From jimcip at earthlink.net Mon Feb 1 10:16:59 2010 From: jimcip at earthlink.net (jimcip at earthlink.net) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:16:59 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio Message-ID: <380-22010211181659468@earthlink.net> I attempted to send some copies of some excerpts from an article on Charles Sumner Tainter's 1881 Home Notes that appeared in "For the Record" the organ of the City of London Antique Phonograph and Gramophone Society that suggest that Tainter, not Berliner, was the originator of lateral cut wax disc recording as well as the acid etched duplicating process to obtain Mr. Fabrizio's thoughts on the matter but my letter, sent to P.O. Box 10307 in Rochester, New York came back. Can anyone provide me with Mr. Fabrizio's current mailing address? Thanks! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances jimcip at earthlink.net From gbogantz1 at charter.net Mon Feb 1 12:37:10 2010 From: gbogantz1 at charter.net (Greg Bogantz) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:37:10 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio References: <380-22010211181659468@earthlink.net> Message-ID: Tim Fabrizio's mailing address is: 396 Westminster Rd. (or: P.O. Box 747) Henrietta, NY 14467 Or, you can email him at his phonophan webpage: http://www.phonophan.com/ Greg Bogantz ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 1:16 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio >I attempted to send some copies of some excerpts from an article on Charles >Sumner Tainter's 1881 Home Notes that appeared in "For the Record" the >organ of the City of London Antique Phonograph and Gramophone Society that >suggest that Tainter, not Berliner, was the originator of lateral cut wax >disc recording as well as the acid etched > duplicating process to obtain Mr. Fabrizio's thoughts on the matter but my > letter, sent to P.O. Box 10307 in Rochester, New York came back. Can > anyone provide me with > Mr. Fabrizio's current mailing address? Thanks! > Jim Cartwright > Immortal Performances > > > jimcip at earthlink.net > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From AllenAmet at aol.com Mon Feb 1 12:43:29 2010 From: AllenAmet at aol.com (AllenAmet at aol.com) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:43:29 EST Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio Message-ID: <4d2.459a270a.389896f1@aol.com> In a message dated 2/1/2010 3:28:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jimcip at earthlink.net writes: "Sumner Tainter's 1881 Home Notes that appeared in "For the Record" the organ of the City of London Antique Phonograph and Gramophone Society that suggest that Tainter, not Berliner, was the originator of lateral cut wax disc recording as well as the acid etched duplicating process..." ----------------- Do the Notes indicate why Tainter abandoned the "zig-zag" recording, and persisted in his hillandale methods? Berliner was quite able to obtain his (workable) lateral recording patents (1887 on) without legal or other interference from Tainter. As a matter of fact, even Edison (pre-Tainter) discussed lateral recording in his first patent of 1878. Bell/Tainter's famous 341,214 does not even mention lateral recording. Allen _www.phonobooks.com_ (http://www.phonobooks.com) From gpaul2000 at aol.com Mon Feb 1 13:08:33 2010 From: gpaul2000 at aol.com (gpaul2000 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:08:33 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio In-Reply-To: References: <380-22010211181659468@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <8CC7199D8ADEF5F-52E0-43C4@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> Tim moved from Westminster 5 years ago, so don't send anything there! The PO Box 747, Henrietta, NY 14467 address is correct. You can also contact him at phonophan at aol.com. George P. -----Original Message----- From: Greg Bogantz To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 3:37 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio Tim Fabrizio's mailing address is: 396 Westminster Rd. (or: P.O. Box 747) Henrietta, NY 14467 Or, you can email him at his phonophan webpage: http://www.phonophan.com/ Greg Bogantz ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 1:16 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio >I attempted to send some copies of some excerpts from an article on Charles >Sumner Tainter's 1881 Home Notes that appeared in "For the Record" the >organ of the City of London Antique Phonograph and Gramophone Society that >suggest that Tainter, not Berliner, was the originator of lateral cut wax >disc recording as well as the acid etched > duplicating process to obtain Mr. Fabrizio's thoughts on the matter but my > letter, sent to P.O. Box 10307 in Rochester, New York came back. Can > anyone provide me with > Mr. Fabrizio's current mailing address? Thanks! > Jim Cartwright > Immortal Performances > > > jimcip at earthlink.net > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From jimcip at earthlink.net Mon Feb 1 15:46:36 2010 From: jimcip at earthlink.net (jimcip at earthlink.net) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:46:36 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio Message-ID: <380-22010211234636500@earthlink.net> Thanks for Mr. Fabrizio's current address! I thought the Tainter-Berliner priority situation as to lateral cut wax disc recording & acid-etched duplication might in some ways parallel that of Farnsworth-Zworykin for priority in electronic television where credit has finally been given where it was due & thought Mr. Fabrizio's views on the matter might be enlightening since he is one of the leading historicans of early sound recording. Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances jimcip at earthlink.net > [Original Message] > From: Greg Bogantz > To: Antique Phonograph List > Date: 01-Feb-2010 2:37:19 PM > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio > > Tim Fabrizio's mailing address is: > > 396 Westminster Rd. > (or: P.O. Box 747) > Henrietta, NY 14467 > > Or, you can email him at his phonophan webpage: > > http://www.phonophan.com/ > > Greg Bogantz > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 1:16 PM > Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio > > > >I attempted to send some copies of some excerpts from an article on Charles > >Sumner Tainter's 1881 Home Notes that appeared in "For the Record" the > >organ of the City of London Antique Phonograph and Gramophone Society that > >suggest that Tainter, not Berliner, was the originator of lateral cut wax > >disc recording as well as the acid etched > > duplicating process to obtain Mr. Fabrizio's thoughts on the matter but my > > letter, sent to P.O. Box 10307 in Rochester, New York came back. Can > > anyone provide me with > > Mr. Fabrizio's current mailing address? Thanks! > > Jim Cartwright > > Immortal Performances > > > > > > jimcip at earthlink.net > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From phonophan at aol.com Mon Feb 1 19:22:05 2010 From: phonophan at aol.com (phonophan at aol.com) Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:22:05 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio In-Reply-To: <8CC7199D8ADEF5F-52E0-43C4@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> References: <380-22010211181659468@earthlink.net> <8CC7199D8ADEF5F-52E0-43C4@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8CC71CE07554A0B-3370-DA94@webmail-d055.sysops.aol.com> Hello Jim and everyone else----- I was on planes all day, just saw these posts. My esteemed compatriot George has given you the correct info. Jim, I look forward to seeing that information. Cheers, Tim Fabrizio. -----Original Message----- From: gpaul2000 at aol.com To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 4:08 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio Tim moved from Westminster 5 years ago, so don't send anything there! The PO Box 747, Henrietta, NY 14467 address is correct. You can also contact him at phonophan at aol.com.George P. -----Original Message-----From: Greg Bogantz To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 3:37 pmSubject: Re: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim FabrizioTim Fabrizio's mailing address is: 396 Westminster Rd. (or: P.O. Box 747) Henrietta, NY 14467 Or, you can email him at his phonophan webpage: http://www.phonophan.com/ Greg Bogantz ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 1:16 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio >I attempted to send some copies of some excerpts from an article on Charles >Sumner Tainter's 1881 Home Notes that appeared in "For the Record" the >organ of the City of London Antique Phonograph and Gramophone Society that >suggest that Tainter, not Berliner, was the originator of lateral cut wax >disc recording as well as the acid etched > duplicating process to obtain Mr. Fabrizio's thoughts on the matter but my > letter, sent to P.O. Box 10307 in Rochester, New York came back. Can > anyone provide me with > Mr. Fabrizio's current mailing address? Thanks! > Jim Cartwright > Immortal Performances > > > jimcip at earthlink.net > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________Phono-L mailing listhttp://phono-l.oldcrank.org From phonophan at aol.com Mon Feb 1 19:26:40 2010 From: phonophan at aol.com (phonophan at aol.com) Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:26:40 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio In-Reply-To: <380-22010211181659468@earthlink.net> References: <380-22010211181659468@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <8CC71CEAB1D82BC-3370-DBD4@webmail-d055.sysops.aol.com> Hello Jim and everyone else----- I was on planes all day, just saw these posts. My esteemed compatriot George has given you the correct info. Jim, I look forward to seeing that information. Cheers, Tim Fabrizio. -----Original Message----- From: jimcip at earthlink.net To: Phono-L at oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 1:16 pm Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio I attempted to send some copies of some excerpts from an article on Charles Sumner Tainter's 1881 Home Notes that appeared in "For the Record" the organ of the City of London Antique Phonograph and Gramophone Society that suggest that Tainter, not Berliner, was the originator of lateral cut wax disc recording as well as the acid etchedduplicating process to obtain Mr. Fabrizio's thoughts on the matter but my letter, sent to P.O. Box 10307 in Rochester, New York came back. Can anyone provide me withMr. Fabrizio's current mailing address? Thanks!Jim CartwrightImmortal Performancesjimcip at earthlink.net_______________________________________________Phono-L mailing listhttp://phono-l.oldcrank.org = From Tubanuts at aol.com Tue Feb 2 18:22:59 2010 From: Tubanuts at aol.com (Tubanuts at aol.com) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:22:59 EST Subject: [Phono-L] Looking for a 78 record. Message-ID: <1635.787338b3.389a3803@aol.com> In 1960 a friend had restored a Wurlitzer model 1500 and invited me over to see it. The first record he played intrigued me with its lyrics and catchy tune. It was called "Riding on the Elevated Railroad". I have looked for 50 years for this tune again and just recently found the lyrics on a Google search locating them on some forum. The original was written by minstrel Sam Devere in 1878 and a variant released by Winfred (Wendy) L. Holt in the 1930s according to the forum. It was most likely sung to the then popular tune "Riding on a Railroad Car" The record I heard must have been a later release most likely in the 40s as It sounded like an electronically recorded 78 with very good bass. I sure would like to have at least a copy of the audio if not an actual 78 like the one I heard 50 years ago. Any help to this end appreciated. I'll try to post link to the Lyrics. Don in Iowa. (tubadon40 at AOL.com) Link here? _http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=3373_ (http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=3373) It's about the 9th entry by Charly Noble From khwright at hotmail.com Tue Feb 2 18:25:53 2010 From: khwright at hotmail.com (Keith Wright) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 02:25:53 +0000 Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? In-Reply-To: <1C1490896A97492A8C3E5D66CFD7C36A@owner094cc0223> References: <000801c91eb6$71b50660$6401a8c0@Wilenzick>, , <1C1490896A97492A8C3E5D66CFD7C36A@owner094cc0223> Message-ID: Hi Folks, Some one I know with a Columbia 122 portable pointed out the angle at which the reproducer leans at the end of the arm. I didn't think anything of it until I compared it with one of my HMVs. Is there some problem with the Columbia or is this an inherent flaw with the make/model? I've posted the photos on the page below (it should work with a copy-and-paste): http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html Thanks, Keith _________________________________________________________________ From bruce78rpm at comcast.net Tue Feb 2 18:55:04 2010 From: bruce78rpm at comcast.net (bruce78rpm at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 02:55:04 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Phono-L] How to Make a Table Model Victor In-Reply-To: <926703675.2550401265161912795.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1655416324.2576881265165704873.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Get out your Chain Saw !! http://hartford.craigslist.org/atq/1581209062.html __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group Messages in this topic ( 1 ) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group Start a New Topic MARKETPLACE Going Green: Your Yahoo! Groups resource for green living Yahoo! Groups Switch to: Text-Only , Daily Digest ? Unsubscribe ? Terms of Use . __,_._,___ From chrisk33 at cox.net Tue Feb 2 20:38:38 2010 From: chrisk33 at cox.net (Chris Kocsis) Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:38:38 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? In-Reply-To: References: <000801c91eb6$71b50660$6401a8c0@Wilenzick>, , <1C1490896A97492A8C3E5D66CFD7C36A@owner094cc0223> Message-ID: <4B68FDCE.7080603@cox.net> It should be straight up and down as with your HMV. Beyond hurting the sound, this can harm the records. From my limited experience, the problem with the portable could be a wrong tonearm. Raising it at the other end will correct the angle. I had to do that with my General Phonograph Model E, which had the wrong arm, by making a circular disk out of wood like a large, fat washer. Also, by the way, the tip of the needle should swing over the center of the spindle (for the correct tracking angle with respect to the groove). If the tonearm is too long, this can result in the needle being too straight up and down, which will create too much drag and also hurt the records. I saw a Victor pamphlet that said the ideal angle of the needle with respect to the groove was 60 degrees. Chris Keith Wright wrote: > Hi Folks, > > Some one I know with a Columbia 122 portable pointed out the angle at which the reproducer leans at the end of the arm. I didn't think anything of it until I compared it with one of my HMVs. Is there some problem with the Columbia or is this an inherent flaw with the make/model? I've posted the photos on the page below (it should work with a copy-and-paste): > > http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html > > Thanks, > Keith > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > From harveykravitz at yahoo.com Tue Feb 2 21:02:01 2010 From: harveykravitz at yahoo.com (harvey kravitz) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:02:01 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] How to Make a Table Model Victor In-Reply-To: <1655416324.2576881265165704873.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <1655416324.2576881265165704873.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <816247.17499.qm@web54504.mail.re2.yahoo.com> OMG, another machine bites the dust. At least it wasn't a Flat Top Pooley!!!! Harvey Kravitz ________________________________ From: "bruce78rpm at comcast.net" To: Phono-L ; Phonolist Sent: Tue, February 2, 2010 6:55:04 PM Subject: [Phono-L] How to Make a Table Model Victor Get out your Chain Saw !! http://hartford.craigslist.org/atq/1581209062.html __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group Messages in this topic ( 1 ) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group Start a New Topic MARKETPLACE Going Green: Your Yahoo! Groups resource for green living Yahoo! Groups Switch to: Text-Only , Daily Digest ? Unsubscribe ? Terms of Use . __,_._,___ _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From backden at yahoo.com Tue Feb 2 21:50:50 2010 From: backden at yahoo.com (Dennis Back) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:50:50 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Looking for a 78 record. In-Reply-To: <1635.787338b3.389a3803@aol.com> Message-ID: <919335.3089.qm@web35605.mail.mud.yahoo.com> You got my curiosity up and I googled.? I found a version of "Riding on the Elevated Railroad" by Frankie Wallace.? There is an excerpt of it here: http://www.themadmusicarchive.com/song_details.aspx?SongID=36054 It was played on the Dr. Demento radio show of Feb. 1, 2009. http://dmdb.org/cgi-bin/plinfo.pl?drd09.0201.html You can purchase a download of the show for $2.00 here: http://drdemento.com/online.html?c=e2&s=s It was a show he did on the subject of trains. I hope this was of some help to you....and hopefully it's the version you heard back in 1960 on the jukebox. Dennis --- On Tue, 2/2/10, Tubanuts at aol.com wrote: From: Tubanuts at aol.com Subject: [Phono-L] Looking for a 78 record. To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 9:22 PM In 1960 a friend had restored a Wurlitzer model 1500 and invited me over to see it. The first record he played intrigued me with its lyrics and catchy? tune. It was called "Riding on the Elevated Railroad".? I have looked for 50? years for this tune again and just recently found the lyrics on a Google search locating them on some forum. ......................... From KEEPERH2O at aol.com Tue Feb 2 22:03:26 2010 From: KEEPERH2O at aol.com (KEEPERH2O at aol.com) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 01:03:26 EST Subject: [Phono-L] How to Make a Table Model Victor Message-ID: <182.4e9f2570.389a6bae@aol.com> In a message dated 2/2/2010 9:33:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, harveykravitz at yahoo.com writes: OMG, another machine bites the dust. At least it wasn't a Flat Top Pooley!!!! Harvey Kravitz Really! They're much better made into liquor cabinets! Cheers, Everyone, ; ) Edwaste From rvuill at comcast.net Wed Feb 3 04:49:11 2010 From: rvuill at comcast.net (Bob) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 07:49:11 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] How to Make a Table Model Victor References: <1655416324.2576881265165704873.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <816247.17499.qm@web54504.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <948320F1337844C5B042AB149C8F243E@HPPC> I saw something almost as bad. A couple of years ago there was a Victrola XVIII on eBay cut down into a table top machine. Whoever cut it down did a very professional job. I think I even bid on it. As I recall, it sold for a little over $200. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "harvey kravitz" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 12:02 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] How to Make a Table Model Victor > OMG, another machine bites the dust. At least it wasn't a Flat Top > Pooley!!!! > Harvey Kravitz > > > > > ________________________________ > From: "bruce78rpm at comcast.net" > To: Phono-L ; Phonolist > Sent: Tue, February 2, 2010 6:55:04 PM > Subject: [Phono-L] How to Make a Table Model Victor > > > > > > > > > > Get out your Chain Saw !! > > http://hartford.craigslist.org/atq/1581209062.html > > > > __._,_.___ > > Reply to sender | Reply to group Messages in this topic ( 1 ) > Recent Activity: > > > Visit Your Group Start a New Topic > > MARKETPLACE > > > > Going Green: Your Yahoo! Groups resource for green living > Yahoo! Groups > Switch to: Text-Only , Daily Digest ? Unsubscribe ? Terms of Use > > > . > > __,_._,___ > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From edisone1 at verizon.net Wed Feb 3 09:35:58 2010 From: edisone1 at verizon.net (DanKj) Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:35:58 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? References: <000801c91eb6$71b50660$6401a8c0@Wilenzick>, , <1C1490896A97492A8C3E5D66CFD7C36A@owner094cc0223> Message-ID: <7511073D27F642A78D7CC6176AC105E0@moms> Is that the correct reproducer ? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Wright" To: Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 9:25 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > > Hi Folks, > > Some one I know with a Columbia 122 portable pointed out the angle at > which the reproducer leans at the end of the arm. I didn't think anything > of it until I compared it with one of my HMVs. Is there some problem with > the Columbia or is this an inherent flaw with the make/model? I've posted > the photos on the page below (it should work with a copy-and-paste): > > http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html > > Thanks, > Keith From lekirk357 at sbcglobal.net Wed Feb 3 10:59:01 2010 From: lekirk357 at sbcglobal.net (Lee Kirk) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:59:01 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio In-Reply-To: <8CC7199D8ADEF5F-52E0-43C4@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> References: <380-22010211181659468@earthlink.net> <8CC7199D8ADEF5F-52E0-43C4@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <615096.37669.qm@web83814.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I am Brandy Kirk and I am so sorry to let you know that? (pappa)Lee passed away January 28th at home. ________________________________ From: "gpaul2000 at aol.com" To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, February 1, 2010 1:08:33 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio Tim moved from Westminster 5 years ago, so don't send anything there!? The PO Box 747, Henrietta, NY? 14467 address is correct.? You can also contact him at phonophan at aol.com. George P. -----Original Message----- From: Greg Bogantz To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 3:37 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio Tim Fabrizio's mailing address is: 396 Westminster Rd. (or: P.O. Box 747) Henrietta, NY? 14467 Or, you can email him at his phonophan webpage: http://www.phonophan.com/ Greg Bogantz ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 1:16 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio >I attempted to send some copies of some excerpts from an article on Charles >Sumner Tainter's 1881 Home Notes that appeared in "For the Record" the >organ of the City of London Antique Phonograph and Gramophone Society that >suggest that Tainter, not Berliner, was the originator of lateral cut wax >disc recording as well as the acid etched > duplicating process to obtain Mr. Fabrizio's thoughts on the matter but my > letter, sent to P.O. Box 10307 in Rochester, New York came back.? ? Can > anyone provide me with > Mr. Fabrizio's current mailing address?? ? Thanks! > Jim Cartwright > Immortal Performances > > > jimcip at earthlink.net > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org? _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From victrola at triton.net Wed Feb 3 11:21:33 2010 From: victrola at triton.net (George) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 14:21:33 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio References: <380-22010211181659468@earthlink.net><8CC7199D8ADEF5F-52E0-43C4@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> <615096.37669.qm@web83814.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <74D48949FA194DC7BCD4F399CF797295@VALUEDCB7D4C82> So very sorry to hear about this Brandy. You have my sympathy. Lee and I had done business many times. George ----- Original Message ----- From: Lee Kirk To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 1:59 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio I am Brandy Kirk and I am so sorry to let you know that (pappa)Lee passed away January 28th at home. ________________________________ From: "gpaul2000 at aol.com" To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, February 1, 2010 1:08:33 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio Tim moved from Westminster 5 years ago, so don't send anything there! The PO Box 747, Henrietta, NY 14467 address is correct. You can also contact him at phonophan at aol.com. George P. -----Original Message----- From: Greg Bogantz To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 3:37 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio Tim Fabrizio's mailing address is: 396 Westminster Rd. (or: P.O. Box 747) Henrietta, NY 14467 Or, you can email him at his phonophan webpage: http://www.phonophan.com/ Greg Bogantz ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 1:16 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio >I attempted to send some copies of some excerpts from an article on Charles >Sumner Tainter's 1881 Home Notes that appeared in "For the Record" the >organ of the City of London Antique Phonograph and Gramophone Society that >suggest that Tainter, not Berliner, was the originator of lateral cut wax >disc recording as well as the acid etched > duplicating process to obtain Mr. Fabrizio's thoughts on the matter but my > letter, sent to P.O. Box 10307 in Rochester, New York came back. Can > anyone provide me with > Mr. Fabrizio's current mailing address? Thanks! > Jim Cartwright > Immortal Performances > > > jimcip at earthlink.net > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From john9ten at pacbell.net Wed Feb 3 11:11:40 2010 From: john9ten at pacbell.net (john9ten at pacbell.net) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 19:11:40 +0000 Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio In-Reply-To: <615096.37669.qm@web83814.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <380-22010211181659468@earthlink.net><8CC7199D8ADEF5F-52E0-43C4@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com><615096.37669.qm@web83814.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <445320496-1265224135-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-915318169-@bda006.