The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

piaptk · Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 2

Hi, I remember years ago, someone pointing me in the direction of a German company that is making new record lathes. They were in the $7K range, and although I really can't afford it, I would like to check out the site again. I've bought a couple of bunk lathes on ebay in the hopes of getting a working one, and am almost to the point of selling my car to buy a lathe that I know will work. Does anyone know the name of this company? (or someone getting rid of a working lathe that I can get cheaper)?

Thanks!

blight · Joined: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 48

www.vinylrecorder.com

But don't think you just have to plug it and it will work...
Some people seem to believe that this machine does NOT work because THEY are not able to set it up correctly.
Maybe you could also get some old Presto because the vinylrecorder isnt cheap (if you get a vinylrecorder, buy the precision plate immediately! it helps a lot!)
vinylrecorder is the only one with which you can cut into vinyl-like blanks (with a diamond stylus)

The machine costs about 3K, but you need a few more K for everything else which you need - so in the end you will pay about 7-15K for your whole system.

hth

jo))) · Joined: 17 Jan 2008 Posts: 1 Location: Kalamazoo, MI

check out

www (dot) vestax (dot) com

they have a cool one in the recorders section, would post link but I am not allowed yet.

blight · Joined: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 48

lol, the vestax! i would stay away from it, just search on youtube for vestax and you will find a video called "cutting a record with the fucking shit vestax" or something - that tells everything...

motorino · Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Posts: 206

hi

marcosrobotik http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50fhueFWpaw
and trackCdental http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ9jB-36Y60 its the same men....me

Now, Andybee http://www.andybeemusic.de/ sells diamonds for cut pvc, you can fit in neumann and Vinylium cutterheads (and westrex haeco with the transco stylus adapter)

Look http://www.vinylium.ch/dubcut/dubcutter.html, much better machine than vinylrecorder

Doug 6N · Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 64 Location: Washington

Hi:

Just my two cents worth here. I suspect 95% of the battle in record cutting is total understanding of the equipment and how to properly use it.

Good cuts can be made with most vintage proffessional equipment and even pretty decent cuts on the home equipment.

A good working knowlege of both electronics and mechanics is in order to do this. It's not for the feint of heart. Smile

This equipment I doubt will just work when we get it. I've not had that experience yet. Very Happy

It can take hours of study and practice and talking with others to do this successfully. I'm still learning and yes I've had my share of very costly errors. Like breaking the stylus first time out. Sad

We alll have here I'm sure.

Nothing bad intended. Just the facts Smile

Doug

Amp Doc · Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 109 Location: UK

Two broke styli, one toasted presto head and 10 posh tea cup mats at £10 a pop and I then I got a cut worth hearing. Exspensive learning curve Shocked

But was worth it and every time I cut a track it gives me a sense of acumplishment...shame I cant spell still Laughing

I still am suprised how a vintage grampian head with a home brew amp can sound. I have cut a track and had people not be able to tell the cd master or cut track apart Very Happy

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motorino · Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Posts: 206

im surprised too with my grampian, cutting without feedback its incredible....i use a yamaha Q2031B for the recording riaa

i made some cuts testing all......and sounds good, the amp its a 80s DAS recapped, 300w for driving horns in a I rider PA, very good amp