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A Beginners Guide to Lathe Cutting

Lathe-cutting is a hands-on method of creating small-batch or one-off vinyl records by cutting/embossing audio directly into a blank disc in real-time. This free 54-page PDF guide, from Spinner Town Blanks, explains what lathe cuts are, the difference between cutting and embossing, how they differ from pressed records, the equipment needed, cutterheads, diamonds and stylii, mastering for vinyl, and what beginners can expect when starting out.

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