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> I am very sorry to hear that. I dealt with Lee on a few occasions. He was a very nice gentleman. I send you my deepest sympathy. John Robles Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Lee Kirk Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:59:01 To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio I am Brandy Kirk and I am so sorry to let you know that? (pappa)Lee passed away January 28th at home. ________________________________ From: "gpaul2000 at aol.com" To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, February 1, 2010 1:08:33 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio Tim moved from Westminster 5 years ago, so don't send anything there!? The PO Box 747, Henrietta, NY? 14467 address is correct.? You can also contact him at phonophan at aol.com. George P. -----Original Message----- From: Greg Bogantz To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 3:37 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio Tim Fabrizio's mailing address is: 396 Westminster Rd. (or: P.O. Box 747) Henrietta, NY? 14467 Or, you can email him at his phonophan webpage: http://www.phonophan.com/ Greg Bogantz ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 1:16 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio >I attempted to send some copies of some excerpts from an article on Charles >Sumner Tainter's 1881 Home Notes that appeared in "For the Record" the >organ of the City of London Antique Phonograph and Gramophone Society that >suggest that Tainter, not Berliner, was the originator of lateral cut wax >disc recording as well as the acid etched > duplicating process to obtain Mr. Fabrizio's thoughts on the matter but my > letter, sent to P.O. Box 10307 in Rochester, New York came back.? ? Can > anyone provide me with > Mr. Fabrizio's current mailing address?? ? Thanks! > Jim Cartwright > Immortal Performances > > > jimcip at earthlink.net >_______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org? _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From Tubanuts at aol.com Wed Feb 3 20:52:19 2010 From: Tubanuts at aol.com (Tubanuts at aol.com) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 23:52:19 EST Subject: [Phono-L] Looking for a 78 record. Message-ID: <20cc8.3fb48e42.389bac83@aol.com> Hi Dennis and Thanks. I sure got a lot of Train songs plus some BS for two bucks. I recorded the whole show waiting for the Next to last tune-Riding on the Elevated Railroad. It was appreciated very much however the lyrics were quite a bit different than the one I found posted and remembered. This was a 1928 version and If it didn't have the name with it I would have labled it sung by Jimmy Rogers yodel and all. I will keep looking for the later version but just wanted you to know I enjoyed hearing this old version which had the proper melody as well. Thank you very much for the help. Don From appywander at hotmail.com Thu Feb 4 00:23:16 2010 From: appywander at hotmail.com (John Maeder) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 03:23:16 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Looking for a 78 record. In-Reply-To: <20cc8.3fb48e42.389bac83@aol.com> References: <20cc8.3fb48e42.389bac83@aol.com> Message-ID: Just FYI, the late-1920's Victor artist's (aka 'The Singing Brakeman') name is spelled 'Jimmie Rodgers', not "Jimmy Rogers". > From: Tubanuts at aol.com > Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 23:52:19 -0500 > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Looking for a 78 record. > > Hi Dennis and Thanks. I sure got a lot of Train songs plus some BS for > two bucks. I recorded the whole show waiting for the Next to last > tune-Riding on the Elevated Railroad. > It was appreciated very much however the lyrics were quite a bit different > than the one I found posted and remembered. > This was a 1928 version and If it didn't have the name with it I would have > labled it sung by Jimmy Rogers yodel and all. > I will keep looking for the later version but just wanted you to know I > enjoyed hearing this old version which had the proper melody as well. > > Thank you very much for the help. > Don > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From klinger at modex.com Thu Feb 4 16:52:13 2010 From: klinger at modex.com (Bill Klinger) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 19:52:13 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] ARSC Conference Travel Grants -- Deadline Reminder 2010 Message-ID: <2394D615344C4F208B7A5B4BA6C7FC43@WEKDesktop> The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. If you have any questions, please click on the link or e-mail address below. --- ARSC CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANTS: DEADLINE REMINDER --- Application Deadline: February 12, 2010 The Association for Recorded Sound Collections is now accepting applications for ARSC Conference Travel Grants to be awarded in 2010. The grants are designed to: -- encourage ARSC members to attend their first ARSC conference -- reach out to college students and professionals in the early stages of their careers -- promote mentoring and professional development opportunities -- advance scholarly research and publication -- support ARSC members who desire to participate more actively in the association. Grant recipients are awarded: -- complimentary registration for the entire ARSC Annual Conference -- gratis registration for the Pre-Conference Workshop, and -- reimbursement up to US$750 to defray the expenses of transportation and lodging (upon approval of valid receipts, to be submitted after the conference). At the time of application, the applicant must be a member of ARSC in good standing, planning to attend his or her first ARSC conference. The applicant must also be one of the following: -- a college or university student aspiring to work with sound recordings -- a recent graduate seeking a professional position involving sound recordings -- a professional within the first five years of his or her career, who has demonstrated a dedication to sound recordings -- a researcher or discographer showing compelling prospects for the publication or dissemination of his or her scholarly work. Each applicant must submit: -- a letter of application describing the applicant's background and current activities, clearly indicating why the applicant merits consideration for an ARSC Conference Travel Grant -- a proposed budget for travel costs -- an itemization of any non-ARSC funds that the applicant may receive toward ARSC conference attendance, such as institutional support, etc. -- a brief resume or curriculum vitae, and -- two letters of support, sent separately. The letter of application and supporting materials must be received by February 12, 2010. Send them by mail or e-mail to: Louise Spear, ARSC Conference Travel Grant Committee American Musical and Dramatic Academy 6305 Yucca Street Los Angeles, CA 90028 LSpear at ucla.edu For more information, visit: http://www.arsc-audio.org/grants-committee.html or e-mail: LSpear at ucla.edu Applicants will be notified about the award decisions by March 12, 2010. The Association for Recorded Sound Collections is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and study of sound recordings -- in all genres of music and speech, in all formats, and from all periods. ARSC is unique in bringing together private individuals and institutional professionals -- everyone with a serious interest in recorded sound. From artempo42 at sbcglobal.net Thu Feb 4 20:07:16 2010 From: artempo42 at sbcglobal.net (jerry f bacon) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 20:07:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Credenza 8-1 Message-ID: <14030.95681.qm@web180104.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Hello to all. The Victor 8-1 has sold and is on it's way to the far west. I thank all of you for your interest. Kindest Regards Jerry F Bacon-Dallas,Texas From YesteryearPhono at aol.com Fri Feb 5 07:08:51 2010 From: YesteryearPhono at aol.com (YesteryearPhono at aol.com) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:08:51 EST Subject: [Phono-L] Hello from Mike Dawicki Message-ID: <67d9.e5326e.389d8e83@aol.com> Hi Bruce, Im thinking of selling my Phonograph collection To buy a Classic 1950s car...Id like a Cadillac 1954-1957 or maybe a 56 or 57 Chevy Bel Air ...My cell number is 508-274-6784..If you know of anyone intersested in the collection please pass on my number. It would be sold as a collection only not as individual pieces.. Thanks Mike Dawicki -------------- ATTACHMENT -------------- **An Attachment Was Scrubbed** Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 59098 bytes URL: From cdh041 at earthlink.net Fri Feb 5 10:31:35 2010 From: cdh041 at earthlink.net (Douglas Houston) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:31:35 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Hello from Mike Dawicki Message-ID: <410-22010255183135125@earthlink.net> Since I was one of the recipients of your message, and also that I have cars, I thought I'd share some impressions with you. You need to tell what the phono collection consists of. This isn't the best time in history to sell off any kind of collection, but if it's what you want to do, go ahead with it. It's also not a good time for someone to sell collector cars, so it keeps both parties on a level playing field. I don't know your location, but there is a guy in Oakland county, Michigan, who had a '54 Cadillac for sale a while back, and may still have it. My phone is (248) 627-4141, if you'd like to call, evenings. > [Original Message] > From: > To: > Cc: ; > Date: 2/5/2010 10:34:37 AM > Subject: [Phono-L] Hello from Mike Dawicki > > Hi Bruce, > Im thinking of selling my Phonograph collection To buy a Classic 1950s > car...Id like a Cadillac 1954-1957 > or maybe a 56 or 57 Chevy Bel Air ...My cell number is 508-274-6784..If you > know of anyone intersested in the collection please pass on my number. It > would be sold as a collection only not as individual pieces.. > > Thanks Mike Dawicki > > -------------- ATTACHMENT -------------- > **An Attachment Was Scrubbed** > Name: not available > Type: image/jpeg > Size: 59098 bytes > URL: > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From msprinzen at juno.com Fri Feb 5 12:58:35 2010 From: msprinzen at juno.com (msprinzen at juno.com) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 20:58:35 GMT Subject: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits Message-ID: <20100205.155835.9897.5@webmail18.dca.untd.com> I know many of you do this for a living, and so I hate to ask... But, if someone was willing to help me I'd be deeply indebted. My boyfriend is in the final stages of having his 1933 Chevy Master Eagle fully (and beautifully) restored. It's going to be a grand sight moving down the road. I'd like to compile several CDs-worth of music that would have been popular that year, so the music we listen to while riding in it matches the vehicle -- it just seems the thing to do. And it might make a nice Valentine's gift, but if the timing is too short it doesn't need to be. At the moment, though, I'm computer challenged and so can't pull in the music and organize it and, besides, don't really have the knowledge about which tunes (and which versions) would be best. Is this anyone's idea of a fun project? ____________________________________________________________ Small Business Tools Compete with the big boys. Click here to find products to benefit your business. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=EwLRF36s3CAYiilDgyWtZQAAJ1D2EGWQJgc2Zfu3rGBZpu80AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARMQAAAAA= From john9ten at pacbell.net Fri Feb 5 13:27:41 2010 From: john9ten at pacbell.net (john9ten at pacbell.net) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:27:41 +0000 Subject: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits Message-ID: <969131451-1265405087-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1465777169-@bda006.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Not something I am versed in but a splendid idea! You should cruise about with the windows down and the music blasting like kids today do it! Imagine the double takes! John Robles ------Original Message------ From: msprinzen at juno.com Sender: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org To: phono-l at oldcrank.org ReplyTo: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits Sent: Feb 5, 2010 12:58 PM I know many of you do this for a living, and so I hate to ask... But, if someone was willing to help me I'd be deeply indebted. My boyfriend is in the final stages of having his 1933 Chevy Master Eagle fully (and beautifully) restored. It's going to be a grand sight moving down the road. I'd like to compile several CDs-worth of music that would have been popular that year, so the music we listen to while riding in it matches the vehicle -- it just seems the thing to do. And it might make a nice Valentine's gift, but if the timing is too short it doesn't need to be. At the moment, though, I'm computer challenged and so can't pull in the music and organize it and, besides, don't really have the knowledge about which tunes (and which versions) would be best. Is this anyone's idea of a fun project? ____________________________________________________________ Small Business Tools Compete with the big boys. Click here to find products to benefit your business. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=EwLRF36s3CAYiilDgyWtZQAAJ1D2EGWQJgc2Zfu3rGBZpu80AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARMQAAAAA= _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From backden at yahoo.com Fri Feb 5 13:35:48 2010 From: backden at yahoo.com (Dennis Back) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:35:48 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits In-Reply-To: <20100205.155835.9897.5@webmail18.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <130552.35707.qm@web35608.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Merle, I did a quick google search of 1933 hits and came up with this link: http://www.popculturemadness.com/Music/Pop-Old/1933.html It lists the most popular songs of 1933.? It also had a link for a 2 CD album of 1930's hit songs. http://www.amazon.com/30-Hits-30s-Various-Artists/dp/B00069I72S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1265405333&sr=1-2-catcorr Although that album includes hits from ALL the 30's and not just 1933, there seems like a lot of great songs there. I have a 1931 Model A Ford and I've equipped it with a Mikiphone and a bunch of Ford related disks and I play them sometimes when I'm at car functions.? I hope you have lots of fun in the Chevy.? My wife HATES the Model A as she says that the "fumes" give her a headache.? :-(?? Dennis From hawthorn at thoseoldrecords.com Fri Feb 5 13:55:02 2010 From: hawthorn at thoseoldrecords.com (Hawthorn's Antique Audio) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:55:02 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] commercial - new eBay record auction catalog now available Message-ID: <27E8F0F98BBB49A984EA62F974E29FFF@Tom> Hi Everyone, My new eBay record auction catalog #4 is now available for February and March. It features many Edison Electric Diamond Discs, Edison Classical Diamond Discs, early 7" Columbias, jazz and blues 78s, record catalogs and supplements, and lots of odds and ends. I'll be happy to send you a PDF copy on request. Thanks! Tom Hawthorn Hawthorn's Antique Audio www.thoseoldrecords.com hawthorn at thoseoldrecords.com From msprinzen at juno.com Fri Feb 5 14:06:26 2010 From: msprinzen at juno.com (msprinzen at juno.com) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 22:06:26 GMT Subject: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits Message-ID: <20100205.170626.11176.1@webmail10.dca.untd.com> I'm trying to create something a little more custom made so it feels like a special present, rather than just buying a CD. At least that's my thought for now... But if I strike out, then these links will be invaluable, and I really appreciate your taking the time on my behalf! ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Dennis Back To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:35:48 -0800 (PST) Hi Merle, I did a quick google search of 1933 hits and came up with this link: http://www.popculturemadness.com/Music/Pop-Old/1933.html It lists the most popular songs of 1933. It also had a link for a 2 CD album of 1930's hit songs. http://www.amazon.com/30-Hits-30s-Various-Artists/dp/B00069I72S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1265405333&sr=1-2-catcorr Although that album includes hits from ALL the 30's and not just 1933, there seems like a lot of great songs there. ____________________________________________________________ Home Improvement Projects Improve your home. Click for products, services, and project ideas. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=InxvPUTVZHH-cbWzLMRpqgAAJ1D2EGWQJgc2Zfu3rGBZpu80AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAShAAAAAA= From smstitt at gmail.com Fri Feb 5 13:57:54 2010 From: smstitt at gmail.com (Mike Stitt) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:57:54 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits In-Reply-To: <130552.35707.qm@web35608.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <20100205.155835.9897.5@webmail18.dca.untd.com> <130552.35707.qm@web35608.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <7e8e90ff1002051357o16b7d6f5w77506e706eb9006a@mail.gmail.com> In My Merry Oldsmobile? Darn that won't do, 1905. I had to do it! SORRY.. Oldcranky Mike On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 1:35 PM, Dennis Back wrote: > Hi Merle, > > I did a quick google search of 1933 hits and came up with this link: > > http://www.popculturemadness.com/Music/Pop-Old/1933.html > > It lists the most popular songs of 1933. It also had a link for a 2 CD > album of 1930's hit songs. > > > http://www.amazon.com/30-Hits-30s-Various-Artists/dp/B00069I72S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1265405333&sr=1-2-catcorr > > Although that album includes hits from ALL the 30's and not just 1933, > there seems like a lot of great songs there. > > I have a 1931 Model A Ford and I've equipped it with a Mikiphone and a > bunch of Ford related disks and I play them sometimes when I'm at car > functions. > > I hope you have lots of fun in the Chevy. My wife HATES the Model A as she > says that the "fumes" give her a headache. > > :-( > > Dennis > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > From majesticrecord at snet.net Fri Feb 5 14:39:23 2010 From: majesticrecord at snet.net (Glenn Longwell) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:39:23 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits In-Reply-To: <20100205.170626.11176.1@webmail10.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <633023.95952.qm@web83713.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Decca actually put out an 4 record set "Song of Our Times 1933" I have a copy of it but two of the records have a hairline crack. ? I've had it for sale on my set sale page for only a couple dollars.? If interested I can let you know what songs are on it.? However, it's a compilation put together by one artist, Charles Baum and his Orchestra.? I believe they are all pop tunes. ? www.majesticrecord.com/78sforsale.htm ? Scroll all the way down to the 3rd from last entry on the page. ? Barring the idea of buying/trading for?the records I could look at potentially transferring these to a CD. ? Let me know off list if interested. ? Glenn --- On Fri, 2/5/10, msprinzen at juno.com wrote: From: msprinzen at juno.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Friday, February 5, 2010, 10:06 PM I'm trying to create something a little more custom made so it feels like a special present, rather than just buying a CD.? At least that's my thought for now...? But if I strike out, then these links will be invaluable, and I really appreciate your taking the time on my behalf! ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Dennis Back To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:35:48 -0800 (PST) Hi Merle, I did a quick google search of 1933 hits and came up with this link: http://www.popculturemadness.com/Music/Pop-Old/1933.html It lists the most popular songs of 1933.? It also had a link for a 2 CD album of 1930's hit songs. http://www.amazon.com/30-Hits-30s-Various-Artists/dp/B00069I72S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1265405333&sr=1-2-catcorr Although that album includes hits from ALL the 30's and not just 1933, there seems like a lot of great songs there. ____________________________________________________________ Home Improvement Projects Improve your home. Click for products, services, and project ideas. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=InxvPUTVZHH-cbWzLMRpqgAAJ1D2EGWQJgc2Zfu3rGBZpu80AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAShAAAAAA= _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From msprinzen at juno.com Fri Feb 5 15:09:14 2010 From: msprinzen at juno.com (msprinzen at juno.com) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 23:09:14 GMT Subject: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits Message-ID: <20100205.180914.15419.4@webmail03.dca.untd.com> Hey Everyone! Thanks for the huge outpouring of ideas and offers -- some on list and others off list. I'm now all set. Hope everyone has a great weekend -- filled with football, music and otherwise! ____________________________________________________________ Diet Help Cheap Diet Help Tips. Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=7uJD_eOF0KsClCu1S6TTdAAAJ1D2EGWQJgc2Zfu3rGBZpu80AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYQAAAAAA= From cdh041 at earthlink.net Fri Feb 5 15:44:45 2010 From: cdh041 at earthlink.net (Douglas Houston) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:44:45 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits Message-ID: <410-22010255234445828@earthlink.net> MERLE; I'm sure your boyfriend knows it, but I'll say it here anyway. Chevrolet offered a radio for their cars in 1934,and I believe, also '33. It was in two forms. Both mounted to the left of the steering column, and cantilevered off the firewall. The control head was part of the radio case, and protruded out from under the dash,about flush with the dash surface. One model, the 600566, had the speaker in the radio case, and it shouted out toward the passenger side of the car. The other model 600565, had an external speaker in a cylindrical case, that mounted in the middle of the firewall. The only difference in the two sets was the power amplifier stage in the set,which gave more output from one model, than the other. While it's true of the '34 Chevies, the mounting holes for the radio were already punched in the firewall for the radio and also for the speaker. They may be there in the '33's as well. The fabric top of the car has the antenna built into it, with the lead-in coming down the driver side "A" pillar. I'm a car collector myself, with 9 Cadillacs, an Oldsmobile and a 41 Chevrolet convertible. The Chevy has the 5 band radio in it, with lots of very good audio. You can drive down the road with top down, and the radio going at a good level. It's almost like a sound truck, I live in the country, so I can get away with stuff like that. Anyhoo, if your pal has one of the Chevy factory sets in the '33, he could have a break-in audio input jack put on the set, reachable from the driver seat, and used with a portable battery operated CD player. > [Original Message] > From: msprinzen at juno.com > To: > Date: 2/5/2010 5:07:24 PM > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits > > I'm trying to create something a little more custom made so it feels like a special present, rather than just buying a CD. At least that's my thought for now... But if I strike out, then these links will be invaluable, and I really appreciate your taking the time on my behalf! > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Dennis Back > To: Antique Phonograph List > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits > Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:35:48 -0800 (PST) > > Hi Merle, > > I did a quick google search of 1933 hits and came up with this link: > > http://www.popculturemadness.com/Music/Pop-Old/1933.html > > It lists the most popular songs of 1933. It also had a link for a 2 CD album of 1930's hit songs. > > http://www.amazon.com/30-Hits-30s-Various-Artists/dp/B00069I72S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1265405333&sr=1-2-catcorr > > Although that album includes hits from ALL the 30's and not just 1933, there seems like a lot of great songs there. > ____________________________________________________________ > Home Improvement Projects > Improve your home. Click for products, services, and project ideas. > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=InxvPUTVZHH-cbWzLMRpqgAAJ1D2EGWQJgc2Zfu3rGBZpu80AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAShAAAAAA= > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From nauck at 78rpm.com Fri Feb 5 17:28:08 2010 From: nauck at 78rpm.com (Kurt Nauck) Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:28:08 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Phonographs, Records, Books & the ARSC Conference Message-ID: <20100206012905.30AB5951732E@smtp56.dc2.safesecureweb.com> Please forgive me if I've already posted this - I'm new to phono-l and don't receive the emails! This week I posted a stunning Reginaphone on my website. This phonograph is being sold by Reverse Auction, which means the price goes down $100 every day. You can see the machine and its current price at www.78rpm.com Our Resource Catalog is now fully updated! All books, discographies, turntables, audio equipment and record supplies are now posted, and many prices have been reduced. Additionally, we have 35 different sizes and shapes of Stanton 500 styli available ranging from .75 to 5.0 mil in both Truncated Conical and Truncated Elliptical configurations. Vintage Record Auction 47 will be going to the printer this month. Send me an email if you would like a copy; if you've been dropped due to inactivity, $15 will get you back on the mailing list. (Or you can access the auction at no charge on our website.) As always, we'll have roughly 10,000 78s, cylinders, Diamond Discs and radio transcriptions for sale, including many true rarities. And last but not least, the 2010 ARSC Conference will be held in New Orleans May 19-22. It's a great opportunity to meet some fascinating people and hear some interesting presentations. Go to www.arsc-audio.org or email me for more information. Take care, Kurt Nauck www.78rpm.com nauck at 78rpm.com Kurt Nauck c/o Nauck's Vintage Records 22004 Sherrod Ln. Spring, TX 77389 Website: www.78rpm.com E-Mail: nauck at 78rpm.com Phone: (281) 288-7826 Fax: (425) 930-6862 From msprinzen at juno.com Sat Feb 6 06:00:16 2010 From: msprinzen at juno.com (Merle Sprinzen) Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:00:16 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits Message-ID: <20100206.091652.3760.23.msprinzen@juno.com> Hi Dennis -- Thanks SO much for all the great information! I'll check to see whether his has this -- I'm not remembering a radio but I might be wrong. That would sure be a lot of fun. And even more than that, I'm grateful to everyone on the list and really touched by the huge outpouring of offers of assistance and knowledge. Merle On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:44:45 -0500 "Douglas Houston" writes: > MERLE; > > I'm sure your boyfriend knows it, but I'll say it here anyway. > Chevrolet offered a radio for their cars in 1934,and I believe, also > '33. It was in two forms. Both mounted to the left of the steering > column, and cantilevered off the firewall. The control head was part > of the radio case, and protruded out from under the dash,about flush > with the dash surface. One model, the 600566, had the speaker in the > radio case, and it shouted out toward the passenger side of the car. > The other model 600565, had an external speaker in a cylindrical > case, that mounted in the middle of the firewall. The only > difference in the two sets was the power amplifier stage in the > set,which gave more output from one model, than the other. While > it's true of the '34 Chevies, the mounting holes for the radio were > already punched in the firewall for the radio and also for the > speaker. They may be there in the '33's as well. The fabric top of > the car has the antenna built into it, with the lead-in coming d > own the driver side "A" pillar. > > I'm a car collector myself, with 9 Cadillacs, an Oldsmobile and a 41 > Chevrolet convertible. The Chevy has the 5 band radio in it, with > lots of very good audio. You can drive down the road with top down, > and the radio going at a good level. It's almost like a sound truck, > I live in the country, so I can get away with stuff like that. > > Anyhoo, if your pal has one of the Chevy factory sets in the '33, he > could have a break-in audio input jack put on the set, reachable > from the driver seat, and used with a portable battery operated CD > player. > > > > [Original Message] > > From: msprinzen at juno.com > > To: > > Date: 2/5/2010 5:07:24 PM > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits > > > > I'm trying to create something a little more custom made so it > feels like a special present, rather than just buying a CD. At > least that's my thought for now... But if I strike out, then these > links will be invaluable, and I really appreciate your taking the > time on my behalf! > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > > From: Dennis Back > > To: Antique Phonograph List > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] A favor -- 1933 hits > > Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:35:48 -0800 (PST) > > > > Hi Merle, > > > > I did a quick google search of 1933 hits and came up with this > link: > > > > http://www.popculturemadness.com/Music/Pop-Old/1933.html > > > > It lists the most popular songs of 1933. It also had a link for a > 2 CD album of 1930's hit songs. > > > > > http://www.amazon.com/30-Hits-30s-Various-Artists/dp/B00069I72S/ref=sr_1_ 2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1265405333&sr=1-2-catcorr > > > > Although that album includes hits from ALL the 30's and not just > 1933, there seems like a lot of great songs there. > > ____________________________________________________________ > > Home Improvement Projects > > Improve your home. Click for products, services, and project > ideas. > > > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=InxvPUTVZHH-cbWzLMRpqgAAJ1D 2EGWQJgc2Zfu3rGBZpu80AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAShAAAAAA= > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > From bruce78rpm at comcast.net Sat Feb 6 10:30:09 2010 From: bruce78rpm at comcast.net (bruce78rpm at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 18:30:09 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Phono-L] Talking Book - Black Americana Record Message-ID: <1631483753.485391265481009883.