Mono Cutterhead Repair
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Mono Cutterhead Repair
Have a mono cutterhead that no longer works? Blown coil? Missing or torn damper? Missing or stripped screws? Weak magnet or poor response? Missing, damaged or broken parts? Want your coils converted to 4 or 8 Ohms? Need your wiring replaced? Want to have this all done and more???? Look no further my friend.
We are a one stop shop for all your mono cutterhead needs. We work on a variety of mono coil based cutterheads. We can also machine, CNC or 3D design and print cloned parts to suit your specific needs.
We guarantee fast turnaround times. You’ll know within days of your cutterhead arriving exactly what is needed to bring it back to its former glory. You’ll have your head back within 2 months and generally never more. High quality and reliable work for a reasonable price.
Please feel free to contact us with questions, for a quote, or to arrange for service.
http://cutterhead.repair/
Before and after Full Service: Rewiring: Stylus Screws:
We are a one stop shop for all your mono cutterhead needs. We work on a variety of mono coil based cutterheads. We can also machine, CNC or 3D design and print cloned parts to suit your specific needs.
We guarantee fast turnaround times. You’ll know within days of your cutterhead arriving exactly what is needed to bring it back to its former glory. You’ll have your head back within 2 months and generally never more. High quality and reliable work for a reasonable price.
Please feel free to contact us with questions, for a quote, or to arrange for service.
http://cutterhead.repair/
Before and after Full Service: Rewiring: Stylus Screws:
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Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
I highly recommend Todd!
He's repaired seven of my Presto 1C/1D heads and he stands by his repairs. He cleans up the guts, rewires, can rewind your 500 ohm heads to 8ohms, etc.
And best of all, he's one of the oldest and most established members of the board. I lost 5 cutter heads to various repair guys who popped up and then disappeared, and it's a godsend to have someone reliable that is known quantity working on them. Todd has his hands in so many vinyl projects, Bladerunner Stereo Cutterhead, Groove Graphics, etc.
The old adage of "Cheap, Quick, or Good: Choose two, because you can't get all three" actually doesn't apply now. His prices are very reasonable, his turn time is quick, and the repairs are done right!
"Five Stars! Top Ebayer! A++++++ Look Forward to Dealing with Again!"
He's repaired seven of my Presto 1C/1D heads and he stands by his repairs. He cleans up the guts, rewires, can rewind your 500 ohm heads to 8ohms, etc.
And best of all, he's one of the oldest and most established members of the board. I lost 5 cutter heads to various repair guys who popped up and then disappeared, and it's a godsend to have someone reliable that is known quantity working on them. Todd has his hands in so many vinyl projects, Bladerunner Stereo Cutterhead, Groove Graphics, etc.
The old adage of "Cheap, Quick, or Good: Choose two, because you can't get all three" actually doesn't apply now. His prices are very reasonable, his turn time is quick, and the repairs are done right!
"Five Stars! Top Ebayer! A++++++ Look Forward to Dealing with Again!"
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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
I if ever in need will for sure use Todd too.
seems like a trusty guy who is dedicated to keeping & help keeping this art alive.
I anxiously await bladerunner & hope even he then makes *nudge* mono heads too.
ps thnx for the vid Todd
seems like a trusty guy who is dedicated to keeping & help keeping this art alive.
I anxiously await bladerunner & hope even he then makes *nudge* mono heads too.
ps thnx for the vid Todd
Cheers,
recordboy
recordboy
Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
Presto 5C Damper clones
Precision CNC cut. I can also make 1C and 1D damper clones
Precision CNC cut. I can also make 1C and 1D damper clones
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Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
- grooveguy
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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
Hey, Todd,
Just a quick note to thank you for 'rising to the occasion' with respect to cutterhead repair. You obviously have a feeling for, and skill in, this important work, and clearly take pride in your craftsmanship. Good man, keep it up!
Grooveguy
Brea, CA
Just a quick note to thank you for 'rising to the occasion' with respect to cutterhead repair. You obviously have a feeling for, and skill in, this important work, and clearly take pride in your craftsmanship. Good man, keep it up!
Grooveguy
Brea, CA
Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
Presto 1D Damper Clones
Precision CNC cut
Ready for installation!
Precision CNC cut
Ready for installation!
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Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
- bruisedtongue
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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
Just got mine back! So good!
Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
Just wanna say a massive thank you to opcode for sorting out our Presto 5c. really thorough job - especially the new damper! and thanks for explaining it all as you went to a newbie such as myself, can't wait to get this thing started ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
here to echo the sentiments of others,
Todd rewound my original 1D to 8 ohm, among a host of other tune ups and checks.
the attention to detail, precision, and especially documentation and service was very well worth it.
I highly recommend Todd's repair to anyone, with any level of head, and any level of understanding.
He'll help you through the process, and you will come out with a great working head, as well as a bit more understanding of how it works, and how Todd helped to keep it in top shape.
I feel very comfortable knowing Todd is around if anything should go awry with any of my heads.
Todd rewound my original 1D to 8 ohm, among a host of other tune ups and checks.
the attention to detail, precision, and especially documentation and service was very well worth it.
I highly recommend Todd's repair to anyone, with any level of head, and any level of understanding.
He'll help you through the process, and you will come out with a great working head, as well as a bit more understanding of how it works, and how Todd helped to keep it in top shape.
I feel very comfortable knowing Todd is around if anything should go awry with any of my heads.
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- cheapthrills
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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
Just got the word that my Presto 1D heads are ready for shipment after total overhaul. Todd's work looks clean and detail oriented. I'm stoked!
He sent me this video of testing the heads:
https://youtu.be/fkB-ZGKXsnI
He sent me this video of testing the heads:
https://youtu.be/fkB-ZGKXsnI
Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
I just got my Pierre Clemente and Recordio cutterheads back from Todd. I got bounced around to a lot of people who were afraid to take on those machines because they'd never seen or even heard of them before, Todd was excited to do the work and got them cleaned up and singing as if they were new out of the box again. He took great care of me, answered all of my questions, kept in contact throughout the project and now that they're back in my hands, and had a quick turn around. I'd highly recommend!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDevB9SaW74&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDevB9SaW74&feature=youtu.be
- cheapthrills
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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
A big thumbs up to Todd who rewound both of my Presto cutter heads. I can finally start cutting thanks to his expertise and fast turn a round. I highly recommend Todd's full treatment!
Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
I've completed a number of cutterhead repairs since I last posted. This helps me with my cutterhead development in some ways with respect to a more concrete understanding of the basic physics. This work also establishes me and my craft as being unquestionable and demonstrable. I am now a known quantity to the extent that I now have an SX68 on the bench for repair! That is also very good news for myself and the community here in the USA.
Just to let anyone with a Presto that is missing springs or has broken or worn out springs know that I have sorted out cloning them myself. I tried to have some one make them for me. But, they were not durable enough and bent/collapsed under the pressure once installed. I then set out to understand how to make them. It is not particularly hard... As long as you have the right tool. I had to make my own bending/forming tool. You take hardened steel pins and torch them to red hot, use a custom bending/forming tool, immediately quench in cool water, trim to length, grind the ends to smooth balls, thoroughly clean, and Nickel plate. This is what the final results look like. Please contact me if you are in need of these cloned parts or have a head to send me. I can repair any mono cutterhead and am now taking Neumann SX and Westrex heads.
Just to let anyone with a Presto that is missing springs or has broken or worn out springs know that I have sorted out cloning them myself. I tried to have some one make them for me. But, they were not durable enough and bent/collapsed under the pressure once installed. I then set out to understand how to make them. It is not particularly hard... As long as you have the right tool. I had to make my own bending/forming tool. You take hardened steel pins and torch them to red hot, use a custom bending/forming tool, immediately quench in cool water, trim to length, grind the ends to smooth balls, thoroughly clean, and Nickel plate. This is what the final results look like. Please contact me if you are in need of these cloned parts or have a head to send me. I can repair any mono cutterhead and am now taking Neumann SX and Westrex heads.
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Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
Five recent Presto repairs. One was a Super8.
Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
I've now added a details and pricing page to my web stie. http://cutterhead.repair/details-pricing/ For anyone curious about the process or how much it costs please have a look.
Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
I can now also fix up worn plating on the frame and pole pieces. Nickel, not chrome. Looks fine nonetheless... Won't tarnish like the bare brass does. $20 additional fee. Some before and after pictures.
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Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
I can now make saddle coils. I have a Grampion on the bench. I'm working on the feedback next. So, I'll be offering rebuild service on Grampions now! Interesting design.
I can repair, align/calibrate or or fully rebuild any mono coil cutterhead. Let me know if yours needs love.
I can repair, align/calibrate or or fully rebuild any mono coil cutterhead. Let me know if yours needs love.
Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair
Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio