Lathe Cut Camp 27! Oct 11-13 2025, Tucson, AZ

(Lathe Cut Camp is free for purchasers of the Mini-Cut 2 Stereo Diamond Cutting Lathe! See bottom for details!)

(This Camp is PERFECT FOR NEWBIES or Folks who just want to learn how it's done whether they want to start cutting themselves or not!)

(Classes are Saturday thru Monday, but Monday is just extra practice and cutting of campers records, so if you need to fly in late Friday and leave late Sunday, you will get most of the information)

YOU ALSO GET TO CUT YOUR OWN RECORDS AND TAKE THEM WITH YOU!

THERE ARE ONLY 8 SPOTS AND ALL PREVIOUS CAMPS HAVE SOLD OUT!

(For the first time ever we will be offering a "Hifi DIamond Cutting breakaway class, email LatheCuts(at)yahoo(dawtcawm) for more info.

Spend three days in scenic Tucson, AZ learning (almost) everything you need to know about DIY Record Cutting! The focus of this camp will be on mono "semi-professional" machines, with particular focus on Presto 6Ns, which are one of the most common and "industry standard" vintage machines around. (if you have a different model that you want to learn more about, please ask! I may have one you can use here, or you can bring your own). You can do some amazing things with these incredible machines, and I will show you how.

We will also talk about and do a little Stereo Diamond cutting demo.

Bring your own music and we will put it onto discs for you to take home. We will touch on professional record mastering/pressing, but my main interest and experience, and the focus of this camp, will be on the more DIY and experimental side of the hobby. There are only 8 spots available, so buy early because every previous camp has sold out!

Perfect if you are interested in:
Vinyl records and how their masters are cut
Learning how this strange black art works
Buying a lathe to make your own records
Ordering lathe cuts from a lathe cut service
Cutting your own music to disc

Topics covered:
The science behind vinyl record cutting
Lathe Operations and equipment
The pressing process
Lacquer dub plate cutting
Experimental and alternative materials (plexiglass, laserdiscs, picnic plates, etc)
Stereo Diamond Hifi One-Off Records (Introduction to)

Please Note: You are responsible for your own transportation to/from Tucson and your accommodations. The New Lathe Cave is in Midtown Tucson near the corner of Grant and North Country Club Rd.

Purchase is non-refundable. I understand that sometimes plans change and things go awry, and will try to apply your credit to a future camp, but due to the limited nature of the camp, I can't refund your payment if you aren't able to attend.

About the Presenter: For more info on me, please visit the About page of this site.

MINICUT-02 STEREO DIAMOND CUTTING LATHE DEPOSIT (Please contact me for more info before purchasing)

Traditionally, this has always focused exclusively on “mid-fidelity” mono embossing, which is much cheaper and less complicated than stereo diamond cutting. This will be the first Lathe Cut Camp that will separate the group into two halves for the cutting portion of the weekend; Diamond Cutting (aimed towards people interested in purchasing a MiniCut) and embossing.

If you plan to be part of the Diamond Cutting Class you will need to pay:
-$400 for the Lathe Cut Camp (Non-Refundable if you decide not to but a lathe, BUT will be credited towards the final cost of the lathe if you buy it (One free camp space per machine))
-$400 for two diamond cutting styli (also given back as a credit towards purchase as part of the starter pack)
-$200 for Starter Pack of Blanks (also given back as a credit).
-$1000 deposit to hold a MiniCut for you (Refundable (along with unused diamonds or discs if you choose not to purchase a Minicut at the end of camp).

TOTAL - $2000 to hold a Minicut for you and train you at a camp. Final payment due via Cash or Zelle before the end of camp.

CONTACT ME at LatheCutsAAATyahoooodawtcawm for deposit.