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Watermelon-coon-Talking-book-record-1919-antique_W0QQitemZ120525550961QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_on_Vinyl?hash=item1c0fe1f571QQautorefreshZtrue This unusual Talking book selection from 1919 just sold for almost $200.00 on ebay. From harveykravitz at yahoo.com Sat Feb 6 12:47:35 2010 From: harveykravitz at yahoo.com (harvey kravitz) Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:47:35 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph Message-ID: <880504.63705.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi Gang, I have a very good friend and fellow collector(John Hoffman) who is looking for an Orthophonic style reproducer for a Kimball Machine. It is a copy of a Victrola Credenza. Any information and help will be greatly appreciated. Harvey Kravitz From smstitt at gmail.com Sat Feb 6 13:16:31 2010 From: smstitt at gmail.com (Mike Stitt) Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 13:16:31 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] Talking Book - Black Americana Record In-Reply-To: <1631483753.485391265481009883.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <1631483753.485391265481009883.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <7e8e90ff1002061316r77299b73k50a3157e73702a7e@mail.gmail.com> Yes it does seem they have dropped a little. Oldcranky On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 10:30 AM, wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Watermelon-coon-Talking-book-record-1919-antique_W0QQitemZ120525550961QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_on_Vinyl?hash=item1c0fe1f571QQautorefreshZtrue > > This unusual Talking book selection from 1919 just sold for almost $200.00 > on ebay. > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > From tomj33 at msn.com Sat Feb 6 13:39:13 2010 From: tomj33 at msn.com (Tom Jordan) Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:39:13 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph In-Reply-To: <880504.63705.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <880504.63705.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: What kind of information are you looking for? I own a Kimball machine myself. I can get you some photos of my machine if you'd like. Here are a couple of links regarding this machine: http://www.gracyk.com/makers.shtml This is Tim Gracyk's Phonographs, Singers and old records. He references the Kimball machine in this book: Kimball -- W. W. Kimball Company, Kimball Building, Chicago, Illinois. May 1920. (Trademark filed 2/5/1918; used since 1/15/1918 http://www.arcade-museum.com/mtr/MTR-1923-76-8/MTR-1923-76-8-16.pdf This is an old newspaper in PDF form with a Kimball Phonograph ad in it. -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of harvey kravitz Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:48 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph Hi Gang, I have a very good friend and fellow collector(John Hoffman) who is looking for an Orthophonic style reproducer for a Kimball Machine. It is a copy of a Victrola Credenza. Any information and help will be greatly appreciated. Harvey Kravitz _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From tomj33 at msn.com Sat Feb 6 13:50:09 2010 From: tomj33 at msn.com (Tom Jordan) Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:50:09 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph In-Reply-To: References: <880504.63705.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: The Kimball that I own didn't come with an Orthophonic style reproducer. In fact the reproducer is connected to the tone arm with a rubber connector that it presses into instead of latching into the arm like most Victrola style machines. I have a second reproducer for it and it is attached in the same way. Here is a link that shows some pictures of my example: http://cid-83f0a6af3a1d66ec.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Kimball%20Phonogra ph%5E6?authkey=h6g!0QlxMvA%24 -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Tom Jordan Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 3:39 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph What kind of information are you looking for? I own a Kimball machine myself. I can get you some photos of my machine if you'd like. Here are a couple of links regarding this machine: http://www.gracyk.com/makers.shtml This is Tim Gracyk's Phonographs, Singers and old records. He references the Kimball machine in this book: Kimball -- W. W. Kimball Company, Kimball Building, Chicago, Illinois. May 1920. (Trademark filed 2/5/1918; used since 1/15/1918 http://www.arcade-museum.com/mtr/MTR-1923-76-8/MTR-1923-76-8-16.pdf This is an old newspaper in PDF form with a Kimball Phonograph ad in it. -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of harvey kravitz Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:48 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph Hi Gang, I have a very good friend and fellow collector(John Hoffman) who is looking for an Orthophonic style reproducer for a Kimball Machine. It is a copy of a Victrola Credenza. Any information and help will be greatly appreciated. Harvey Kravitz _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From harveykravitz at yahoo.com Sat Feb 6 13:59:28 2010 From: harveykravitz at yahoo.com (harvey kravitz) Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 13:59:28 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph In-Reply-To: References: <880504.63705.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <806423.79395.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi Tom, Thank you for your reply. The machine that John has looks like an Orthophonic Credenza with the curved tone arm. What he is looking for is an Orthophonic style reproducer or a picture of one so he knows what to look for. I'd like to see your machine. All the best, Harvey Kravitz ________________________________ From: Tom Jordan To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Sat, February 6, 2010 1:39:13 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph What kind of information are you looking for? I own a Kimball machine myself. I can get you some photos of my machine if you'd like. Here are a couple of links regarding this machine: http://www.gracyk.com/makers.shtml This is Tim Gracyk's Phonographs, Singers and old records. He references the Kimball machine in this book: Kimball -- W. W. Kimball Company, Kimball Building, Chicago, Illinois. May 1920. (Trademark filed 2/5/1918; used since 1/15/1918 http://www.arcade-museum.com/mtr/MTR-1923-76-8/MTR-1923-76-8-16.pdf This is an old newspaper in PDF form with a Kimball Phonograph ad in it. -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of harvey kravitz Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:48 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph Hi Gang, I have a very good friend and fellow collector(John Hoffman) who is looking for an Orthophonic style reproducer for a Kimball Machine. It is a copy of a Victrola Credenza. Any information and help will be greatly appreciated. Harvey Kravitz _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From tomj33 at msn.com Sat Feb 6 14:02:34 2010 From: tomj33 at msn.com (Tom Jordan) Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 16:02:34 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph In-Reply-To: <806423.79395.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <880504.63705.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <806423.79395.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I just sent a link to some pictures of my machine. You'll need to cut and paste it into a browser as the e-mail message cut off the last portion of the link. -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of harvey kravitz Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 3:59 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph Hi Tom, Thank you for your reply. The machine that John has looks like an Orthophonic Credenza with the curved tone arm. What he is looking for is an Orthophonic style reproducer or a picture of one so he knows what to look for. I'd like to see your machine. All the best, Harvey Kravitz ________________________________ From: Tom Jordan To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Sat, February 6, 2010 1:39:13 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph What kind of information are you looking for? I own a Kimball machine myself. I can get you some photos of my machine if you'd like. Here are a couple of links regarding this machine: http://www.gracyk.com/makers.shtml This is Tim Gracyk's Phonographs, Singers and old records. He references the Kimball machine in this book: Kimball -- W. W. Kimball Company, Kimball Building, Chicago, Illinois. May 1920. (Trademark filed 2/5/1918; used since 1/15/1918 http://www.arcade-museum.com/mtr/MTR-1923-76-8/MTR-1923-76-8-16.pdf This is an old newspaper in PDF form with a Kimball Phonograph ad in it. -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of harvey kravitz Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:48 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph Hi Gang, I have a very good friend and fellow collector(John Hoffman) who is looking for an Orthophonic style reproducer for a Kimball Machine. It is a copy of a Victrola Credenza. Any information and help will be greatly appreciated. Harvey Kravitz _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From harveykravitz at yahoo.com Sat Feb 6 14:36:34 2010 From: harveykravitz at yahoo.com (harvey kravitz) Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 14:36:34 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph In-Reply-To: References: <880504.63705.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <539481.61187.qm@web54502.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi Tom, You have the earlier, more conventional Kimball. anyway, I appreciate your efforts. All the best, Harvey ________________________________ From: Tom Jordan To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Sat, February 6, 2010 1:50:09 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph The Kimball that I own didn't come with an Orthophonic style reproducer. In fact the reproducer is connected to the tone arm with a rubber connector that it presses into instead of latching into the arm like most Victrola style machines. I have a second reproducer for it and it is attached in the same way. Here is a link that shows some pictures of my example: http://cid-83f0a6af3a1d66ec.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Kimball%20Phonogra ph%5E6?authkey=h6g!0QlxMvA%24 -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Tom Jordan Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 3:39 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph What kind of information are you looking for? I own a Kimball machine myself. I can get you some photos of my machine if you'd like. Here are a couple of links regarding this machine: http://www.gracyk.com/makers.shtml This is Tim Gracyk's Phonographs, Singers and old records. He references the Kimball machine in this book: Kimball -- W. W. Kimball Company, Kimball Building, Chicago, Illinois. May 1920. (Trademark filed 2/5/1918; used since 1/15/1918 http://www.arcade-museum.com/mtr/MTR-1923-76-8/MTR-1923-76-8-16.pdf This is an old newspaper in PDF form with a Kimball Phonograph ad in it. -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of harvey kravitz Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:48 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Kimball Orthophonic Style Phonograph Hi Gang, I have a very good friend and fellow collector(John Hoffman) who is looking for an Orthophonic style reproducer for a Kimball Machine. It is a copy of a Victrola Credenza. Any information and help will be greatly appreciated. Harvey Kravitz _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From mdsorter at aol.com Sat Feb 6 16:16:06 2010 From: mdsorter at aol.com (mdsorter at aol.com) Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:16:06 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] commercial - new eBay record auction catalog now available In-Reply-To: <27E8F0F98BBB49A984EA62F974E29FFF@Tom> References: <27E8F0F98BBB49A984EA62F974E29FFF@Tom> Message-ID: <8CC75A1E0680EDF-4E08-120EF@webmail-m058.sysops.aol.com> Hi Tom, I'd like a copy. Thanks! Mike Sorter -----Original Message----- From: Hawthorn's Antique Audio To: Maillist Phono-L Sent: Fri, Feb 5, 2010 1:55 pm Subject: [Phono-L] commercial - new eBay record auction catalog now available Hi Everyone, My new eBay record auction catalog #4 is now available for February and March. t features many Edison Electric Diamond Discs, Edison Classical Diamond Discs, arly 7" Columbias, jazz and blues 78s, record catalogs and supplements, and ots of odds and ends. I'll be happy to send you a PDF copy on request. hanks! Tom Hawthorn awthorn's Antique Audio ww.thoseoldrecords.com awthorn at thoseoldrecords.com ______________________________________________ hono-L mailing list ttp://phono-l.oldcrank.org From zonophone2006 at aol.com Sun Feb 7 08:34:07 2010 From: zonophone2006 at aol.com (zonophone2006 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:34:07 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Talking Book - Black Americana Record In-Reply-To: <7e8e90ff1002061316r77299b73k50a3157e73702a7e@mail.gmail.com> References: <1631483753.485391265481009883.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <7e8e90ff1002061316r77299b73k50a3157e73702a7e@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <8CC762A7FD9C0AF-834-1B0DD@webmail-m080.sysops.aol.com> HI ALL i was a bidder on this i purchased one on ebay a few months ago that was mint this one had tearing and damage but still a good one the canadians did not allow the title on the front as the american version has it zono -----Original Message----- From: Mike Stitt To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Sat, Feb 6, 2010 4:16 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Talking Book - Black Americana Record Yes it does seem they have dropped a little. Oldcranky On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 10:30 AM, wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Watermelon-coon-Talking-book-record-1919-antique_W0QQitemZ120525550961QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_on_Vinyl?hash=item1c0fe1f571QQautorefreshZtrue > > This unusual Talking book selection from 1919 just sold for almost $200.00 > on ebay. > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From RKolba0211 at aol.com Sun Feb 7 11:57:31 2010 From: RKolba0211 at aol.com (RKolba0211 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 14:57:31 EST Subject: [Phono-L] Rare Edison Cylinder Message-ID: <97fa.1a2b02c1.38a0752b@aol.com> Recently, there have been quite a few comments about Edison 4 minute wax cylinder #473, E. H. Shackleton's MY SOUTH POLAR EXPEDITION. Most collectors would rate this as the rarest of all Edison 4 minute wax cylinders. I have just listed on Ebay what, I believe to be, a cylinder that is rarer than the Shackleton cylinder. It is Theodore Roosevelt's speech (#1146) PROGRESSIVE COVENANT WITH THE PEOPLE. While Roosevelt's other three Edison recorded speeches were later transferred to Blue Amberol (April, 1919), this recording was not since the Progressive Party (aka Bull Moose Party) had faded into oblivion. From t at edisonTriumph.com Mon Feb 8 01:29:36 2010 From: t at edisonTriumph.com (t at edisonTriumph.com) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:29:36 GMT Subject: [Phono-L] Rare Edison Concert (5") Machine For Sale Message-ID: <201002071528.3UHRQ00@cat2.com> For Sale: Last version Edison Concert phonograph in Triumph - style raised panel case. This is one of about a dozen such machines known. Frow states: "The 1906 model was catalogued only for a matter of months, there being little residual interest in the large cylinders, and it must be rarely found today." Unique knurled endgate knob seldom seen. Excellent restored condition. Serial number 11,392. Asking $4,750 plus shipping. Possible delivery to NC show or Stanton auction. Please call or email for pictures or other details. I've posted 25 pictures on shuttlefly at: http://edisonconcert11392.shutterfly.com/ Terry Baer, St. Louis, telephone: 314.495.9027, email: t at edisonTriumph.com --------------------------------------------- This message was sent using CAT2 Online Internet Services . web-based email system . http://www.cat2.com . From YesteryearPhono at aol.com Mon Feb 8 07:54:00 2010 From: YesteryearPhono at aol.com (YesteryearPhono at aol.com) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:54:00 EST Subject: [Phono-L] FW: Hello from Mike Dawicki Message-ID: <78b2.51be880.38a18d98@aol.com> Thank You for your email....Im trying to get a list together and figure a fair price for the collection. Mostly Outside Horn Victors and Edisons. a couple of Herzog Cabinets... Mike 528-274-6784 email _Yesteryearphono at aol.com_ (mailto:Yesteryearphono at aol.com) Thanks Mike In a message dated 2/5/2010 12:28:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, RCowen at sciencenews.org writes: if you described your collection--what type, cylinders, victrolas, etc., you might get a good response. Sincerely, Ron -----Original Message----- From: YesteryearPhono at aol.com [mailto:YesteryearPhono at aol.com] Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 10:09 AM To: Bruce78rpm at comcast.net Cc: phono-l-request at oldcrank.org; phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Hello from Mike Dawicki Hi Bruce, Im thinking of selling my Phonograph collection To buy a Classic 1950s car...Id like a Cadillac 1954-1957 or maybe a 56 or 57 Chevy Bel Air ...My cell number is 508-274-6784..If you know of anyone intersested in the collection please pass on my number. It would be sold as a collection only not as individual pieces.. Thanks Mike Dawicki -------------- ATTACHMENT -------------- **An Attachment Was Scrubbed** Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 59098 bytes URL: _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From wilenzick at bellsouth.net Mon Feb 8 14:01:46 2010 From: wilenzick at bellsouth.net (Ray & Phyllis Wilenzick) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:01:46 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] eBay phono observations Message-ID: <68A915BB105D4546898187C9A140B314@WilenzickPC> Is it just me, but it seems that eBay phono listings have changed somewhat, such as: 1. Most items over $300 are "Buy It Now" or "Best Offer", not auction type 2. Most higher priced items are listed for long periods such as 25-30 days 3 Few of the higher priced auction items have any bids at all. Any comments? Ray From john9ten at pacbell.net Mon Feb 8 21:04:05 2010 From: john9ten at pacbell.net (john robles) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:04:05 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house Message-ID: <637492.67324.qm@web80704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Good evening all Here's something interesting on eBay..a Schwarzwaldhaus phonograph. Schwarzwald means Black Forest. Item number is 270528488201. Check it out! John Robles From mf101723 at msn.com Tue Feb 9 01:19:49 2010 From: mf101723 at msn.com (mark french) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:19:49 +0000 Subject: [Phono-L] WTD: Grille for 4-door Credenza Message-ID: I just picked up a decent Victrola Credenza 4-door that I've started to fix up, the one important thing it's missing is the entire horn grille and cloth. Condition of finish and/or cloth not important, I can refinish it and/or put new cloth in it. Thanks! Side notes - this machine has some WEIRD mods. For example, eons ago somebody tapped into the horn elbow and added an iron pipe T-fitting. (??) But both ends of it are just open to air, I'll have to remove that and put in a plug, talk about ruining the bass! And there's a 6-inch hole cut into the lower section of the horn wood, like a speaker had been mounted there with three screws, or something. Plus an additional a/c wire was added to the motor connector socket, but whatever it was hooked to is gone. Anybody have any ideas of what they were doing, or trying to do, with this thing? I assume at one time there was a hose connected to that fitting, for what I have NO idea. The vent hole cover near it is missing, maybe that is where the hose or pipe exited. Pretty sure I can fix all this stuff fortunately. Mark French My Victrolas: VV-210 10-50 Credenza VV-XVII From bruce78rpm at comcast.net Tue Feb 9 07:04:12 2010 From: bruce78rpm at comcast.net (bruce78rpm at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:04:12 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Phono-L] VTLA - Identifying Pooley Cabinet In-Reply-To: <325771911.1455611265727638793.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <343214777.1457611265727852472.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> I just acquired a Victor VTLA (3rd Style, first Domed Lid Style), serial number 2357, which is from the era that according to the Victor Victrola Website, cabinets were supplied both by Pooley & Victor from 1907-1909, before Victor took over the cabinet making completely. When I opened the two L doors and looked straight into the back of the square storage compartment, immediately below the horn opening, I noticed a rectangular celluloid ID Plate, neatly attached with two screws. It is White with black lettering which says STYLE B, and Immediately underneath that a large P with a square around it. Does the P stand for Pooley, or would the P indicate the identification of the Cabinet Factory with the Victor Complex where the Cabinet was made. Thanks for you help on this. I can immediately see 100's of VTLA owners who see this, immediately running to their machines and shining a flashlight into that compartment to see if they have one of these celluloid ID Plates. Bruce From russridley at shaw.ca Tue Feb 9 09:52:03 2010 From: russridley at shaw.ca (Russ Ridley) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:52:03 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] VTLA - Identifying Pooley Cabinet In-Reply-To: <343214777.1457611265727852472.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <343214777.1457611265727852472.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <740431A8-1110-42BC-A92F-AF74C64D9994@shaw.ca> I also just acquired a 3rd style Victor VTLA with serial # 8269 along with it's bill of sale dated Jan. 28 1909. On mine there is no tag adhered to the back of the compartment below the horn opening or evidence there ever was. Russ On 9-Feb-10, at 7:04 AM, bruce78rpm at comcast.net wrote: > I just acquired a Victor VTLA (3rd Style, first Domed Lid Style), > serial number 2357, which is from the era that according to the > Victor Victrola Website, cabinets were supplied both by Pooley & > Victor from 1907-1909, before Victor took over the cabinet making > completely. > > When I opened the two L doors and looked straight into the back of > the square storage compartment, immediately below the horn opening, > I noticed a rectangular celluloid ID Plate, neatly attached with > two screws. It is White with black lettering which says STYLE B, > and Immediately underneath that a large P with a square around it. > Does the P stand for Pooley, or would the P indicate the > identification of the Cabinet Factory with the Victor Complex where > the Cabinet was made. Thanks for you help on this. I can > immediately see 100's of VTLA owners who see this, immediately > running to their machines and shining a flashlight into that > compartment to see if they have one of these celluloid ID Plates. > > Bruce > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From lherault at bu.edu Tue Feb 9 10:04:36 2010 From: lherault at bu.edu (Ron L'Herault) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:04:36 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house In-Reply-To: <637492.67324.qm@web80704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <637492.67324.qm@web80704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <007601caa9b2$5765c280$67d6299b@ad.bu.edu> Neat! But shouldn't there be a coo coo bird there somewhere? Ron -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:04 AM To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house Good evening all Here's something interesting on eBay..a Schwarzwaldhaus phonograph. Schwarzwald means Black Forest. Item number is 270528488201. Check it out! John Robles _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From majesticrecord at snet.net Tue Feb 9 10:56:13 2010 From: majesticrecord at snet.net (Glenn Longwell) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:56:13 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house In-Reply-To: <007601caa9b2$5765c280$67d6299b@ad.bu.edu> Message-ID: <723211.49089.qm@web83706.