How I cut records on my 1936 Presto K8

[@AndJusticeForAll...1985]

a Dr messed up my ears almost 3 years ago. Im an audiophile so half of my addiction is the music and the other half is the equipment. Having this happen to me made me realize how important ears are. It's a given for 99 percent of the world. It's got me in a state of despair. I cant live like this, but at the end of the day this is the way hit is. Message is, appreciate your ears, they are amazing. If you look at the anatomy and how it works you might just start believing in God if you don't already. It's amazingly complex and beautiful. Take care of your ears ppl, don't let a Dr. near them unless you're dying. Awesome video, love your interest in making your own records, so cool!

[@Karlfalcon]

Awesome. We can always use more cutting videos on the internet, especially with Presto equipment!

[@burmesecolourneedles4680]

Just brilliant, thanks Mack! I have a British record cutting machine over here from the 30s or 40s, needs a ton of work to revive it, but I'm looking forward to getting it up and running and then the long journey to get the feel of it and finally cut nice 78s. Your videos are so helpful, and supply a lot of inspiration and encouragement too!

[@tonyjones622]

Loved that ,great video ,love the passion for your work 🎶🎶👍

[@icollectstuff-vinylcommuni7294]

This is one of your coolest videos so far 👍😄

[@davehunt9441]

That is so good Mack, there is really no end to what is in your repertoire for what you share with us just like you did last year apart from record hunting. I love your work Mack keep it going.

[@erikb835]

Very intresting to see how its made 👍

[@EthicRadioArchiveReels]

we're looking for a Surface Chip Chaser for our Presto machine. Can you please tell us where can we buy one? we have been looking for one like that Please let us know. Thank you, -Ethic Studios

[@maximumrnb66]

Fantastic stuff Mack..Great post👍

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

sounded really great - thanks for sharing the process of the presto!! hello from Ontario Canada.

[@charlielaunder4520]

Love all your expressions! Very interesting video learning is fun, thanks.

[@saguarosamsrecordroundup8660]

Hey Mack, I hope you do more videos like this, I really enjoyed it, thanks for sharing

[@markjob6354]

That sounds pretty good.

[@stumpydog87]

Just fascinating. Thankyou.

[@dyangordon6151]

That sounds great man!!

[@Glendoras]

Fantastic video Mack! I wish I had a cutting room like yours! I think I will have to ask you to cut some cool old blues for me… 😀

[@redchandler]

Very cool! Your cleaning items are interesting. I use the lighter fluid for removing stickers and gummed areas. Never thought about using it to clean too. There was an old boy that had a junk/furniture store here in town. His magic was WD-40. He said he used it on Everything. I guess cleaning wood and plastic vinyl things and metal and such.

[@davehunt9441]

I have used WD40 as a secondary process of cleaning 78s after using soap and water in a effort to eliminate as mush surface noise as one can and it works a treat.

[@AlexanderShepherd-bn6jl]

I’d love a record cutter like that…i’m stuck with a Packard-Bell 1052 that cuts records inside out, since I can’t afford the $1000+ these things command. It’s annoying, HOWEVER with a sapphire cutting stylus and a custom-built tube amp, so long as I boost the high end with an equalizer, it produces surprisingly good results!

[@andyburnout2265]

Great video! Would really love to own a nice presto like that!

[@andyburnout2265]

How’s the presto compare to a rek o kut?

[@Super8Rescue]

Greaat fun. I must come round and tidy up your workshop one day.

[@oldradiosnphonographs]

I can’t wait to cut records with my Meissner hopefully sometime next year. Not as sophisticated as your Presto but it will get the job done.

[@alexandervaneijken7741]

Sir Mack,always a treat and this one even more so. You,re so right 78,s and 45,s are not MEANT to be played on hifi(highend) equipment. What about a jukebox , is not that something for you? Though your little player is certainly unique and who cares about a little extra noise? Have a nice day Sir and greetings to your son Jesse. See you around on another mission to score the holy grail

[@robfriedrich2822]

When they pressed 45's in polystyrene, it would be destroyed, when the record player is too audiophile.

[@saguarosamsrecordroundup8660]

I need a record cutting machine, I'd like to cut 78s that would play on my wind up phonograph, I bet best rockin place would sound cool on that thing!

[@otisbowman5643]

Do you fine any recording (reel to reel tape) of TV coverage of early space broadcasts?

[@JoeOrber]

Great video! I can see how this would be fantastic for family recordings and original songs. Weird question, were these songs ever used for a SpongeBob episode? Lol thanks for the video demonstration

[@Trentonpage]

"Cool cat" I'll be cutting recordings and I hope to put my 4 song ep on 45rpm.

[@yvonnenorris8122]

Have you ever heard of Billy Waters Forest City NC songs anyway he has over 300 songs he wrote and song and put up on KZbin? I was just wondering if you could make a record of some of his songs for him and if so how much would you charge to do it

[@stephenmozzarella6493]

How much for the box that says soul on it ? Great vid 👍

[@philrockabilly]

Brilliant Mack, I want a cutting machine now. 🤣 can it be slowed to cut 45 rpm the same way? Probably not but would be cool. Now, when you stick on your labels each side do you 'fill' the "offset drive hole" to save it being punched through by accident when being handled etc. ?

[@robfriedrich2822]

Vintage cutters had only 78 rpm and maybe 33 rpm, but can't record microgrooves.

[@Rottiezucco1]

I always find this fascinating, did you get your Rek o Kut up and running? Can’t remember if that’s the other cutter you picked up??

[@robfriedrich2822]

11:35 isn't there a crank for this?

[@earlorr69]

really cool

[@pablolapsus]

amazing!!!

[@vinylophage]

Nice job ^^

[@hormelinc]

The Hindenburg disaster was recorded ("cut") on a Presto 6D. This is obviously a newer model made a year earlier.

[@lukeheywood7334]

Cool o e thanks mack

[@HolyRollerTV]

had to play pablo's record back at double speed to make it make sense///

[@koont666]

Get some better quality phono leads between the speaker and the lathe ,it really does matter ,I run a reggae sound system ( old school hand built) and by putting a weak link in the chain spoils the whole path of audio ,just a heads up ,I know you know your stuff but honestly the leads make a difference 💪🍀🇬🇧👍🏼all the best mate .

[@g0ffygl0s5m]

Bootlegger! Whats the Major Lance poster thing?

[@icollectstuff-vinylcommuni7294]

The people who says "you cant play records on that " are the same people who play 30$ RSD Records on 300$+ modern turntables. Im.not saying thats wrong but many of Rockabilly people (like you and me) plays 1000$ Records 😅

[@davehunt9441]

I wish I can find a turntable like that one

[@exathletes-ci7ec]

Acetate smell like Kodak film.