PRESTO 1 C DISC CUTTERHEAD RECORDING LATHE PHONOGRAPH PRESTO 1 C EXC COND AND MYSTERY RECORDING LATHE Start Price USD 295.00 Current Price USD 295.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 Location South Bend, Indiana See more about 'PRESTO 1 C DISC CUTTERHEAD RECORDING LATHE PHONOGRAPH' Description  HERE IS AN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL PRESTO 1 C CUTTERHEAD, ANNND..........A most unusual overhead recording lathe!  I haven't a clue what manufacturer did this one.  It appears to be variable pitch and high level as it's not driven from the turntable spindle.  It has a microgroove lead screw which is 11 3/8" long with 7" of screw spiral.  The total length of the lathe is 20".  The lead-in trail-out crank wheel is nickel plate.  The rest is chrome.  All adjustments are mechanically fit and functional and work fine.  Any help on identifying this item will be appreciated.  Now back to the cutter head.  This one is in fine shape with live rubber and is in electrical and mechanical pristine condition.  PLEASE NOTE:  In this auction, you are bidding on ONLY THE CUTTER HEAD!  We will offer the lathe that came with this cutter head at auction separately when we can figure out what it is and put a price on it.  Shipping given is also for the cutter head only.  Fair starting bid and no reserve on the cutter head.  Buyer pays shipping/customs.  We know how to pack!  See our other auctions for more cool stuff!Buyers please note! Keep an eye on our auctions. We have recently acquired a large collection of pristine gray Collins S-line, Drake TR line ham gear, transmitters, receivers, transceivers, and accessories. Also, some dandy and pristine boat anchors by Hallicrafters, National, RME, Collins. You may e-mail with questions. We do our best to describe these vintage items, which must be sold as is. However, if you are not satisfied and need to return an item, we request that it be returned in our original packing and in same condition as when sold. Place a Bid!