Burmese Colour Needle in the groove!

[CarlosV]

I should say, the needle and record was under the microscope and the needle was not "in play" rather was just supported there with a homemade mechanism including miniature clothes pegs, so sorry if it's created confusion!

The photos are great! it is interesting to see that the tip of the needle is so much larger than the groove, making it a challenge to track it. Something that would be great to see is the wear of the needle, i.e., comparing the needle tip before and after a record play. As a matter of course I always sharpen the needle after a side, but I never looked at the tip in magnification to check how much it wears.

[IainP1]

I should say, the needle and record was under the microscope and the needle was not "in play" rather was just supported there with a homemade mechanism including miniature clothes pegs, so sorry if it's created confusion!

The photos are great! it is interesting to see that the tip of the needle is so much larger than the groove, making it a challenge to track it. Something that would be great to see is the wear of the needle, i.e., comparing the needle tip before and after a record play. As a matter of course I always sharpen the needle after a side, but I never looked at the tip in magnification to check how much it wears.

Thanks mate! I'll do that, as it's an unused needle so will be interesting to see.

[Hoodoo]

I have posted this photo before but some may not have seen it.
I always inspect the needle after sharpening, just to make sure I got it right, because I do not have a real sharpening accessory, I just use a pin vise and fine sandpaper.
Here also is a needle after a play or two.

[IainP1]

I have posted this photo before but some may not have seen it.
I always inspect the needle after sharpening, just to make sure I got it right, because I do not have a real sharpening accessory, I just use a pin vise and fine sandpaper.
Here also is a needle after a play or two.

Interesting. I'll definitely give this a go, and with some steel needles too.