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Here's another one for your viewing pleasure... ? I saw this at the Claymont, DE phono show back in 2003 and took pictures.? The dealer, can't remember who, wanted several thousand dollars for it.? It didn't sell.? I think it was the only thing this particular dealer brought. ? www.majesticrecord.com/phono.htm ? Glenn --- On Tue, 2/9/10, Ron L'Herault wrote: From: Ron L'Herault Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house To: "'Antique Phonograph List'" Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:04 PM Neat! But shouldn't there be a coo coo bird there somewhere? Ron -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:04 AM To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house Good evening all Here's something interesting on eBay..a Schwarzwaldhaus phonograph. Schwarzwald means Black Forest. Item number is 270528488201. Check it out! John Robles _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From lherault at bu.edu Tue Feb 9 11:11:35 2010 From: lherault at bu.edu (Ron L'Herault) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:11:35 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] WTD: Grille for 4-door Credenza In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <008101caa9bb$b2dae970$67d6299b@ad.bu.edu> George Vollema may be able to help with the grill and cloth. I got one for an 8-12 from him that was pristine. Ron L -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of mark french Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:20 AM To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] WTD: Grille for 4-door Credenza I just picked up a decent Victrola Credenza 4-door that I've started to fix up, the one important thing it's missing is the entire horn grille and cloth. Condition of finish and/or cloth not important, I can refinish it and/or put new cloth in it. Thanks! Side notes - this machine has some WEIRD mods. For example, eons ago somebody tapped into the horn elbow and added an iron pipe T-fitting. (??) But both ends of it are just open to air, I'll have to remove that and put in a plug, talk about ruining the bass! And there's a 6-inch hole cut into the lower section of the horn wood, like a speaker had been mounted there with three screws, or something. Plus an additional a/c wire was added to the motor connector socket, but whatever it was hooked to is gone. Anybody have any ideas of what they were doing, or trying to do, with this thing? I assume at one time there was a hose connected to that fitting, for what I have NO idea. The vent hole cover near it is missing, maybe that is where the hose or pipe exited. Pretty sure I can fix all this stuff fortunately. Mark French My Victrolas: VV-210 10-50 Credenza VV-XVII _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From esroberto at hotmail.com Tue Feb 9 11:23:56 2010 From: esroberto at hotmail.com (Robert Wright) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:23:56 +0000 Subject: [Phono-L] WTD: Grille for 4-door Credenza In-Reply-To: <008101caa9bb$b2dae970$67d6299b@ad.bu.edu> References: , <008101caa9bb$b2dae970$67d6299b@ad.bu.edu> Message-ID: Maybe they figured they could use an electric pump to run water into the pipe T-fitting to wash the signal path for the cleanest sound possible. Obviously the hole was cut to drain into a bucket. Did you get the bucket in the deal? An eBay seller told me those Credenza buckets are worth a pantload. ;-) Watch out, friends, as dumb as those folks were for committing these crimes against phonography, there are a lot more of them than there are of us. Good luck with the restore, Mark! Best, Robert > -----Original Message----- mark french > Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:20 AM > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] WTD: Grille for 4-door Credenza > > > I just picked up a decent Victrola Credenza 4-door that I've started to fix > up, the one important thing it's missing is the entire horn grille and > cloth. Condition of finish and/or cloth not important, I can refinish it > and/or put new cloth in it. Thanks! > > Side notes - this machine has some WEIRD mods. For example, eons ago > somebody tapped into the horn elbow and added an iron pipe T-fitting. (??) > But both ends of it are just open to air, I'll have to remove that and put > in a plug, talk about ruining the bass! And there's a 6-inch hole cut into > the lower section of the horn wood, like a speaker had been mounted there > with three screws, or something. Plus an additional a/c wire was added to > the motor connector socket, but whatever it was hooked to is gone. Anybody > have any ideas of what they were doing, or trying to do, with this thing? I > assume at one time there was a hose connected to that fitting, for what I > have NO idea. The vent hole cover near it is missing, maybe that is where > the hose or pipe exited. Pretty sure I can fix all this stuff fortunately. > > Mark French > My Victrolas: > VV-210 > 10-50 > Credenza > VV-XVII > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft?s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ From rvuill at comcast.net Tue Feb 9 11:33:21 2010 From: rvuill at comcast.net (Bob) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:33:21 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house References: <723211.49089.qm@web83706.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <79A6BD19E1B448DB9191638F7E026CFE@HPPC> Glen, I think the one you have pictures of is a one off made by some talented craftsman for a family present. The black forrest one was probably produced in limited quantities for resale. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glenn Longwell" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:56 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house Here's another one for your viewing pleasure... I saw this at the Claymont, DE phono show back in 2003 and took pictures. The dealer, can't remember who, wanted several thousand dollars for it. It didn't sell. I think it was the only thing this particular dealer brought. www.majesticrecord.com/phono.htm Glenn From KEEPERH2O at aol.com Tue Feb 9 11:28:13 2010 From: KEEPERH2O at aol.com (KEEPERH2O at aol.com) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:28:13 EST Subject: [Phono-L] Color of Grille Cloth on Amberola 30? Message-ID: Greetings. It's a nice, clean machine. The grille cloth is missing. Anyone know the color? I have some green, tan n' gold in stock. Thanks! : ) Edward From andersun at tampabay.rr.com Tue Feb 9 11:40:24 2010 From: andersun at tampabay.rr.com (Steve Andersen) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:40:24 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Color of Grille Cloth on Amberola 30? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4F1BB58E-5012-41DC-B345-6A671056E658@tampabay.rr.com> It was sort of a brownish gold color with no pattern On Feb 9, 2010, at 2:28 PM, KEEPERH2O at aol.com wrote: > Greetings. > > It's a nice, clean machine. The grille cloth is missing. Anyone know the > color? I have some green, tan n' gold in stock. > > Thanks! > > : ) > > Edward > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From cdh041 at earthlink.net Tue Feb 9 11:41:17 2010 From: cdh041 at earthlink.net (Douglas Houston) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:41:17 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] WTD: Grille for 4-door Credenza Message-ID: <410-2201022919411762@earthlink.net> Mike; You will probably find the horn grille that you're looking for. After you've seen many Credenzas, you will notice that, in the earlier ones, there are three vertical bars in the lower part of the horn grille. The later ones, such as the 8-30X that I have, will have the center vertical bar omitted. No big deal; just interesting. And, so far as the grille cloth goes, look in on http://www.grillecloth.com. You will find a generic pattern that's as close as you could come to the original stuff. The dealer is John Okolowicz, and he's a great guy to deal with. Tons of luck with the Credenza. You're gonna love it, once you have it up and going. > [Original Message] > From: mark french > To: > Date: 2/9/2010 4:25:02 AM > Subject: [Phono-L] WTD: Grille for 4-door Credenza > > > I just picked up a decent Victrola Credenza 4-door that I've started to fix up, the one important thing it's missing is the entire horn grille and cloth. Condition of finish and/or cloth not important, I can refinish it and/or put new cloth in it. Thanks! > > Side notes - this machine has some WEIRD mods. For example, eons ago somebody tapped into the horn elbow and added an iron pipe T-fitting. (??) But both ends of it are just open to air, I'll have to remove that and put in a plug, talk about ruining the bass! And there's a 6-inch hole cut into the lower section of the horn wood, like a speaker had been mounted there with three screws, or something. Plus an additional a/c wire was added to the motor connector socket, but whatever it was hooked to is gone. Anybody have any ideas of what they were doing, or trying to do, with this thing? I assume at one time there was a hose connected to that fitting, for what I have NO idea. The vent hole cover near it is missing, maybe that is where the hose or pipe exited. Pretty sure I can fix all this stuff fortunately. > > Mark French > My Victrolas: > VV-210 > 10-50 > Credenza > VV-XVII > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From rvuill at comcast.net Tue Feb 9 11:56:27 2010 From: rvuill at comcast.net (Bob) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:56:27 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Color of Grille Cloth on Amberola 30? References: <4F1BB58E-5012-41DC-B345-6A671056E658@tampabay.rr.com> Message-ID: I wouldn't worryabout the grill cloth. Most Amberolas never had grill cloth, If you don't see any glue or thread remnants on the back of your grill, chances are it never had cloth. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Andersen" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Color of Grille Cloth on Amberola 30? > It was sort of a brownish gold color with no pattern > On Feb 9, 2010, at 2:28 PM, KEEPERH2O at aol.com wrote: > >> Greetings. >> >> It's a nice, clean machine. The grille cloth is missing. Anyone know >> the >> color? I have some green, tan n' gold in stock. >> >> Thanks! >> >> : ) >> >> Edward >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From edisone1 at verizon.net Tue Feb 9 11:21:31 2010 From: edisone1 at verizon.net (DanKj) Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:21:31 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house References: <723211.49089.qm@web83706.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <670F94160577429F9EC2C57B2A3A2451@moms> Ah, the Chapelphone! (Cathedrola ? Kierkovox ? ) Now we need to see a house shaped like a phono ! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glenn Longwell" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:56 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house Here's another one for your viewing pleasure... I saw this at the Claymont, DE phono show back in 2003 and took pictures. The dealer, can't remember who, wanted several thousand dollars for it. It didn't sell. I think it was the only thing this particular dealer brought. www.majesticrecord.com/phono.htm Glenn --- On Tue, 2/9/10, Ron L'Herault wrote: From: Ron L'Herault Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house To: "'Antique Phonograph List'" Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:04 PM Neat! But shouldn't there be a coo coo bird there somewhere? Ron -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:04 AM To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house Good evening all Here's something interesting on eBay..a Schwarzwaldhaus phonograph. Schwarzwald means Black Forest. Item number is 270528488201. Check it out! John Robles From lherault at bu.edu Tue Feb 9 12:33:58 2010 From: lherault at bu.edu (Ron L'Herault) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:33:58 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house In-Reply-To: <670F94160577429F9EC2C57B2A3A2451@moms> References: <723211.49089.qm@web83706.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <670F94160577429F9EC2C57B2A3A2451@moms> Message-ID: <00a201caa9c7$352abda0$67d6299b@ad.bu.edu> I like that idea. Now all I have to do is win Powerball or Megamillions. Ron -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of DanKj Now we need to see a house shaped like a phono ! From lherault at bu.edu Tue Feb 9 12:35:28 2010 From: lherault at bu.edu (Ron L'Herault) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:35:28 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house In-Reply-To: <670F94160577429F9EC2C57B2A3A2451@moms> References: <723211.49089.qm@web83706.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <670F94160577429F9EC2C57B2A3A2451@moms> Message-ID: <00a301caa9c7$6c921720$67d6299b@ad.bu.edu> Ah, the Kirkovox. Talk about His Master's Voice - or would that be Voce de Deus (or something like that). Ron L -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of DanKj Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 2:22 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house Ah, the Chapelphone! (Cathedrola ? Kierkovox ? ) Now we need to see a house shaped like a phono ! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glenn Longwell" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:56 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house Here's another one for your viewing pleasure... I saw this at the Claymont, DE phono show back in 2003 and took pictures. The dealer, can't remember who, wanted several thousand dollars for it. It didn't sell. I think it was the only thing this particular dealer brought. www.majesticrecord.com/phono.htm Glenn --- On Tue, 2/9/10, Ron L'Herault wrote: From: Ron L'Herault Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house To: "'Antique Phonograph List'" Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:04 PM Neat! But shouldn't there be a coo coo bird there somewhere? Ron -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:04 AM To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house Good evening all Here's something interesting on eBay..a Schwarzwaldhaus phonograph. Schwarzwald means Black Forest. Item number is 270528488201. Check it out! John Robles _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From backden at yahoo.com Tue Feb 9 12:37:27 2010 From: backden at yahoo.com (Dennis Back) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:37:27 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house In-Reply-To: <670F94160577429F9EC2C57B2A3A2451@moms> Message-ID: <471724.94385.qm@web35607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> >>>Ah, the Chapelphone! (Cathedrola ? Kierkovox ? )? ? Now we need to see a house shaped >>>like a phono ! How about a phono with a lid made out of a toilet seat.? We would have a Crapperphone! ;-) Dennis From rich-mail at octoxol.com Tue Feb 9 13:58:51 2010 From: rich-mail at octoxol.com (Rich) Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:58:51 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Color of Grille Cloth on Amberola 30? In-Reply-To: <4F1BB58E-5012-41DC-B345-6A671056E658@tampabay.rr.com> References: <4F1BB58E-5012-41DC-B345-6A671056E658@tampabay.rr.com> Message-ID: <4B71DA9B.7010605@octoxol.com> It is a woven raw silk and the color is a odd shade of brown. you can reproduce it with a piece of the raw silk and a dye made of a dark tea. Use the dark tea as a dye. Works just fine and matches the original that is not faded, dirty and rotten. The trick is the raw silk cloth. Steve Andersen wrote: > It was sort of a brownish gold color with no pattern > On Feb 9, 2010, at 2:28 PM, KEEPERH2O at aol.com wrote: > >> Greetings. >> >> It's a nice, clean machine. The grille cloth is missing. Anyone know the >> color? I have some green, tan n' gold in stock. >> >> Thanks! >> >> : ) >> >> Edward >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > From l.strong at mchsi.com Tue Feb 9 14:16:31 2010 From: l.strong at mchsi.com (Larry Strong) Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:16:31 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] VTLA Message-ID: <4B71DEBF.8070500@mchsi.com> Recently acquired a Flat top VTLA and I'm looking for a key for the front of the Victrola. any help would be appreciated in acquiring the key. Serial number of my VTLA is 1989. Larry Strong From dan at old-phonographs.com Tue Feb 9 15:13:55 2010 From: dan at old-phonographs.com (Daniel Melvin) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:13:55 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] VTLA In-Reply-To: <4B71DEBF.8070500@mchsi.com> References: <4B71DEBF.8070500@mchsi.com> Message-ID: I have one and it uses a medium sized key that I have heard called either a Sewing Machine key or an Organ key. I have seen them with square ends and triagular ends that fit in the hole. I don't remember off the top of my head if mine is sqare or triangle. I'll look tonight. The following link has a picture similar to what you need to look for. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39068475 Dan On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 2:16 PM, Larry Strong wrote: > Recently acquired a Flat top VTLA and I'm looking for a key for the front > of the Victrola. any help would be appreciated in acquiring the key. Serial > number of my VTLA is 1989. > > Larry Strong > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > From dan at old-phonographs.com Tue Feb 9 15:15:44 2010 From: dan at old-phonographs.com (Daniel Melvin) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:15:44 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] VTLA In-Reply-To: <4B71DEBF.8070500@mchsi.com> References: <4B71DEBF.8070500@mchsi.com> Message-ID: There are a number of ebay auctions up right now for these. Here's one with a few keys really cheap. http://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-Sewing-Machine-Clock-Piano-Triangle-Square-Keys_W0QQitemZ140380830109QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20af59799d Dan On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 2:16 PM, Larry Strong wrote: > Recently acquired a Flat top VTLA and I'm looking for a key for the front > of the Victrola. any help would be appreciated in acquiring the key. Serial > number of my VTLA is 1989. > > Larry Strong > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > From KEEPERH2O at aol.com Tue Feb 9 15:56:37 2010 From: KEEPERH2O at aol.com (KEEPERH2O at aol.com) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:56:37 EST Subject: [Phono-L] Color of Grille Cloth on Amberola 30? Message-ID: <19a53.2458c8c0.38a35035@aol.com> In a message dated 2/9/2010 3:30:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, rich-mail at octoxol.com writes: It is a woven raw silk and the color is a odd shade of brown. you can reproduce it with a piece of the raw silk and a dye made of a dark tea. Use the dark tea as a dye. Works just fine and matches the original that is not faded, dirty and rotten. The trick is the raw silk cloth. Excellent. Thanks very much! I will do it! : ) Edward From mf101723 at msn.com Tue Feb 9 17:11:37 2010 From: mf101723 at msn.com (mark french) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:11:37 +0000 Subject: [Phono-L] WTD: Grille for 4-door Credenza In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: To clarify which model mine is, it's a 4-door electric Credenza X, serial number is around 11000. If I can locate a grille, would the cloth be the same as their #52 for RCA+Victrolas? I'm not sure. A scrap I found in the bottom of the Credenza looks just like what is on my Vic 10-50, simple interwoven brown and gold threads. As for the wood grille I'll settle for anything that will fit if I have to, so 2 or 3 bars is ok with me. Thanks again! Mark French >> From: "Douglas Houston" >You will probably find the horn grille that you're looking for. After > you've seen many Credenzas, you will notice that, in the earlier ones, > there are three vertical bars in the lower part of the horn grille. The > later ones, such as the 8-30X that I have, will have the center vertical > bar omitted. No big deal; just interesting. And, so far as the grille cloth goes, look in on > http://www.grillecloth.com. You will find a generic pattern that's as > close as you could come to the original stuff. << From pjfraser at mac.com Tue Feb 9 18:37:04 2010 From: pjfraser at mac.com (Peter Fraser) Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:37:04 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] article on Edison Lab restoration Message-ID: <68C42D8A-5DE3-4FEC-A251-B2C167A3AC1C@mac.com> http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2010/january-february/lab-psp.html -- Peter pjfraser at mac.com From kend at lemur.org Wed Feb 10 10:23:21 2010 From: kend at lemur.org (Ken Danckaert) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:23:21 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Coin N scam on Ebay Message-ID: For anyone that is thinking of bidding on the Coin N currently on Ebay, think again. the URL is : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320484058642 I asked the seller to post additional photos. take a close look at the pictures. they show two different machines. It sure looks like a scam to me. Ken Danckaert From rkeuler at verizon.net Wed Feb 10 11:26:32 2010 From: rkeuler at verizon.net (Ron) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:26:32 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Coin N scam on Ebay In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4B730868.4040708@verizon.net> Yes, most of the photos in the second row shown are from Collectors World West. From vicdoc160 at stny.rr.com Wed Feb 10 13:35:45 2010 From: vicdoc160 at stny.rr.com (Bobby) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:35:45 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] few machines for sale Message-ID: <4981F27515854224AC9CE7ACD0C63C80@Home> c-19 mahog. 350 sonora with wooden tonearm, credenza model, queen anne 300.00 ve-xiv, mahog, 350.00 vv-xvii mahog 400.00 pooley furniture company phono, 200.00, not for victor email vicdoc160 at stny.rr.comI am in upstate NY. make me an offer! From ret.armysgt at yahoo.com Wed Feb 10 14:15:39 2010 From: ret.armysgt at yahoo.com (William Buchanan) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:15:39 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Coin N scam on Ebay In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <756611.54317.qm@web57501.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Ken Good eyes, they are two different phonographs. Bill --- On Wed, 2/10/10, Ken Danckaert wrote: From: Ken Danckaert Subject: [Phono-L] Coin N scam on Ebay To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 1:23 PM For anyone that is thinking of bidding on the Coin N currently on Ebay, think again.? the URL is : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320484058642 I asked the seller to post additional photos.? take a close look at the pictures.? they show two different machines.? It sure looks like a scam to me. Ken Danckaert _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From RCowen at sciencenews.org Wed Feb 10 14:50:42 2010 From: RCowen at sciencenews.org (Ron Cowen) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:50:42 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Coin N scam on Ebay References: Message-ID: <9DF641A65BBD4C4A83DE916594B788F1030D7B65@Mercury.sciserv.org> update on the ebay site now says: "THIS IS ONLY ONE MACHINE FOR SALE THE NEW PHOTOS ARE FOR A COMPARISION TO MY MACHINE AS PEOPLE HAVE REQEUSTED THE MACHINE I HAVE USED AS A COMPARISION IS NOT FOR SALE" ________________________________ From: Ken Danckaert [mailto:kend at lemur.org] Sent: Wed 2/10/2010 1:23 PM To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Coin N scam on Ebay For anyone that is thinking of bidding on the Coin N currently on Ebay, think again. the URL is : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320484058642 I asked the seller to post additional photos. take a close look at the pictures. they show two different machines. It sure looks like a scam to me. Ken Danckaert _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From Zonophone2006 at aol.com Wed Feb 10 15:24:38 2010 From: Zonophone2006 at aol.com (Zonophone2006 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:24:38 EST Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house Message-ID: <16280.3fb2c747.38a49a36@aol.com> now i used to own a cathedral upright phono zono In a message dated 2/9/2010 3:22:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, edisone1 at verizon.net writes: Ah, the Chapelphone! (Cathedrola ? Kierkovox ? ) Now we need to see a house shaped like a phono ! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glenn Longwell" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:56 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house Here's another one for your viewing pleasure... I saw this at the Claymont, DE phono show back in 2003 and took pictures. The dealer, can't remember who, wanted several thousand dollars for it. It didn't sell. I think it was the only thing this particular dealer brought. www.majesticrecord.com/phono.htm Glenn --- On Tue, 2/9/10, Ron L'Herault wrote: From: Ron L'Herault Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house To: "'Antique Phonograph List'" Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:04 PM Neat! But shouldn't there be a coo coo bird there somewhere? Ron -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:04 AM To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house Good evening all Here's something interesting on eBay..a Schwarzwaldhaus phonograph. Schwarzwald means Black Forest. Item number is 270528488201. Check it out! John Robles _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From nipper at dataex.com Wed Feb 10 16:56:49 2010 From: nipper at dataex.com (Robin & Joan Rolfs) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:56:49 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Photos from Florida Show & Ft. Myers Message-ID: <4D1CC00C6F394DFABC7BCFBDB66DF26D@owner094cc0223> Greetings, We would like to share with you photos from the Orlando Show and Ft. Myers. Our WIMAPS webmaster, Jim Keuler put them up on the WIMAPS website at: www.wimaps.org Enjoy. Robin & Joan Rolfs Visit us at: www.audioantique.com From deedeeblais at yahoo.com Wed Feb 10 19:09:13 2010 From: deedeeblais at yahoo.com (DeeDee Blais) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:09:13 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Early Victrola Parts For Sale Message-ID: <71512.4682.qm@web113806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I picked up a very early incomplete Victrola IX and am selling the following parts: Motor - The motor is nearly identical to a Vic III or IV motor except that the spindle must be lengthened. The motor is clean but has a broken spring and is missing a couple of governor springs & weights. $125 Crank - early female crank, 5.5" to outside of bend. $20 Tone arm - early thin tone arm with longer "U" tube. $15 Knobs - Two very nice nickel knobs. $20 (both) Crank Escutcheon - Vic style nickel escutcheon. $20 Cabinet - complete mahogany cabinet. $25 If interested or have any questions please call 541-990-0781 or email jerry.blais at yahoo.com From jnichol at fuse.net Wed Feb 10 19:56:34 2010 From: jnichol at fuse.net (Jim Nichol) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:56:34 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Edison's Birthday February 11th Message-ID: <65614A4B-9B8B-4B45-BC54-CFD404321BBD@fuse.net> Edison's Birthday is 2/11/10. If you have one of the "Edison employee" birthday pins, be sure to wear it. By the way, guess what famous inventor is pictured on Wikipedia's home page today? Jim From maxbud12 at wowway.com Wed Feb 10 20:25:21 2010 From: maxbud12 at wowway.com (Bruce Mercer) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:25:21 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Edison's Birthday February 11th References: <65614A4B-9B8B-4B45-BC54-CFD404321BBD@fuse.net> Message-ID: <33ED106506E344DC86BF2ECA271CF70B@Vaio> Every year on his birthday I service all of my Edison machines. Similar to changing the smoke detector batteries on Daylight Savings Day. I sort of make a day of it, cleaning and oiling each one and playing my favorite records.(and also the yearly play of those 'really rare' records. Have fun. Bruce ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Nichol" To: "Phonolist" ; "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:56 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Edison's Birthday February 11th > Edison's Birthday is 2/11/10. If you have one of the "Edison employee" > birthday pins, be sure to wear it. From gabrielmarro at telefonica.net Thu Feb 11 15:04:49 2010 From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net (Gabriel Marro) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:04:49 +0100 Subject: [Phono-L] New in this mailing list. Bettini reproducers to restore. Message-ID: <3A49FE09-3A69-406B-B80E-86063274AE06@telefonica.net> Hello, I am a new member in this list. I am interested in phonographs but am not actually a serious collector. I have three cylinder phonographs: a Girard-Omega with Le Cahit reproducer, a Lioret N?3 and a Spring Motor with two bettini attachments. I am not sure if both bettinis are reproducers or one of them is a recorder. They are damaged and have to be restored. One is a Type (0) and the other is (N). Do anyone of you have photographs of this models? I have just purchased this spring motor with bettinis and curiously in the drawer of the phonograph there are a third spider. Any help to restore this phonograph will be apreciated. Thanks in advance and excuse my poor english, I 'm in Spain Gabriel. From AllenAmet at aol.com Thu Feb 11 17:00:06 2010 From: AllenAmet at aol.com (AllenAmet at aol.com) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:00:06 EST Subject: [Phono-L] New in this mailing list. Bettini reproducers to restore. Message-ID: <196f5.4283cc7b.38a60216@aol.com> In a message dated 2/11/2010 6:31:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, gabrielmarro at telefonica.net writes: I am not sure if both bettinis are reproducers or one of them is a recorder. -------------------- Hi, The Recorder will have a mica diaphragm and the Reproducer one made of thin aluminum. The Recorder pivots in only one direction. Allen _www.phonobooks.com_ (http://www.phonobooks.com) From esroberto at hotmail.com Thu Feb 11 19:29:19 2010 From: esroberto at hotmail.com (Robert Wright) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:29:19 +0000 Subject: [Phono-L] New in this mailing list. Bettini reproducers to restore. In-Reply-To: <3A49FE09-3A69-406B-B80E-86063274AE06@telefonica.net> References: <3A49FE09-3A69-406B-B80E-86063274AE06@telefonica.net> Message-ID: Welcome, Gabriel! I love those Lioret machines. Regarding your Bettini reproducers, if anyone on the planet can answer your questions, it's these folks. Best, Robert > From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:04:49 +0100 > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] New in this mailing list. Bettini reproducers to restore. > > Hello, > > I am a new member in this list. I am interested in phonographs but am not actually a serious collector. I have three cylinder phonographs: a Girard-Omega with Le Cahit reproducer, a Lioret N?3 and a Spring Motor with two bettini attachments. I am not sure if both bettinis are reproducers or one of them is a recorder. They are damaged and have to be restored. One is a Type (0) and the other is (N). Do anyone of you have photographs of this models? I have just purchased this spring motor with bettinis and curiously in the drawer of the phonograph there are a third spider. > > Any help to restore this phonograph will be apreciated. > > Thanks in advance and excuse my poor english, I 'm in Spain > > Gabriel. > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ From nipper at dataex.com Fri Feb 12 06:36:15 2010 From: nipper at dataex.com (Robin & Joan Rolfs) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:36:15 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema Message-ID: <1D5E1BE460F44B3E98E6C26EB58E989F@owner094cc0223> Greetings, We were saddened to hear that Debra Vollema passed away on February 7, 2010. Debra was by George's side at auctions and when they set up for Phonovention. She supported George in the phonograph hobby and business. At Phonovention 2009 the entire family was enjoying the show and Debra always had a smile for everyone. Our sympathy to George and his family. Please visit: http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=139589070 to leave a favorite memory of Debra. Friends, Robin & Joan Rolfs Visit us at: www.audioantique.com From maffit2 at bresnan.net Fri Feb 12 07:23:19 2010 From: maffit2 at bresnan.net (Bob Maffit) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:23:19 -0700 Subject: [Phono-L] Edison's Birthday February 11th In-Reply-To: <33ED106506E344DC86BF2ECA271CF70B@Vaio> References: <65614A4B-9B8B-4B45-BC54-CFD404321BBD@fuse.net> <33ED106506E344DC86BF2ECA271CF70B@Vaio> Message-ID: <003601caabf7$4fbd5380$ef37fa80$@net> Bruce: GREAT! What a wonderful practice, Thanks for sharing . I am going to ponder doing the same. So often, someone visits and I then, demonstrate a machine, which hasn't been attended to for a while and... On another note: I have a cabinet from a "Jacobean" model, which is discussed in Robert Baumbach's publication" Columbia Phonograph Companion Vol II" on page 191. I am looking for the phonograph works. Apparently, it was an electric type. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Bob -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Bruce Mercer Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:25 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison's Birthday February 11th Every year on his birthday I service all of my Edison machines. Similar to changing the smoke detector batteries on Daylight Savings Day. I sort of make a day of it, cleaning and oiling each one and playing my favorite records.(and also the yearly play of those 'really rare' records. Have fun. Bruce ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Nichol" To: "Phonolist" ; "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:56 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Edison's Birthday February 11th > Edison's Birthday is 2/11/10. If you have one of the "Edison employee" > birthday pins, be sure to wear it. _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2683 - Release Date: 02/12/10 00:35:00 From harveykravitz at yahoo.com Fri Feb 12 09:29:33 2010 From: harveykravitz at yahoo.com (harvey kravitz) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:29:33 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema In-Reply-To: <1D5E1BE460F44B3E98E6C26EB58E989F@owner094cc0223> References: <1D5E1BE460F44B3E98E6C26EB58E989F@owner094cc0223> Message-ID: <977245.35300.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> George, I am so saddened to hear that your wife passed away. She will be a great loss to the phonograph community. God be with you and your family. All the best, Harvey Kravitz ________________________________ From: Robin & Joan Rolfs To: Phono-L Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 6:36:15 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema Greetings, We were saddened to hear that Debra Vollema passed away on February 7, 2010. Debra was by George's side at auctions and when they set up for Phonovention. She supported George in the phonograph hobby and business. At Phonovention 2009 the entire family was enjoying the show and Debra always had a smile for everyone. Our sympathy to George and his family. Please visit: http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=139589070 to leave a favorite memory of Debra. Friends, Robin & Joan Rolfs Visit us at: www.audioantique.com _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From kathall21 at gmail.com Fri Feb 12 09:57:23 2010 From: kathall21 at gmail.com (Kat Hall) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:57:23 -0700 Subject: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema In-Reply-To: <977245.35300.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <1D5E1BE460F44B3E98E6C26EB58E989F@owner094cc0223> <977245.35300.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <43B3CCA301204D9E83EEAFDC5FA7E7C2@KatHallPC> I am one of the quiet ones on this loop but do read all the posts. It saddens us all to hear of the passing of any member and the loss of knowledge and friendship. Heartfelt condolences and God be with you in your time of sorrow and need. >From the Desk of Kat Hall Executive Assistant to Ms. Smith (Publisher) Review Coordinator Author Liaison www.champagnebooks.com www.carnalpassions.com www.thewritersvineyard.com -------------------------------------------------- From: "harvey kravitz" Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 10:29 AM To: "Antique Phonograph List" Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema > George, > I am so saddened to hear that your wife passed away. She will be a great > loss to the phonograph community. God be with you and your family. > All the best, > Harvey Kravitz > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Robin & Joan Rolfs > To: Phono-L > Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 6:36:15 AM > Subject: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema > > Greetings, > > We were saddened to hear that Debra Vollema passed away on February 7, > 2010. Debra was by George's side at auctions and when they set up for > Phonovention. She supported George in the phonograph hobby and business. > At Phonovention 2009 the entire family was enjoying the show and Debra > always had a smile for everyone. Our sympathy to George and his family. > > Please visit: > http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=139589070 > > to leave a favorite memory of Debra. > > Friends, > > Robin & Joan Rolfs > Visit us at: > www.audioantique.com > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From victrola at triton.net Fri Feb 12 10:19:03 2010 From: victrola at triton.net (George) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:19:03 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema References: <1D5E1BE460F44B3E98E6C26EB58E989F@owner094cc0223> <977245.35300.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Thank you Harvey George ----- Original Message ----- From: harvey kravitz To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 12:29 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema George, I am so saddened to hear that your wife passed away. She will be a great loss to the phonograph community. God be with you and your family. All the best, Harvey Kravitz ________________________________ From: Robin & Joan Rolfs To: Phono-L Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 6:36:15 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema Greetings, We were saddened to hear that Debra Vollema passed away on February 7, 2010. Debra was by George's side at auctions and when they set up for Phonovention. She supported George in the phonograph hobby and business. At Phonovention 2009 the entire family was enjoying the show and Debra always had a smile for everyone. Our sympathy to George and his family. Please visit: http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=139589070 to leave a favorite memory of Debra. Friends, Robin & Joan Rolfs Visit us at: www.audioantique.com _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From cdh041 at earthlink.net Fri Feb 12 10:31:39 2010 From: cdh041 at earthlink.net (Douglas Houston) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:31:39 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema Message-ID: <410-220102512183139593@earthlink.net> I'd like to add my condolences to you, George. You've had more than your share of sadness, having lost Brandon's mother and Father. I hope that the future holds even a small bit of happiness, somehow, for you and Brandon. Keep that chin up!!! > [Original Message] > From: George > To: Antique Phonograph List > Date: 2/12/2010 1:19:25 PM > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema > > Thank you Harvey > George > ----- Original Message ----- > From: harvey kravitz > To: Antique Phonograph List > Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 12:29 PM > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema > > > George, > I am so saddened to hear that your wife passed away. She will be a great loss to the phonograph community. God be with you and your family. > All the best, > Harvey Kravitz > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Robin & Joan Rolfs > To: Phono-L > Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 6:36:15 AM > Subject: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema > > Greetings, > > We were saddened to hear that Debra Vollema passed away on February 7, 2010. Debra was by George's side at auctions and when they set up for Phonovention. She supported George in the phonograph hobby and business. At Phonovention 2009 the entire family was enjoying the show and Debra always had a smile for everyone. Our sympathy to George and his family. > > Please visit: > http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&p id=139589070 > > to leave a favorite memory of Debra. > > Friends, > > Robin & Joan Rolfs > Visit us at: > www.audioantique.com > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From victrola at triton.net Fri Feb 12 10:37:53 2010 From: victrola at triton.net (George) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:37:53 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema References: <410-220102512183139593@earthlink.net> Message-ID: Thank you Doug Yes Brandon has had more loses in his young life than most of us could ever experience. We are both doing OK. George ----- Original Message ----- From: Douglas Houston To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema I'd like to add my condolences to you, George. You've had more than your share of sadness, having lost Brandon's mother and Father. I hope that the future holds even a small bit of happiness, somehow, for you and Brandon. Keep that chin up!!! From smstitt at gmail.com Fri Feb 12 11:30:01 2010 From: smstitt at gmail.com (Mike Stitt) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:30:01 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema In-Reply-To: <43B3CCA301204D9E83EEAFDC5FA7E7C2@KatHallPC> References: <1D5E1BE460F44B3E98E6C26EB58E989F@owner094cc0223> <977245.35300.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <43B3CCA301204D9E83EEAFDC5FA7E7C2@KatHallPC> Message-ID: <7e8e90ff1002121130n153d8696ifb8b4c896c28f25d@mail.gmail.com> Sorry to hear this too. Loss for words. Mike S olcranky On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 9:57 AM, Kat Hall wrote: > I am one of the quiet ones on this loop but do read all the posts. It > saddens us all to hear of the passing of any member and the loss of > knowledge and friendship. > > Heartfelt condolences and God be with you in your time of sorrow and need. > > From the Desk of >> > Kat Hall > Executive Assistant to Ms. Smith (Publisher) > Review Coordinator > Author Liaison > www.champagnebooks.com > www.carnalpassions.com > www.thewritersvineyard.com > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "harvey kravitz" > Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 10:29 AM > > To: "Antique Phonograph List" > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema > > > George, >> I am so saddened to hear that your wife passed away. She will be a great >> loss to the phonograph community. God be with you and your family. >> All the best, >> Harvey Kravitz >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Robin & Joan Rolfs >> To: Phono-L >> Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 6:36:15 AM >> Subject: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema >> >> Greetings, >> >> We were saddened to hear that Debra Vollema passed away on February 7, >> 2010. Debra was by George's side at auctions and when they set up for >> Phonovention. She supported George in the phonograph hobby and business. At >> Phonovention 2009 the entire family was enjoying the show and Debra always >> had a smile for everyone. Our sympathy to George and his family. >> >> Please visit: >> >> http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=139589070 >> >> to leave a favorite memory of Debra. >> >> Friends, >> >> Robin & Joan Rolfs >> Visit us at: >> www.audioantique.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >> > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > From lherault at bu.edu Fri Feb 12 12:25:11 2010 From: lherault at bu.edu (Ron L'Herault) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:25:11 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] New in this mailing list. Bettini reproducers to restore. In-Reply-To: <3A49FE09-3A69-406B-B80E-86063274AE06@telefonica.net> References: <3A49FE09-3A69-406B-B80E-86063274AE06@telefonica.net> Message-ID: <013001caac21$7a6e07d0$6f4a1770$@edu> Gabriel, If you have more than one antique phonograph, you are a serious collector. You are very lucky to have a machine with a Bettini attachment. They are quite rare. Hopefully some of our more knowledgeable members can offer some help and advice. Ron L -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Gabriel Marro Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 6:05 PM To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] New in this mailing list. Bettini reproducers to restore. Hello, I am a new member in this list. I am interested in phonographs but am not actually a serious collector. I have three cylinder phonographs: a Girard-Omega with Le Cahit reproducer, a Lioret N?3 and a Spring Motor with two bettini attachments. I am not sure if both bettinis are reproducers or one of them is a recorder. They are damaged and have to be restored. One is a Type (0) and the other is (N). Do anyone of you have photographs of this models? I have just purchased this spring motor with bettinis and curiously in the drawer of the phonograph there are a third spider. Any help to restore this phonograph will be apreciated. Thanks in advance and excuse my poor english, I 'm in Spain Gabriel. _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From victrola at triton.net Fri Feb 12 14:15:45 2010 From: victrola at triton.net (George) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:15:45 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema References: <1D5E1BE460F44B3E98E6C26EB58E989F@owner094cc0223><977245.35300.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com><43B3CCA301204D9E83EEAFDC5FA7E7C2@KatHallPC> <7e8e90ff1002121130n153d8696ifb8b4c896c28f25d@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <33F6DF3B32674E0882FCC5B5F9F70038@VALUEDCB7D4C82> Thank you, George ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Stitt To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 2:30 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Passing of Debra Vollema Sorry to hear this too. Loss for words. Mike S olcranky On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 9:57 AM, Kat Hall wrote: From bruce78rpm at comcast.net Sat Feb 13 11:56:11 2010 From: bruce78rpm at comcast.net (bruce78rpm at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:56:11 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Phono-L] For the Phono Collector who has everything !! Message-ID: <1217837145.3198261266090971945.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/spo/1598971287.html Fascinating Phonograph, never saw on of these before Bruce From gabrielmarro at telefonica.net Sat Feb 13 13:10:18 2010 From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net (Gabriel Marro) Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:10:18 +0100 Subject: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 7, Issue 21 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > Hi, > > The Recorder will have a mica diaphragm and the Reproducer one made of > thin aluminum. The Recorder pivots in only one direction. > > Allen > _www.phonobooks.com_ (http://www.phonobooks.com) > Thank you very much Allen. How didn't I notice that. Gabriel. From tomj33 at msn.com Sat Feb 13 17:54:57 2010 From: tomj33 at msn.com (Tom Jordan) Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:54:57 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] The Victorian Palace in Illinios Message-ID: I just watched a couple of U-Tube videos of the Victorian Palace posted by Rene Rondeau. I was amazed at the size and quality of the collection of not only phonograph related items but of band organs. I this a private home or is it ever open to the public for tours? From glastris at comcast.net Sat Feb 13 19:09:38 2010 From: glastris at comcast.net (George Glastris) Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:09:38 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] The Victorian Palace in Illinios In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC> Yes, it's a private house and is often open to members of the Musical Box Society and during Union. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Jordan" To: "'Antique Phonograph List'" Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 7:54 PM Subject: [Phono-L] The Victorian Palace in Illinios >I just watched a couple of U-Tube videos of the Victorian Palace posted by > Rene Rondeau. I was amazed at > the > size and quality of the collection of not only phonograph related items > but > of band organs. > > > > I this a private home or is it ever open to the public for tours? > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > From tomj33 at msn.com Sat Feb 13 19:19:11 2010 From: tomj33 at msn.com (Tom Jordan) Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:19:11 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] The Victorian Palace in Illinios In-Reply-To: <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC> References: <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC> Message-ID: Thank you George. -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of George Glastris Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:10 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] The Victorian Palace in Illinios Yes, it's a private house and is often open to members of the Musical Box Society and during Union. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Jordan" To: "'Antique Phonograph List'" Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 7:54 PM Subject: [Phono-L] The Victorian Palace in Illinios >I just watched a couple of U-Tube videos of the Victorian Palace posted by > Rene Rondeau. I was amazed at > the > size and quality of the collection of not only phonograph related items > but > of band organs. > > > > I this a private home or is it ever open to the public for tours? > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From gabrielmarro at telefonica.net Sun Feb 14 03:46:07 2010 From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net (Gabriel Marro) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:46:07 +0100 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC> Message-ID: <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net> I have just begun to clean my old and dirty Edison Spring Motor and it is a very heavy work. Do any of you know what kind of product I can use to solve the wax and grease that is on all the surfaces of the phonograph? I don't want to damage the black paint nor the chrome finish of parts. Any ideas? I also need some help for lacking parts. I need a speed regulating screw knob and the lid lacks some metal parts to fit the phonograph base. If any of you can send me photos of how must be the complete "click-fitting" system, I think I can make an idea. And, for the Bettinis, I need mica and metal foil diaphragms as well as the recorder stylus that it lacks. Thanks in advance. Gabriel. From vinyl.visions at live.com Sun Feb 14 05:36:24 2010 From: vinyl.visions at live.com (Curt Angstman) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:36:24 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net> References: , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net> Message-ID: Hi Gabriel, For basic motor cleaning, remove the motor from the machine and find a container large enough to fit it in. Fill the container with kerosene and let it soak for several days. Use a toothbrush to remove sludge from gears and small parts. Kerosene will not harm your motor and will actually lubricate it. When you are through, you need to re-grease the spring, if possible. Grease will continue to leak from the motor for awhile, since the kerosene dissolves it, so you will want to put a rag under it after it is re-installed. I also use WD 40 and spray lithium grease to re-lube the motor. WD 40 also will remove crud from the wood cabinet or painted surfaces without harming the finish - I use it on my BMW to remove tar, etc. It's a great product and has many uses, like removing sticker glue, tar and grease. It is also wonderful for re-energizing the paint on a horn. On black horns, I touch up scratches with a Sharpie marker and/or liquid gun bluing (gun bluing works great to "age" metal parts) and then clean the horn with WD 40. On painted or flowered horns, it cleans and deepens the colors. Neither kerosene or WD 40 will harm painted or nickel finished parts. WD 40 also restores and cleans 78 records and Amberol cylinders. Some people will disagree with that, but take a dirty, scratchy 78 record and try it - it will improve the sound and make it look better - and absolutely NO damage to the record - spray it on and wipe it off. I have used this method for over 30 years and have never had any damage to my records. It will not dissolve 78 rpm records or celluloid, but DO NOT use it on wax cylinders!!! I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? Hope this helps, Curt > From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:46:07 +0100 > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > I have just begun to clean my old and dirty Edison Spring Motor and it is a very heavy work. Do any of you know what kind of product I can use to solve the wax and grease that is on all the surfaces of the phonograph? I don't want to damage the black paint nor the chrome finish of parts. > > Any ideas? > > I also need some help for lacking parts. I need a speed regulating screw knob and the lid lacks some metal parts to fit the phonograph base. If any of you can send me photos of how must be the complete "click-fitting" system, I think I can make an idea. > > And, for the Bettinis, I need mica and metal foil diaphragms as well as the recorder stylus that it lacks. > > Thanks in advance. > > Gabriel. > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft?s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ From gabrielmarro at telefonica.net Sun Feb 14 06:34:36 2010 From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net (Gabriel Marro) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:34:36 +0100 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net> Message-ID: > I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? > > > > Hope this helps, Thanks for your help. And YES, I am talking about latches. Excuse my poor english. I can say latches in spanish with more than twenty different words (pestillo, falleba, pasador, picaporte, cierre, fiador, resbal?n, etc.) but I think I need to improve my english lexicon. When you say re-grease the spring, are you talking about open and separate the three spring cans? Gabriel. From khwright at hotmail.com Sun Feb 14 08:32:54 2010 From: khwright at hotmail.com (Keith Wright) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:32:54 +0000 Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? In-Reply-To: <7511073D27F642A78D7CC6176AC105E0@moms> References: <000801c91eb6$71b50660$6401a8c0@Wilenzick>, , , , <1C1490896A97492A8C3E5D66CFD7C36A@owner094cc0223>, , <7511073D27F642A78D7CC6176AC105E0@moms> Message-ID: It looks like it. I have now included a side picture the owner sent. http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html Compare to another 122 shown below. The owner of this one has not replied to a request for more pictures. http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122.html Anyone got pictures of their 122 with the correct angle? Thanks, Keith > From: edisone1 at verizon.net > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:35:58 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > Is that the correct reproducer ? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Keith Wright" > To: > Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 9:25 PM > Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > > > > > > > Hi Folks, > > > > Some one I know with a Columbia 122 portable pointed out the angle at > > which the reproducer leans at the end of the arm. I didn't think anything > > of it until I compared it with one of my HMVs. Is there some problem with > > the Columbia or is this an inherent flaw with the make/model? I've posted > > the photos on the page below (it should work with a copy-and-paste): > > > > http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html > > > > Thanks, > > Keith > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ From chrisk33 at cox.net Sun Feb 14 08:59:26 2010 From: chrisk33 at cox.net (Chris Kocsis) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:59:26 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? In-Reply-To: References: <000801c91eb6$71b50660$6401a8c0@Wilenzick>, , , , <1C1490896A97492A8C3E5D66CFD7C36A@owner094cc0223>, , <7511073D27F642A78D7CC6176AC105E0@moms> Message-ID: <4B782BEE.4060404@cox.net> There is something wrong. Regardless of whether it is the correct tone arm for the machine, or the correct reproducer, the shaft of the needle must be straight up and down when viewed from the front. It should never lean into the groove at a sideways angle. Period. Chris Keith Wright wrote: > It looks like it. I have now included a side picture the owner sent. > > http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html > > Compare to another 122 shown below. The owner of this one has not replied to a request for more pictures. > > http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122.html > > Anyone got pictures of their 122 with the correct angle? > > Thanks, > Keith > > >> From: edisone1 at verizon.net >> To: phono-l at oldcrank.org >> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:35:58 -0500 >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? >> >> Is that the correct reproducer ? >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Keith Wright" >> To: >> Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 9:25 PM >> Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? >> >> >> >>> Hi Folks, >>> >>> Some one I know with a Columbia 122 portable pointed out the angle at >>> which the reproducer leans at the end of the arm. I didn't think anything >>> of it until I compared it with one of my HMVs. Is there some problem with >>> the Columbia or is this an inherent flaw with the make/model? I've posted >>> the photos on the page below (it should work with a copy-and-paste): >>> >>> http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Keith >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >> > > _________________________________________________________________ > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > From vinyl.visions at live.com Sun Feb 14 09:03:14 2010 From: vinyl.visions at live.com (Curt Angstman) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:03:14 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , Message-ID: Yes, if you want the best job, you have to open the spring barrels - don't remove the springs - and pack some grease around the springs. Any good grease will work. It will keep the sprinngs from clunking and making noise when playing. Curt > From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:34:36 +0100 > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > > I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? > > > > > > > > Hope this helps, > > Thanks for your help. And YES, I am talking about latches. Excuse my poor english. I can say latches in spanish with more than twenty different words (pestillo, falleba, pasador, picaporte, cierre, fiador, resbal?n, etc.) but I think I need to improve my english lexicon. > > When you say re-grease the spring, are you talking about open and separate the three spring cans? > > Gabriel. > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/direct/01/ From vinyl.visions at live.com Sun Feb 14 09:06:43 2010 From: vinyl.visions at live.com (Curt Angstman) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:06:43 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , Message-ID: For the latches - are you talking about the ones that slide in from the side to keep the lid on - like on a Standard? Or are you talking about an early "suitcase Home" which has latches like a toolbox or lunchbox? What Model is your phonograph? Curt > From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:34:36 +0100 > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > > I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? > > > > > > > > Hope this helps, > > Thanks for your help. And YES, I am talking about latches. Excuse my poor english. I can say latches in spanish with more than twenty different words (pestillo, falleba, pasador, picaporte, cierre, fiador, resbal?n, etc.) but I think I need to improve my english lexicon. > > When you say re-grease the spring, are you talking about open and separate the three spring cans? > > Gabriel. > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ From vinyl.visions at live.com Sun Feb 14 09:20:54 2010 From: vinyl.visions at live.com (Curt Angstman) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:20:54 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , Message-ID: Here is a link to see latches on a "suitcase" Home: http://www.worldofgramophones.com/edisonhome.html Here's another: http://www.edisontinfoil.com/home1456.htm > From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:34:36 +0100 > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > > I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? > > > > > > > > Hope this helps, > > Thanks for your help. And YES, I am talking about latches. Excuse my poor english. I can say latches in spanish with more than twenty different words (pestillo, falleba, pasador, picaporte, cierre, fiador, resbal?n, etc.) but I think I need to improve my english lexicon. > > When you say re-grease the spring, are you talking about open and separate the three spring cans? > > Gabriel. > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ From gabrielmarro at telefonica.net Sun Feb 14 09:33:29 2010 From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net (Gabriel Marro) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:33:29 +0100 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , Message-ID: <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net> My phonograph is a Spring Motor and I think it was bought in 1898 because of the record collection that was with it. Serial Number is 29251. Latches are not like the ones in the photo nor like the standard. In this spring motor, latches are automatic with (I suppouse) springs or something like springs that makes a click when you fit the lid. And a knob outside the lid, at both sides, to press for releasing. Well, that is what I think is has to be, because it lacks the latches mechanism in the lid sides. Gabriel. El 14/02/2010, a las 18:06, Curt Angstman escribi?: > > For the latches - are you talking about the ones that slide in from the side to keep the lid on - like on a Standard? Or are you talking about an early "suitcase Home" which has latches like a toolbox or lunchbox? What Model is your phonograph? > > Curt > >> From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net >> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:34:36 +0100 >> To: phono-l at oldcrank.org >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. >> >>> I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? >>> >>> >>> >>> Hope this helps, >> >> Thanks for your help. And YES, I am talking about latches. Excuse my poor english. I can say latches in spanish with more than twenty different words (pestillo, falleba, pasador, picaporte, cierre, fiador, resbal?n, etc.) but I think I need to improve my english lexicon. >> >> When you say re-grease the spring, are you talking about open and separate the three spring cans? >> >> Gabriel. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From vinyl.visions at live.com Sun Feb 14 10:41:03 2010 From: vinyl.visions at live.com (Curt Angstman) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:41:03 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? In-Reply-To: <4B782BEE.4060404@cox.net> References: <000801c91eb6$71b50660$6401a8c0@Wilenzick>, , , , , , <1C1490896A97492A8C3E5D66CFD7C36A@owner094cc0223>, , , , <7511073D27F642A78D7CC6176AC105E0@moms>, , <4B782BEE.4060404@cox.net> Message-ID: When examining both pictures, you will notice that the reproducers are different, even though they appear to have the same cutout pattern. The one that leans looks like it is larger than the other - maybe not significantly - but just enough to skew the angle. Curt > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:59:26 -0500 > From: chrisk33 at cox.net > To: phono-l at oldcrank.I > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > There is something wrong. Regardless of whether it is the correct tone > arm for the machine, or the correct reproducer, the shaft of the needle > must be straight up and down when viewed from the front. It should > never lean into the groove at a sideways angle. Period. > > Chris > > Keith Wright wrote: > > It looks like it. I have now included a side picture the owner sent. > > > > http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html > > > > Compare to another 122 shown below. The owner of this one has not replied to a request for more pictures. > > > > http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122.html > > > > Anyone got pictures of their 122 with the correct angle? > > > > Thanks, > > Keith > > > > > >> From: edisone1 at verizon.net > >> To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > >> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:35:58 -0500 > >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > >> > >> Is that the correct reproducer ? > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "Keith Wright" > >> To: > >> Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 9:25 PM > >> Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > >> > >> > >> > >>> Hi Folks, > >>> > >>> Some one I know with a Columbia 122 portable pointed out the angle at > >>> which the reproducer leans at the end of the arm. I didn't think anything > >>> of it until I compared it with one of my HMVs. Is there some problem with > >>> the Columbia or is this an inherent flaw with the make/model? I've posted > >>> the photos on the page below (it should work with a copy-and-paste): > >>> > >>> http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html > >>> > >>> Thanks, > >>> Keith > >>> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Phono-L mailing list > >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > >> > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft?s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ From vinyl.visions at live.com Sun Feb 14 10:51:27 2010 From: vinyl.visions at live.com (Curt Angstman) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:51:27 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net> References: , ,,<3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, ,,, , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net> Message-ID: Does it have a model number on the tag? I am assuming that this is a cylinder type Edison machine? > From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:33:29 +0100 > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > My phonograph is a Spring Motor and I think it was bought in 1898 because of the record collection that was with it. Serial Number is 29251. Latches are not like the ones in the photo nor like the standard. In this spring motor, latches are automatic with (I suppouse) springs or something like springs that makes a click when you fit the lid. And a knob outside the lid, at both sides, to press for releasing. Well, that is what I think is has to be, because it lacks the latches mechanism in the lid sides. > > Gabriel. > > > > El 14/02/2010, a las 18:06, Curt Angstman escribi?: > > > > > For the latches - are you talking about the ones that slide in from the side to keep the lid on - like on a Standard? Or are you talking about an early "suitcase Home" which has latches like a toolbox or lunchbox? What Model is your phonograph? > > > > Curt > > > >> From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > >> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:34:36 +0100 > >> To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > >> > >>> I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Hope this helps, > >> > >> Thanks for your help. And YES, I am talking about latches. Excuse my poor english. I can say latches in spanish with more than twenty different words (pestillo, falleba, pasador, picaporte, cierre, fiador, resbal?n, etc.) but I think I need to improve my english lexicon. > >> > >> When you say re-grease the spring, are you talking about open and separate the three spring cans? > >> > >> Gabriel. > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Phono-L mailing list > >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. > > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/direct/01/ From vinyl.visions at live.com Sun Feb 14 10:57:13 2010 From: vinyl.visions at live.com (Curt Angstman) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:57:13 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net> References: , ,,<3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, ,,, , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net> Message-ID: I think I know which model you are talking about - it does not have obvious latches on the outside. Since I have not seen one in person, I don't know anything about the mechanism. Do you want to sell it? Curt > From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:33:29 +0100 > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > My phonograph is a Spring Motor and I think it was bought in 1898 because of the record collection that was with it. Serial Number is 29251. Latches are not like the ones in the photo nor like the standard. In this spring motor, latches are automatic with (I suppouse) springs or something like springs that makes a click when you fit the lid. And a knob outside the lid, at both sides, to press for releasing. Well, that is what I think is has to be, because it lacks the latches mechanism in the lid sides. > > Gabriel. > > > > El 14/02/2010, a las 18:06, Curt Angstman escribi?: > > > > > For the latches - are you talking about the ones that slide in from the side to keep the lid on - like on a Standard? Or are you talking about an early "suitcase Home" which has latches like a toolbox or lunchbox? What Model is your phonograph? > > > > Curt > > > >> From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > >> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:34:36 +0100 > >> To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > >> > >>> I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Hope this helps, > >> > >> Thanks for your help. And YES, I am talking about latches. Excuse my poor english. I can say latches in spanish with more than twenty different words (pestillo, falleba, pasador, picaporte, cierre, fiador, resbal?n, etc.) but I think I need to improve my english lexicon. > >> > >> When you say re-grease the spring, are you talking about open and separate the three spring cans? > >> > >> Gabriel. > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Phono-L mailing list > >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. > > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ From gabrielmarro at telefonica.net Sun Feb 14 10:59:20 2010 From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net (Gabriel Marro) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:59:20 +0100 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net> Message-ID: <3F2EB192-DE98-43C3-8F9D-4F4F60473EA0@telefonica.net> > > > Does it have a model number on the tag? I am assuming that this is a cylinder type Edison machine? As I have said before, it is an EDISON SPRING-MOTOR with BETTINI reproducer and recorder. Very similar to this one: http://www.coleccionfb.com/Edison-Bettini.htm Gabriel. From vinyl.visions at live.com Sun Feb 14 11:06:29 2010 From: vinyl.visions at live.com (Curt Angstman) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:06:29 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: <3F2EB192-DE98-43C3-8F9D-4F4F60473EA0@telefonica.net> References: , , ,,<3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , ,,, , ,,<35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, ,,, , , , , , , <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net>, , <3F2EB192-DE98-43C3-8F9D-4F4F60473EA0@telefonica.net> Message-ID: I misunderstood your description. Yes, I know about this machine, but not how to fix the latches. > From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:59:20 +0100 > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > > > > > > > Does it have a model number on the tag? I am assuming that this is a cylinder type Edison machine? > > As I have said before, it is an EDISON SPRING-MOTOR with BETTINI reproducer and recorder. Very similar to this one: > http://www.coleccionfb.com/Edison-Bettini.htm > > Gabriel. > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ From gabrielmarro at telefonica.net Sun Feb 14 11:10:30 2010 From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net (Gabriel Marro) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:10:30 +0100 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net> Message-ID: <21851A4F-4CCC-466A-9C99-F0A43FA46030@telefonica.net> > Do you want to sell it? > No. I've just bought it and want to restore. Gabriel From vinyl.visions at live.com Sun Feb 14 11:11:08 2010 From: vinyl.visions at live.com (Curt Angstman) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:11:08 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? In-Reply-To: References: <000801c91eb6$71b50660$6401a8c0@Wilenzick>, , , , ,,, , <1C1490896A97492A8C3E5D66CFD7C36A@owner094cc0223>, ,,, , , <7511073D27F642A78D7CC6176AC105E0@moms>, , , , <4B782BEE.4060404@cox.net>, Message-ID: Looking at the leaning reproducer again, I noticed that the needlebar is the part that is leaning. Is there a needlebar adjustment on this reproducer, like on a Victor machine? > From: vinyl.visions at live.com > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:41:03 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > > When examining both pictures, you will notice that the reproducers are different, even though they appear to have the same cutout pattern. The one that leans looks like it is larger than the other - maybe not significantly - but just enough to skew the angle. > > > > Curt > > > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:59:26 -0500 > > From: chrisk33 at cox.net > > To: phono-l at oldcrank.I > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > > > There is something wrong. Regardless of whether it is the correct tone > > arm for the machine, or the correct reproducer, the shaft of the needle > > must be straight up and down when viewed from the front. It should > > never lean into the groove at a sideways angle. Period. > > > > Chris > > > > Keith Wright wrote: > > > It looks like it. I have now included a side picture the owner sent. > > > > > > http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html > > > > > > Compare to another 122 shown below. The owner of this one has not replied to a request for more pictures. > > > > > > http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122.html > > > > > > Anyone got pictures of their 122 with the correct angle? