Post: # 15362Unread post **Aussie0zborn** Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:48 am

Is he for real??? But it Now or $99.99 or make offer. No pick up. So, $801.99 for shipping?

http://cgi.ebay.com/SCULLYRECORDLATHE-/110702635194?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c66428ba

Post: # 15376Unread post **JayDC** Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:39 pm

doesn't matter.. I won't ave time to even attempt.. seems duty calls else where... lock and load..

Post: # 15380Unread post **13yo** Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:19 pm

dietrich10 wrote:$900 BIN shipped!
you can get a scully basketcase with all parts for $4000

where?

m

Post: # 15390Unread post **dietrich10** Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:58 pm

there are 1940s scully lathes in pieces available.
no heads or electronics with them. also not sure of the mounts with it
lathe and motor+tables etc
sold as-is
and i was wrong $4500...

pm if interest, east coast location

Post: # 15558Unread post **piaptk** Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:31 pm

Relisted for $769 Buy it now with FREE shipping..

http://cgi.ebay.com/SCULLY-RECORD-LATHE-CUTTER-RECORDER-/110706493196?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c69f070c

Post: # 15595Unread post **petermontg** Sat Jun 25, 2011 10:47 am

Is there somebody who recondition's scullys? or is it a case of finding one and having somebody doing the work for you?

In Europe who would this be?

Post: # 15596Unread post **Nickou** Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:54 am

petermontg wrote:Is there somebody who recondition's scullys? or is it a case of finding one and having somebody doing the work for you?

In Europe who would this be?

Florian Kaufman ( Flozky) is probably the person who has the biggest knowledge for that.
He lives in switzerland www.floka.com

You can also ask Jvo Studer / Vinylium , they are friend ...

I am working with them since the last century , and they are more than good , also very friendly ...

Post: # 15597Unread post **leo gonzalez** Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:12 pm

petermontg wrote:Is there somebody who recondition's scullys? or is it a case of finding one and having somebody doing the work for you?

In Europe who would this be?

in europe vinylium can help you. both jvo and flo have experience with scullys. in the states Len Horowitz or Albert Grundy can help you too.

there are a few tricky spots on them that get compromised over the years due to storage conditions and also on the way they move them around. mechanically, the lathe itself is very straight forward...

the condition of the feed-screw should be one of your biggest concerns, due that it is a very expensive part to duplicate if it's in really bad shape. removing them can be a bit tricky... there is something like a phenolic interconnect gear between the inside-out outside-in screws that is a nightmare to release... first time you do it, its a nightmare, second time painful, third time a walk in the park... cleaning them is needed. soaking them in acetone over the night can help relesing oil, grease, rust, dirt.... then you can soft brush it or blow it with compressed air...

chances are that you will have to change the bearing so the screws can run free and also noise free. these can be hard to find... they need to fit exactly the cage where they mount on, if there is considerable play between them and the mount cage, it can lead to cutting patterns on the record.

after seeing the photos, you'll prob going to want to replace the cork mat on the turntable or find another material that could work and also be flat... that can add to your overall tweaking time.

underneath the saddle there are some copper guides that are part of the saddle to screw engage mechanism. those can easily break, bent, dent, if the saddle has been mishandled. if removing a scully saddle from the lathe always lay it somewhere with this in mind.

motor and feedsystem another chapter...

L

Post: # 15606Unread post **petermontg** Sun Jun 26, 2011 2:29 pm

Thats good news that somebody in this partt of the world can recondition.

considering that the chances of ever having the funds for a neumann are slim, a scully with a neuman or even vinylium head would be nice.

now to hunt a sucker down.

Thanks for your input leo, it would'nt be something id undertake myself but its always good to know what to look after and what not to get frustrated with.