Atom Autorecorder 21 Information Needed

[tongsteroni]

Hello everyone! This is my first Topic Post.

Picked up an Atom Autorecorder 21 from a local thrift shop. I was able to test the machine, and it powers on, the arm moves, and the platter does too- but that's about it. I'm hoping to look for information on this lathe, preferably if anyone has the instruction manual available? This one came with the receipt and warranty card, but unfortunately no manual. How similar is the Autorecorder to other Atom and Vanrock lathes?

Aside from the above, what other things should I be looking out for? Btw, the cutting stylus is caked with a pink material, and some green corrosion by the spine- would presto needles be compatible as well.
Sorry for the numerous questions- I've attached some photos of the actual lathe in case I missed anything.

Hoping to get some guidance on this adventure. Thank you!

[markrob]

Wow! What a great find. Never saw that model before. Looks to be a much more modern version. Was this purchased in Japan?

[tongsteroni]

Wow! What a great find. Never saw that model before. Looks to be a much more modern version. Was this purchased in Japan?

Picked it up in the Philippines from a Japan Surplus store, mostly estate sales from Japan.

Receipt says 62 year- probably Showa calendar so 1987?

[discosdecorte]

Hi!

I think Steven from MyShank is your man. Ask him about the 462 diamond stylus series he sells in his website, I think it is the right model for all ATOM and HARA machines.

Good luck with you lathe!

Best regards,
Fer

[tongsteroni]

Awesome, thanks!

First thing though- gotta get the corroded stylus out of there- it's caked with that green stuff

Hi!

I think Steven from MyShank is your man. Ask him about the 462 diamond stylus series he sells in his website, I think it is the right model for all ATOM and HARA machines.

Good luck with you lathe!

Best regards,
Fer

[kazoo]

Hi
I have one like yours!
The main difference from previous model is the wider freq. range that is 50hz to 10khz instead 60hz to 8khz.
And on this model the head moves and not the platter. It has a belt for platter (probably will need to be replaced, like the others from the arm).
You have the original sapphire neddle. One heating wire goes to the top screw and the circuit closes through the shank (reason for the pink stuff) should have 0.6A between the to screw and shank. So if you will order a neddle the right one is like Fer said the presto model long shank (I use myshank and is greeeeat) but in case you order it already wired it will not work because the heating system is different. Now I am heating the blank only.
We speak PM I have the original manual instructions, I can send to you and also give other tips..
Nice score!