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Keith > > > > > > > > >> From: edisone1 at verizon.net > > >> To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > > >> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:35:58 -0500 > > >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > >> > > >> Is that the correct reproducer ? > > >> > > >> ----- Original Message ----- > > >> From: "Keith Wright" > > >> To: > > >> Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 9:25 PM > > >> Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >>> Hi Folks, > > >>> > > >>> Some one I know with a Columbia 122 portable pointed out the angle at > > >>> which the reproducer leans at the end of the arm. I didn't think anything > > >>> of it until I compared it with one of my HMVs. Is there some problem with > > >>> the Columbia or is this an inherent flaw with the make/model? I've posted > > >>> the photos on the page below (it should work with a copy-and-paste): > > >>> > > >>> http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html > > >>> > > >>> Thanks, > > >>> Keith > > >>> > > >> _______________________________________________ > > >> Phono-L mailing list > > >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > >> > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Phono-L mailing list > > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft?s powerful SPAM protection. > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ From gbogantz1 at charter.net Sun Feb 14 12:17:17 2010 From: gbogantz1 at charter.net (Greg Bogantz) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:17:17 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. References: , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net> Message-ID: I wish people would stop recommending WD-40 as an all-purpose lubricant. It is particularly UNSUITABLE for lubricating fine mechanisms with small parts. It was originally designed as a waterproofing agent, hence, it's name "WD-40" refers to the fact that it is a "water displacement" product, this being the "40"th attempt. It was invented in 1953, before which time plenty of other products were found quite suitable for lubrication purposes. The long-term ingredient is a VISCOUS oil that is carried by a light, highly volatile mineral oil carrier, similar to kerosene. The kerosene acts as a penetrating agent which serves to carry the heavy oil into cracks and crevices, the better to waterproof the treated object. So, yes, the kerosene performs as a penetrating oil for about 5 minutes. Then the kerosene evaporates, and you're left with the sticky oil worked into the cracks and crannies. See the description and ingredients here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40 This description has fit my experience exactly. After the carrier evaporates, you've got a sticky, tacky mess left on the object you're trying to "lubricate". Bad choice for small gears and pinions. I find that WD-40 is useful primarily for exactly what it was originally intended - waterproofing. And it functions as a lubricant for heavier mechanisms, although a proper oil or grease is far preferable. If you want a penetrating oil, use pure kerosene. I use an automotive product that consists of a very light volatile carrier with suspended tiny graphite particles called "Part-Ease". It's particularly good for stuck rusty parts. Don't know if that brand is still available - the can I'm using is one I bought 30 years ago. Works good on exhaust manifold bolts on cars and motorcycles. If you want a proper lubricant for fine mechanisms like clocks and similar low-torque mechanisms, use a proper very light oil such as can be purchased from clock repair parts suppliers. Proper light clock oil does not dry up or get tacky. And it's available in various viscosities for light, medium, and moderately heavy torque applications. For most phonograph mechanisms, I find that ordinary 20 or 30 weight automotive motor oil works quite well. For sliding surfaces such as the reproducer bearing bar surfaces on many Edison cylinder machines, I use a mixture of 30 weight oil and a PTFE (teflon) product such as "Slick 50". The PTFE provides long lasting surface penetration into the metal for superior reduction of sliding friction and stiction. Actually, I like this oil-PTFE mixture so well that I now use if for all my medium-duty lubrication needs. For very heavy torque applications such as the main bull gears of phonographs, an ordinary automotive grease is appropriate. I use a molybdenum-disulfide based grease ("molly dum-dum" for you motorcycle wrenches out there) for most applications. It doesn't dry out, channel, and get stiff like many lithium based greases. Greg Bogantz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt Angstman" To: Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:36 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. Hi Gabriel, For basic motor cleaning, remove the motor from the machine and find a container large enough to fit it in. Fill the container with kerosene and let it soak for several days. Use a toothbrush to remove sludge from gears and small parts. Kerosene will not harm your motor and will actually lubricate it. When you are through, you need to re-grease the spring, if possible. Grease will continue to leak from the motor for awhile, since the kerosene dissolves it, so you will want to put a rag under it after it is re-installed. I also use WD 40 and spray lithium grease to re-lube the motor. WD 40 also will remove crud from the wood cabinet or painted surfaces without harming the finish - I use it on my BMW to remove tar, etc. It's a great product and has many uses, like removing sticker glue, tar and grease. It is also wonderful for re-energizing the paint on a horn. On black horns, I touch up scratches with a Sharpie marker and/or liquid gun bluing (gun bluing works great to "age" metal parts) and then clean the horn with WD 40. On painted or flowered horns, it cleans and deepens the colors. Neither kerosene or WD 40 will harm painted or nickel finished parts. WD 40 also restores and cleans 78 records and Amberol cylinders. Some people will disagree with that, but take a dirty, scratchy 78 record and try it - it will improve the sound and make it look better - and absolutely NO damage to the record - spray it on and wipe it off. I have used this method for over 30 years and have never had any damage to my records. It will not dissolve 78 rpm records or celluloid, but DO NOT use it on wax cylinders!!! I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? Hope this helps, Curt > From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:46:07 +0100 > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > I have just begun to clean my old and dirty Edison Spring Motor and it is > a very heavy work. Do any of you know what kind of product I can use to > solve the wax and grease that is on all the surfaces of the phonograph? I > don't want to damage the black paint nor the chrome finish of parts. > > Any ideas? > > I also need some help for lacking parts. I need a speed regulating screw > knob and the lid lacks some metal parts to fit the phonograph base. If any > of you can send me photos of how must be the complete "click-fitting" > system, I think I can make an idea. > > And, for the Bettinis, I need mica and metal foil diaphragms as well as > the recorder stylus that it lacks. > > Thanks in advance. > > Gabriel. > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft?s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From edisone1 at verizon.net Sun Feb 14 11:52:23 2010 From: edisone1 at verizon.net (DanKj) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:52:23 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? References: <000801c91eb6$71b50660$6401a8c0@Wilenzick>, , , , ,,, , <1C1490896A97492A8C3E5D66CFD7C36A@owner094cc0223>, ,,, , , <7511073D27F642A78D7CC6176AC105E0@moms>, , , , <4B782BEE.4060404@cox.net>, Message-ID: <7206E124532A444CB9ED8EBA4E9C69F4@moms> It's because that isn't the original reproducer. The one shown simply won't work on this machine. . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt Angstman" To: Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 2:11 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? Looking at the leaning reproducer again, I noticed that the needlebar is the part that is leaning. Is there a needlebar adjustment on this reproducer, like on a Victor machine? > From: vinyl.visions at live.com > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:41:03 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > > When examining both pictures, you will notice that the reproducers are > different, even though they appear to have the same cutout pattern. The > one that leans looks like it is larger than the other - maybe not > significantly - but just enough to skew the angle. > > > > Curt > > > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:59:26 -0500 > > From: chrisk33 at cox.net > > To: phono-l at oldcrank.I > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > > > There is something wrong. Regardless of whether it is the correct tone > > arm for the machine, or the correct reproducer, the shaft of the needle > > > > > > http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html > > > > > > Compare to another 122 shown below. The owner of this one has not > > > replied to a request for more pictures. > > > > > > http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122.html > > > > > > Anyone got pictures of their 122 with the correct angle? From rich-mail at octoxol.com Sun Feb 14 13:47:21 2010 From: rich-mail at octoxol.com (Rich) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:47:21 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: <21851A4F-4CCC-466A-9C99-F0A43FA46030@telefonica.net> References: , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net> <21851A4F-4CCC-466A-9C99-F0A43FA46030@telefonica.net> Message-ID: <4B786F69.8090700@octoxol.com> The Spring Motor lid latch, one on each end is basically a flat spring screwed to the inside of the case with a button that is inserted from the outside and riveted to the spring so it can be pressed in to release the latch. Gabriel Marro wrote: >> Do you want to sell it? >> > > No. I've just bought it and want to restore. > > Gabriel > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > From steve_noreen at msn.com Sun Feb 14 13:54:45 2010 From: steve_noreen at msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:54:45 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , ,,<3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, ,,, , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , Message-ID: I always soak the springs until the dried grease and graphite are easily removed. I remove the springs, wipe them down and make sure they are clean and have no cracks, then I reinstall them greasing as I go. That is the best job because you ensure reliability. > From: vinyl.visions at live.com > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:03:14 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > > Yes, if you want the best job, you have to open the spring barrels - don't remove the springs - and pack some grease around the springs. Any good grease will work. It will keep the sprinngs from clunking and making noise when playing. > > Curt > > > From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:34:36 +0100 > > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > > > > I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? > > > > > > > > > > > > Hope this helps, > > > > Thanks for your help. And YES, I am talking about latches. Excuse my poor english. I can say latches in spanish with more than twenty different words (pestillo, falleba, pasador, picaporte, cierre, fiador, resbal?n, etc.) but I think I need to improve my english lexicon. > > > > When you say re-grease the spring, are you talking about open and separate the three spring cans? > > > > Gabriel. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _________________________________________________________________ > Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From mtucker at exemail.com.au Sun Feb 14 13:41:47 2010 From: mtucker at exemail.com.au (Mike Tucker) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:41:47 +1100 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. References: , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net> Message-ID: This is a serial number for a late Spring Motor machine and likely the only reference to this on the machine would be the plate on the front with "Spring Motor For Phonograph" in front of the mandrel. The Spring Motor machines have a nickel plated brass button which is held in place by a "T" shaped spring on the inside of the lid. Not very safe for carrying, but OK to hold the lid in place. These can be made. Mike Tucker ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt Angstman" To: Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 5:51 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. Does it have a model number on the tag? I am assuming that this is a cylinder type Edison machine? > From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:33:29 +0100 > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > My phonograph is a Spring Motor and I think it was bought in 1898 because > of the record collection that was with it. Serial Number is 29251. Latches > are not like the ones in the photo nor like the standard. In this spring > motor, latches are automatic with (I suppouse) springs or something like > springs that makes a click when you fit the lid. And a knob outside the > lid, at both sides, to press for releasing. Well, that is what I think is > has to be, because it lacks the latches mechanism in the lid sides. > > Gabriel. > > > > El 14/02/2010, a las 18:06, Curt Angstman escribi?: > > > > > For the latches - are you talking about the ones that slide in from the > > side to keep the lid on - like on a Standard? Or are you talking about > > an early "suitcase Home" which has latches like a toolbox or lunchbox? > > What Model is your phonograph? > > > > Curt > > > >> From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > >> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:34:36 +0100 > >> To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > >> > >>> I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" > >>> system. Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Hope this helps, > >> > >> Thanks for your help. And YES, I am talking about latches. Excuse my > >> poor english. I can say latches in spanish with more than twenty > >> different words (pestillo, falleba, pasador, picaporte, cierre, fiador, > >> resbal?n, etc.) but I think I need to improve my english lexicon. > >> > >> When you say re-grease the spring, are you talking about open and > >> separate the three spring cans? > >> > >> Gabriel. > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Phono-L mailing list > >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. > > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From steve_noreen at msn.com Sun Feb 14 14:16:34 2010 From: steve_noreen at msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:16:34 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , Message-ID: Hello Greg, I cannot agree more. I put a spring in a plastic bag with WD-40 for long term storage and the spring rusted. WD-40 does nothing to help removing old grease and gasoline actually make it harder to remove. Molybdenum-disulfide performs the same function as graphite without the abrasive qualities of the graphite. Steve > From: gbogantz1 at charter.net > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:17:17 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > I wish people would stop recommending WD-40 as an all-purpose lubricant. > It is particularly UNSUITABLE for lubricating fine mechanisms with small > parts. It was originally designed as a waterproofing agent, hence, it's > name "WD-40" refers to the fact that it is a "water displacement" product, > this being the "40"th attempt. It was invented in 1953, before which time > plenty of other products were found quite suitable for lubrication purposes. > The long-term ingredient is a VISCOUS oil that is carried by a light, highly > volatile mineral oil carrier, similar to kerosene. The kerosene acts as a > penetrating agent which serves to carry the heavy oil into cracks and > crevices, the better to waterproof the treated object. So, yes, the > kerosene performs as a penetrating oil for about 5 minutes. Then the > kerosene evaporates, and you're left with the sticky oil worked into the > cracks and crannies. See the description and ingredients here: > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40 > > This description has fit my experience exactly. After the carrier > evaporates, you've got a sticky, tacky mess left on the object you're trying > to "lubricate". Bad choice for small gears and pinions. I find that WD-40 > is useful primarily for exactly what it was originally intended - > waterproofing. And it functions as a lubricant for heavier mechanisms, > although a proper oil or grease is far preferable. > > If you want a penetrating oil, use pure kerosene. I use an automotive > product that consists of a very light volatile carrier with suspended tiny > graphite particles called "Part-Ease". It's particularly good for stuck > rusty parts. Don't know if that brand is still available - the can I'm > using is one I bought 30 years ago. Works good on exhaust manifold bolts on > cars and motorcycles. If you want a proper lubricant for fine mechanisms > like clocks and similar low-torque mechanisms, use a proper very light oil > such as can be purchased from clock repair parts suppliers. Proper light > clock oil does not dry up or get tacky. And it's available in various > viscosities for light, medium, and moderately heavy torque applications. > For most phonograph mechanisms, I find that ordinary 20 or 30 weight > automotive motor oil works quite well. For sliding surfaces such as the > reproducer bearing bar surfaces on many Edison cylinder machines, I use a > mixture of 30 weight oil and a PTFE (teflon) product such as "Slick 50". > The PTFE provides long lasting surface penetration into the metal for > superior reduction of sliding friction and stiction. Actually, I like this > oil-PTFE mixture so well that I now use if for all my medium-duty > lubrication needs. For very heavy torque applications such as the main bull > gears of phonographs, an ordinary automotive grease is appropriate. I use a > molybdenum-disulfide based grease ("molly dum-dum" for you motorcycle > wrenches out there) for most applications. It doesn't dry out, channel, and > get stiff like many lithium based greases. > > Greg Bogantz > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Curt Angstman" > To: > Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:36 AM > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > > > Hi Gabriel, > > > > For basic motor cleaning, remove the motor from the machine and find a > container large enough to fit it in. Fill the container with kerosene and > let it soak for several days. Use a toothbrush to remove sludge from gears > and small parts. Kerosene will not harm your motor and will actually > lubricate it. When you are through, you need to re-grease the spring, if > possible. Grease will continue to leak from the motor for awhile, since the > kerosene dissolves it, so you will want to put a rag under it after it is > re-installed. I also use WD 40 and spray lithium grease to re-lube the > motor. WD 40 also will remove crud from the wood cabinet or painted surfaces > without harming the finish - I use it on my BMW to remove tar, etc. It's a > great product and has many uses, like removing sticker glue, tar and grease. > It is also wonderful for re-energizing the paint on a horn. On black horns, > I touch up scratches with a Sharpie marker and/or liquid gun bluing (gun > bluing works great to "age" metal parts) and then clean the horn with WD 40. > On painted or flowered horns, it cleans and deepens the colors. Neither > kerosene or WD 40 will harm painted or nickel finished parts. WD 40 also > restores and cleans 78 records and Amberol cylinders. Some people will > disagree with that, but take a dirty, scratchy 78 record and try it - it > will improve the sound and make it look better - and absolutely NO damage to > the record - spray it on and wipe it off. I have used this method for over > 30 years and have never had any damage to my records. It will not dissolve > 78 rpm records or celluloid, but DO NOT use it on wax cylinders!!! > > > > I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. > Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? > > > > Hope this helps, > > Curt > > > From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:46:07 +0100 > > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > > Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > > > I have just begun to clean my old and dirty Edison Spring Motor and it is > > a very heavy work. Do any of you know what kind of product I can use to > > solve the wax and grease that is on all the surfaces of the phonograph? I > > don't want to damage the black paint nor the chrome finish of parts. > > > > Any ideas? > > > > I also need some help for lacking parts. I need a speed regulating screw > > knob and the lid lacks some metal parts to fit the phonograph base. If any > > of you can send me photos of how must be the complete "click-fitting" > > system, I think I can make an idea. > > > > And, for the Bettinis, I need mica and metal foil diaphragms as well as > > the recorder stylus that it lacks. > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Gabriel. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft?s powerful SPAM protection. > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From AllenAmet at aol.com Sun Feb 14 14:34:37 2010 From: AllenAmet at aol.com (AllenAmet at aol.com) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:34:37 EST Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing/serial# Message-ID: <22910.2e8aeb05.38a9d47d@aol.com> In a message dated 2/14/2010 5:00:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, writes: "> My phonograph is a Spring Motor and I think it was bought in 1898 because of the record collection that was with it. Serial Number is 29251. " ------------------------ That serial number seems more like the year 1900. Bettini items were indeed being sold in Spain at that time. The aluminum diaphragms on the reproducers were very thin and fragile, but they gave excellent results when new. Allen _www.phonobooks.com_ (http://www.phonobooks.com) From john9ten at pacbell.net Sun Feb 14 15:10:37 2010 From: john9ten at pacbell.net (john robles) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:10:37 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] An Impossible Search Message-ID: <528281.73629.qm@web80707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Good day all I am looking for something that is possibly impossible to find. I have been given an early Triumph B to clean up and get running. It has the shaving attachment, however the shaver itself and the little rod and head that it attaches to is gone. What are the chances of finding that part alone? Anyone? Alternatively I suppose we could look for an entire new shaving device... Thanks for any leads! John Robles From rich-mail at octoxol.com Sun Feb 14 15:12:49 2010 From: rich-mail at octoxol.com (Rich) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:12:49 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: <21851A4F-4CCC-466A-9C99-F0A43FA46030@telefonica.net> References: , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net> <21851A4F-4CCC-466A-9C99-F0A43FA46030@telefonica.net> Message-ID: <4B788371.7000409@octoxol.com> Gabriel; This is the entire latch assembly. The "T" bar piece is the latch and the spring presses it out into engagement with the base. The button passes through the side of the case and is then riveted to the "T" bar latch. -------------- ATTACHMENT -------------- **An Attachment Was Scrubbed** Name: SM_latch-1.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 115332 bytes URL: From gabrielmarro at telefonica.net Sun Feb 14 15:17:17 2010 From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net (Gabriel Marro) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:17:17 +0100 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: <4B788371.7000409@octoxol.com> References: , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net> <21851A4F-4CCC-466A-9C99-F0A43FA46030@telefonica.net> <4B788371.7000409@octoxol.com> Message-ID: <76212362-F232-4890-97EC-8E58CA64585C@telefonica.net> Thank you very much. Then I think in the drawer of the phonograph are parts for one side. I have to find for the other side. Thanks again, Gabriel El 15/02/2010, a las 00:12, Rich escribi?: > Gabriel; > This is the entire latch assembly. The "T" bar piece is the latch and the spring presses it out into engagement with the base. The button passes through the side of the case and is then riveted to the "T" bar latch. > > -------------- ATTACHMENT -------------- > **An Attachment Was Scrubbed** > Name: SM_latch-1.jpg > Type: image/jpeg > Size: 115332 bytes > URL: > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From rich-mail at octoxol.com Sun Feb 14 15:18:52 2010 From: rich-mail at octoxol.com (Rich) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:18:52 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , Message-ID: <4B7884DC.8060804@octoxol.com> Or powdered mica, which is much easier to get a hold of. If the original graphite and Vaseline has oxidized to a lumpy solid it must be removed from the spring by mechanical means. Or the use of chemical solvents that are no longer available. Steven Medved wrote: > Hello Greg, > > I cannot agree more. I put a spring in a plastic bag with WD-40 for long term storage and the spring rusted. WD-40 does nothing to help removing old grease and gasoline actually make it harder to remove. > > Molybdenum-disulfide performs the same function as graphite without the abrasive qualities of the graphite. > > Steve > From rich-mail at octoxol.com Sun Feb 14 15:22:49 2010 From: rich-mail at octoxol.com (Rich) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:22:49 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: <76212362-F232-4890-97EC-8E58CA64585C@telefonica.net> References: , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net> <21851A4F-4CCC-466A-9C99-F0A43FA46030@telefonica.net> <4B788371.7000409@octoxol.com> <76212362-F232-4890-97EC-8E58CA64585C@telefonica.net> Message-ID: <4B7885C9.1090005@octoxol.com> This is another view of the entire assembly. If you have one of them then just about anyone can make a clone. Beware that the latch really does not work so never pick the machine up by the cover handle as they tend to unlatch without warning while the machine is far from the floor. Gabriel Marro wrote: > Thank you very much. Then I think in the drawer of the phonograph are parts for one side. I have to find for the other side. > > Thanks again, > > Gabriel > > > > El 15/02/2010, a las 00:12, Rich escribi?: > >> Gabriel; >> This is the entire latch assembly. The "T" bar piece is the latch and the spring presses it out into engagement with the base. The button passes through the side of the case and is then riveted to the "T" bar latch. >> >> -------------- ATTACHMENT -------------- >> **An Attachment Was Scrubbed** >> Name: SM_latch-1.jpg >> Type: image/jpeg >> Size: 115332 bytes >> URL: >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > -------------- ATTACHMENT -------------- **An Attachment Was Scrubbed** Name: SM_Latch-2.