I just got a Wilcox-Gay Recordio (not the porno)

It's pretty dope and I worked out all the bad grease to make the motor 33-78/lathe run smoothly.
The amp crackles a bit, but I got a guy who can fix it dirt cheap. Its not really an issue just a little noise here and there, I think its a capacitor or the master volume knob has to get a little more cleaning inside.
I am currently growing my own crystals haha to refuel the cutter head. I feel like the Wizard.
If that don't work I'll go to Gibs but I'll let you all know how it turns out with my home brew crystals.
QUESTIONS:
1) Would a gramophone needle fit in the Astatic cutting head?
2) I assume the LOUD needles cut louder than the SOFT needles, anyone know?
3) Does anyone have any recordings of a Wilcox Gay Recordio (not the porno

Reason being gramophone needles are cheap and I could sharpen a bunch to get long runs cut.
I have a cheap supplier of PolyCarbonate .04 at around $1.50 for a 12''.
I'll be cutting bands selling records nasty cheap like $3.50 a 7'' because of the lo-fi results
The bands I know are into that kinda recording anyways (without being on vinyl)
I book bands on tours right now and this would be another way to help them out on the road with some cool DIY merch.
If anyone can answer the questions I'd appreciate it a lot.
Thanks,
The Wizard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cKkdwAaljM