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 41926 bytes URL: From appywander at hotmail.com Mon Feb 15 07:21:27 2010 From: appywander at hotmail.com (John Maeder) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:21:27 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , ,,<3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, ,,, , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , Message-ID: The light oil in WD-40 is fish oil. I agree, this stuff -- along with garbage 'disposals' and 'duct' tape -- is one of the most mis-marketed, mis-recommended, and mis-used consumer items on the planet! Back when I was in facilities management, I cannot tell you how many locks I encountered that someone had 'lubricated' by spraying WD-40 into the keyway turning the dry powdered graphite lube into a cementitious mass that requires disassembly and cleaning of the lock. When I found a can of 'WD-DooDoo' (as I like to call it) on a maintenance man's shelf, I would confiscate it. That stuff is 99% useless. > From: steve_noreen at msn.com > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:16:34 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > > Hello Greg, > > I cannot agree more. I put a spring in a plastic bag with WD-40 for long term storage and the spring rusted. WD-40 does nothing to help removing old grease and gasoline actually make it harder to remove. > > Molybdenum-disulfide performs the same function as graphite without the abrasive qualities of the graphite. > > Steve > > > From: gbogantz1 at charter.net > > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:17:17 -0500 > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > > > I wish people would stop recommending WD-40 as an all-purpose lubricant. > > It is particularly UNSUITABLE for lubricating fine mechanisms with small > > parts. It was originally designed as a waterproofing agent, hence, it's > > name "WD-40" refers to the fact that it is a "water displacement" product, > > this being the "40"th attempt. It was invented in 1953, before which time > > plenty of other products were found quite suitable for lubrication purposes. > > The long-term ingredient is a VISCOUS oil that is carried by a light, highly > > volatile mineral oil carrier, similar to kerosene. The kerosene acts as a > > penetrating agent which serves to carry the heavy oil into cracks and > > crevices, the better to waterproof the treated object. So, yes, the > > kerosene performs as a penetrating oil for about 5 minutes. Then the > > kerosene evaporates, and you're left with the sticky oil worked into the > > cracks and crannies. See the description and ingredients here: > > > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40 > > > > This description has fit my experience exactly. After the carrier > > evaporates, you've got a sticky, tacky mess left on the object you're trying > > to "lubricate". Bad choice for small gears and pinions. I find that WD-40 > > is useful primarily for exactly what it was originally intended - > > waterproofing. And it functions as a lubricant for heavier mechanisms, > > although a proper oil or grease is far preferable. > > > > If you want a penetrating oil, use pure kerosene. I use an automotive > > product that consists of a very light volatile carrier with suspended tiny > > graphite particles called "Part-Ease". It's particularly good for stuck > > rusty parts. Don't know if that brand is still available - the can I'm > > using is one I bought 30 years ago. Works good on exhaust manifold bolts on > > cars and motorcycles. If you want a proper lubricant for fine mechanisms > > like clocks and similar low-torque mechanisms, use a proper very light oil > > such as can be purchased from clock repair parts suppliers. Proper light > > clock oil does not dry up or get tacky. And it's available in various > > viscosities for light, medium, and moderately heavy torque applications. > > For most phonograph mechanisms, I find that ordinary 20 or 30 weight > > automotive motor oil works quite well. For sliding surfaces such as the > > reproducer bearing bar surfaces on many Edison cylinder machines, I use a > > mixture of 30 weight oil and a PTFE (teflon) product such as "Slick 50". > > The PTFE provides long lasting surface penetration into the metal for > > superior reduction of sliding friction and stiction. Actually, I like this > > oil-PTFE mixture so well that I now use if for all my medium-duty > > lubrication needs. For very heavy torque applications such as the main bull > > gears of phonographs, an ordinary automotive grease is appropriate. I use a > > molybdenum-disulfide based grease ("molly dum-dum" for you motorcycle > > wrenches out there) for most applications. It doesn't dry out, channel, and > > get stiff like many lithium based greases. > > > > Greg Bogantz > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Curt Angstman" > > To: > > Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:36 AM > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > > > > > > > Hi Gabriel, > > > > > > > > For basic motor cleaning, remove the motor from the machine and find a > > container large enough to fit it in. Fill the container with kerosene and > > let it soak for several days. Use a toothbrush to remove sludge from gears > > and small parts. Kerosene will not harm your motor and will actually > > lubricate it. When you are through, you need to re-grease the spring, if > > possible. Grease will continue to leak from the motor for awhile, since the > > kerosene dissolves it, so you will want to put a rag under it after it is > > re-installed. I also use WD 40 and spray lithium grease to re-lube the > > motor. WD 40 also will remove crud from the wood cabinet or painted surfaces > > without harming the finish - I use it on my BMW to remove tar, etc. It's a > > great product and has many uses, like removing sticker glue, tar and grease. > > It is also wonderful for re-energizing the paint on a horn. On black horns, > > I touch up scratches with a Sharpie marker and/or liquid gun bluing (gun > > bluing works great to "age" metal parts) and then clean the horn with WD 40. > > On painted or flowered horns, it cleans and deepens the colors. Neither > > kerosene or WD 40 will harm painted or nickel finished parts. WD 40 also > > restores and cleans 78 records and Amberol cylinders. Some people will > > disagree with that, but take a dirty, scratchy 78 record and try it - it > > will improve the sound and make it look better - and absolutely NO damage to > > the record - spray it on and wipe it off. I have used this method for over > > 30 years and have never had any damage to my records. It will not dissolve > > 78 rpm records or celluloid, but DO NOT use it on wax cylinders!!! > > > > > > > > I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. > > Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? > > > > > > > > Hope this helps, > > > > Curt > > > > > From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net > > > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:46:07 +0100 > > > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > > > Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > > > > > > I have just begun to clean my old and dirty Edison Spring Motor and it is > > > a very heavy work. Do any of you know what kind of product I can use to > > > solve the wax and grease that is on all the surfaces of the phonograph? I > > > don't want to damage the black paint nor the chrome finish of parts. > > > > > > Any ideas? > > > > > > I also need some help for lacking parts. I need a speed regulating screw > > > knob and the lid lacks some metal parts to fit the phonograph base. If any > > > of you can send me photos of how must be the complete "click-fitting" > > > system, I think I can make an idea. > > > > > > And, for the Bettinis, I need mica and metal foil diaphragms as well as > > > the recorder stylus that it lacks. > > > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > > > Gabriel. > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Phono-L mailing list > > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft?s powerful SPAM protection. > > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From gabrielmarro at telefonica.net Sun Feb 14 21:17:06 2010 From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net (Gabriel Marro) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:17:06 +0100 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , <3ABA24AC-7539-4D3A-9544-E08271949669@telefonica.net> Message-ID: <77465A29-60C0-4778-9583-AC6A28259AEA@telefonica.net> > This is a serial number for a late Spring Motor machine and likely the only reference to this on the machine would be the plate on the front with "Spring Motor For Phonograph" in front of the mandrel. No plate in front of the mandrel in this phonograph nor in any other Spring Motor I have seen in Spain. Only a plate on the top with patent dates and serial number. No "Spring Motor" words in any place of this phonograph. Look at this picture of another Spring Motor from Spain: http://www.coleccionfb.com/Edison-Bettini.htm Perhaps they are Class M converted to Spring Motor? All spanish catalogs of phonograph shops did that conversion for half the price of a Class M. Gabriel. From phonofolks at aol.com Mon Feb 15 08:01:27 2010 From: phonofolks at aol.com (phonofolks at aol.com) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:01:27 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Sniping software In-Reply-To: <201002071528.3UHRQ00@cat2.com> References: <201002071528.3UHRQ00@cat2.com> Message-ID: <8CC7C6F44051EFE-2FF4-26603@webmail-m044.sysops.aol.com> What ssiping software does the list recommend to use with ebay? I have not utilized sniping software before and I would like to know which software phono-Lers recommend. Thanks! Rick From lherault at bu.edu Sun Feb 14 17:07:20 2010 From: lherault at bu.edu (Ron L'Herault) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:07:20 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net> Message-ID: <000001caaddb$39aa36e0$acfea4a0$@edu> Unless the springs thump when they unwind I would not open the cans to re-grease. Instead, use WD-40(which is mostly kerosene, I beleive) or straight kerosene (stove or lamp oil) and apply it to the gears with a stiff, long bristled brush. Re lubricate bearings with oil and re-grease gears. I use mechanic's waterless hand cleaner (without Pumic!) to clean the upper works and case. This material will not hurt the finish of either surface either and it cuts through old oil and grease and wax. I wipe it on, let it sit or rub it in and then remove with clean paper towels or cloth. Repeat until the wipe-off cloth does not show dirt. You should be able to get case parts from George Vollema, victrola at triton.net , but give him a few days before you contact him. His wife has just passed away. If you know the diameter of the diaphragm, George may have a mica one for you. I don't know about the aluminum one. I doubt that he would have a recording stylus either but you can always ask. Ron -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Gabriel Marro Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 9:35 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. > I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? > > > > Hope this helps, Thanks for your help. And YES, I am talking about latches. Excuse my poor english. I can say latches in spanish with more than twenty different words (pestillo, falleba, pasador, picaporte, cierre, fiador, resbal?n, etc.) but I think I need to improve my english lexicon. When you say re-grease the spring, are you talking about open and separate the three spring cans? Gabriel. _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From john9ten at pacbell.net Mon Feb 15 10:52:01 2010 From: john9ten at pacbell.net (john robles) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:52:01 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Sniping software In-Reply-To: <8CC7C6F44051EFE-2FF4-26603@webmail-m044.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <233686.27345.qm@web80703.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Sniping used to be highly denigrated, and now it seems everyone uses it. I believe eBay bought eSnipe, just like they bought Paypal. eSnipe seems to be the most widely used. I think it was the first one. I don't see the problem with sniping, because whether you snipe or bid publicly, you're only bidding up to the max of what you want to pay. If I bid $200 on something and someone snipes me for $201, well, $200 was the limit of what I was willing to pay. No use crying because I missed it for a dollar more. John Robles --- On Mon, 2/15/10, phonofolks at aol.com wrote: From: phonofolks at aol.com Subject: [Phono-L] Sniping software To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Monday, February 15, 2010, 8:01 AM What ssiping software does the list recommend to use with ebay? I have not utilized sniping software before and I would like to know which software phono-Lers recommend. Thanks! Rick _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From rich-mail at octoxol.com Mon Feb 15 11:17:18 2010 From: rich-mail at octoxol.com (Rich) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:17:18 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: References: , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , Message-ID: <4B799DBE.2000802@octoxol.com> You should have also chopped off his spay button finger..... John Maeder wrote: > The light oil in WD-40 is fish oil. I agree, this stuff -- along with garbage 'disposals' and 'duct' tape -- is one of the most mis-marketed, mis-recommended, and mis-used consumer items on the planet! Back when I was in facilities management, I cannot tell you how many locks I encountered that someone had 'lubricated' by spraying WD-40 into the keyway turning the dry powdered graphite lube into a cementitious mass that requires disassembly and cleaning of the lock. When I found a can of 'WD-DooDoo' (as I like to call it) on a maintenance man's shelf, I would confiscate it. That stuff is 99% useless. > >> From: steve_noreen at msn.com >> To: phono-l at oldcrank.org >> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:16:34 -0500 >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. >> >> >> Hello Greg, >> >> I cannot agree more. I put a spring in a plastic bag with WD-40 for long term storage and the spring rusted. WD-40 does nothing to help removing old grease and gasoline actually make it harder to remove. >> >> Molybdenum-disulfide performs the same function as graphite without the abrasive qualities of the graphite. >> >> Steve >> >>> From: gbogantz1 at charter.net >>> To: phono-l at oldcrank.org >>> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:17:17 -0500 >>> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. >>> >>> I wish people would stop recommending WD-40 as an all-purpose lubricant. >>> It is particularly UNSUITABLE for lubricating fine mechanisms with small >>> parts. It was originally designed as a waterproofing agent, hence, it's >>> name "WD-40" refers to the fact that it is a "water displacement" product, >>> this being the "40"th attempt. It was invented in 1953, before which time >>> plenty of other products were found quite suitable for lubrication purposes. >>> The long-term ingredient is a VISCOUS oil that is carried by a light, highly >>> volatile mineral oil carrier, similar to kerosene. The kerosene acts as a >>> penetrating agent which serves to carry the heavy oil into cracks and >>> crevices, the better to waterproof the treated object. So, yes, the >>> kerosene performs as a penetrating oil for about 5 minutes. Then the >>> kerosene evaporates, and you're left with the sticky oil worked into the >>> cracks and crannies. See the description and ingredients here: >>> >>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40 >>> >>> This description has fit my experience exactly. After the carrier >>> evaporates, you've got a sticky, tacky mess left on the object you're trying >>> to "lubricate". Bad choice for small gears and pinions. I find that WD-40 >>> is useful primarily for exactly what it was originally intended - >>> waterproofing. And it functions as a lubricant for heavier mechanisms, >>> although a proper oil or grease is far preferable. >>> >>> If you want a penetrating oil, use pure kerosene. I use an automotive >>> product that consists of a very light volatile carrier with suspended tiny >>> graphite particles called "Part-Ease". It's particularly good for stuck >>> rusty parts. Don't know if that brand is still available - the can I'm >>> using is one I bought 30 years ago. Works good on exhaust manifold bolts on >>> cars and motorcycles. If you want a proper lubricant for fine mechanisms >>> like clocks and similar low-torque mechanisms, use a proper very light oil >>> such as can be purchased from clock repair parts suppliers. Proper light >>> clock oil does not dry up or get tacky. And it's available in various >>> viscosities for light, medium, and moderately heavy torque applications. >>> For most phonograph mechanisms, I find that ordinary 20 or 30 weight >>> automotive motor oil works quite well. For sliding surfaces such as the >>> reproducer bearing bar surfaces on many Edison cylinder machines, I use a >>> mixture of 30 weight oil and a PTFE (teflon) product such as "Slick 50". >>> The PTFE provides long lasting surface penetration into the metal for >>> superior reduction of sliding friction and stiction. Actually, I like this >>> oil-PTFE mixture so well that I now use if for all my medium-duty >>> lubrication needs. For very heavy torque applications such as the main bull >>> gears of phonographs, an ordinary automotive grease is appropriate. I use a >>> molybdenum-disulfide based grease ("molly dum-dum" for you motorcycle >>> wrenches out there) for most applications. It doesn't dry out, channel, and >>> get stiff like many lithium based greases. >>> >>> Greg Bogantz >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Curt Angstman" >>> To: >>> Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:36 AM >>> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi Gabriel, >>> >>> >>> >>> For basic motor cleaning, remove the motor from the machine and find a >>> container large enough to fit it in. Fill the container with kerosene and >>> let it soak for several days. Use a toothbrush to remove sludge from gears >>> and small parts. Kerosene will not harm your motor and will actually >>> lubricate it. When you are through, you need to re-grease the spring, if >>> possible. Grease will continue to leak from the motor for awhile, since the >>> kerosene dissolves it, so you will want to put a rag under it after it is >>> re-installed. I also use WD 40 and spray lithium grease to re-lube the >>> motor. WD 40 also will remove crud from the wood cabinet or painted surfaces >>> without harming the finish - I use it on my BMW to remove tar, etc. It's a >>> great product and has many uses, like removing sticker glue, tar and grease. >>> It is also wonderful for re-energizing the paint on a horn. On black horns, >>> I touch up scratches with a Sharpie marker and/or liquid gun bluing (gun >>> bluing works great to "age" metal parts) and then clean the horn with WD 40. >>> On painted or flowered horns, it cleans and deepens the colors. Neither >>> kerosene or WD 40 will harm painted or nickel finished parts. WD 40 also >>> restores and cleans 78 records and Amberol cylinders. Some people will >>> disagree with that, but take a dirty, scratchy 78 record and try it - it >>> will improve the sound and make it look better - and absolutely NO damage to >>> the record - spray it on and wipe it off. I have used this method for over >>> 30 years and have never had any damage to my records. It will not dissolve >>> 78 rpm records or celluloid, but DO NOT use it on wax cylinders!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system. >>> Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison? >>> >>> >>> >>> Hope this helps, >>> >>> Curt >>> >>>> From: gabrielmarro at telefonica.net >>>> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:46:07 +0100 >>>> To: phono-l at oldcrank.org >>>> Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. >>>> >>>> I have just begun to clean my old and dirty Edison Spring Motor and it is >>>> a very heavy work. Do any of you know what kind of product I can use to >>>> solve the wax and grease that is on all the surfaces of the phonograph? I >>>> don't want to damage the black paint nor the chrome finish of parts. >>>> >>>> Any ideas? >>>> >>>> I also need some help for lacking parts. I need a speed regulating screw >>>> knob and the lid lacks some metal parts to fit the phonograph base. If any >>>> of you can send me photos of how must be the complete "click-fitting" >>>> system, I think I can make an idea. >>>> >>>> And, for the Bettinis, I need mica and metal foil diaphragms as well as >>>> the recorder stylus that it lacks. >>>> >>>> Thanks in advance. >>>> >>>> Gabriel. >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Phono-L mailing list >>>> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >>> _________________________________________________________________ >>> Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft?s powerful SPAM protection. >>> http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Phono-L mailing list >>> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Phono-L mailing list >>> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > From steve_noreen at msn.com Mon Feb 15 11:38:10 2010 From: steve_noreen at msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:38:10 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] WD 40 In-Reply-To: References: , , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, ,,, , , , , , Message-ID: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) It is not fish oil, I got that e-mail and believed it for a while. Below is the list from their MSDS sheet. http://www.wd40.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 45 to 50% Petroleum Base Oil less than 25% LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 12 to 18% Carbon Dioxide 2 to 3% Surfactant less than 2% Non-Hazardous Ingredients less than 10% From seymorepots at hotmail.com Mon Feb 15 11:25:53 2010 From: seymorepots at hotmail.com (s.l. rexrode) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:25:53 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Sniping software In-Reply-To: <233686.27345.qm@web80703.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <8CC7C6F44051EFE-2FF4-26603@webmail-m044.sysops.aol.com>, <233686.27345.qm@web80703.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Sniping is common practice because I feel eBay has set things up this way. Years ago, I suggestedto eBay that they conduct their auctions more like real life auctions. This could easily be done if eBay wouldextend an auction 5 minutes if any bid came in during the last 5 minutes of an auction (or "x" number of minutes).This would simulate real auctions by the common practice of the "going...going....gone" method of selling.Bidders could still bid up to their maximum and I feel the seller would get the best price this way. Perhaps if eBayinstituted this method of selling, most of the bids would come in at the end, but then again many eBay auctionssee a flurry of activity at the end. If I bid, say $200 (whether on eBay or a live auction) and the next bidder came in at $201, chances are I would consider bidding $202 (or higher) depending upon how bad I wanted that item. Attimes, it would be nice to have a second (or third) chance at something.....on eBay that is. Lee Rexrode-------------------------------------------------------------- > Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:52:01 -0800 > From: john9ten at pacbell.net > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Sniping software > > Sniping used to be highly denigrated, and now it seems everyone uses it. I believe eBay bought eSnipe, just like they bought Paypal. eSnipe seems to be the most widely used. I think it was the first one. > I don't see the problem with sniping, because whether you snipe or bid publicly, you're only bidding up to the max of what you want to pay. If I bid $200 on something and someone snipes me for $201, well, $200 was the limit of what I was willing to pay. No use crying because I missed it for a dollar more. > John Robles > > --- On Mon, 2/15/10, phonofolks at aol.com wrote: > > From: phonofolks at aol.com > Subject: [Phono-L] Sniping software > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Date: Monday, February 15, 2010, 8:01 AM > > > > What ssiping software does the list recommend to use with ebay? I have not utilized sniping software before and I would like to know which software phono-Lers recommend. Thanks! > > Rick > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ From harveykravitz at yahoo.com Mon Feb 15 12:27:11 2010 From: harveykravitz at yahoo.com (harvey kravitz) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:27:11 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Sniping software In-Reply-To: References: <8CC7C6F44051EFE-2FF4-26603@webmail-m044.sysops.aol.com>, <233686.27345.qm@web80703.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <12809.2177.qm@web54503.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I agree with John. I know about sniping and put on my absolute maximum bid. If it goes more, then so be it. I know what these items are worth to me and have my maximum bid set that way. Chances are, I will find the item later on at a good price, regardless if it is on ebay or from a fellow collector. Harvey Kravitz ________________________________ From: s.l. rexrode To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, February 15, 2010 11:25:53 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Sniping software Sniping is common practice because I feel eBay has set things up this way. Years ago, I suggestedto eBay that they conduct their auctions more like real life auctions. This could easily be done if eBay wouldextend an auction 5 minutes if any bid came in during the last 5 minutes of an auction (or "x" number of minutes).This would simulate real auctions by the common practice of the "going...going....gone" method of selling.Bidders could still bid up to their maximum and I feel the seller would get the best price this way. Perhaps if eBayinstituted this method of selling, most of the bids would come in at the end, but then again many eBay auctionssee a flurry of activity at the end. If I bid, say $200 (whether on eBay or a live auction) and the next bidder came in at $201, chances are I would consider bidding $202 (or higher) depending upon how bad I wanted that item. Attimes, it would be nice to have a second (or third) chance at something.....on eBay that is. Lee Rexrode-------------------------------------------------------------- > Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:52:01 -0800 > From: john9ten at pacbell.net > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Sniping software > > Sniping used to be highly denigrated, and now it seems everyone uses it. I believe eBay bought eSnipe, just like they bought Paypal. eSnipe seems to be the most widely used. I think it was the first one. > I don't see the problem with sniping, because whether you snipe or bid publicly, you're only bidding up to the max of what you want to pay. If I bid $200 on something and someone snipes me for $201, well, $200 was the limit of what I was willing to pay. No use crying because I missed it for a dollar more. > John Robles > > --- On Mon, 2/15/10, phonofolks at aol.com wrote: > > From: phonofolks at aol.com > Subject: [Phono-L] Sniping software > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Date: Monday, February 15, 2010, 8:01 AM > > > > What ssiping software does the list recommend to use with ebay? I have not utilized sniping software before and I would like to know which software phono-Lers recommend. Thanks! > > Rick > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From appywander at hotmail.com Mon Feb 15 12:33:26 2010 From: appywander at hotmail.com (John Maeder) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:33:26 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] WD 40 In-Reply-To: References: , , , ,,<3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , ,,, , ,,, <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Message-ID: They must have changed formulation. Just a few years ago, I recall reading the obituary of one of the founders and he boasted that he could drink the main active ingredient with no I'll effects. It must actually be WD-41 now! > From: steve_noreen at msn.com > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:38:10 -0500 > Subject: [Phono-L] WD 40 > > > Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) It is not fish oil, I got that e-mail and believed it for a while. Below is the list from their MSDS sheet. > > http://www.wd40.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf > > > Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 45 to 50% > > Petroleum Base Oil less than 25% > > LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 12 to 18% > > Carbon Dioxide 2 to 3% > > Surfactant less than 2% > > Non-Hazardous Ingredients less than 10% > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From pjfraser at mac.com Mon Feb 15 12:49:47 2010 From: pjfraser at mac.com (Peter Fraser) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:49:47 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing. In-Reply-To: <4B799DBE.2000802@octoxol.com> References: <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC> <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net> <4B799DBE.2000802@octoxol.com> Message-ID: <2DC0BD57-153A-4885-9A81-EC54E0145FEF@mac.com> Usually when we spay we cut something ELSE off! Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfraser at mac.com On Feb 15, 2010, at 11:17 AM, Rich wrote: > You should have also chopped off his spay button finger..... From rvuill at comcast.net Mon Feb 15 12:58:29 2010 From: rvuill at comcast.net (Bob) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:58:29 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] WD 40 References: , , , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Message-ID: <4B0593F8CF244CC7ACFD8BF4D40FB4EE@HPPC> Interesting that you read this in his obituary. Maybe that should tell you something. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Maeder" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 3:33 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] WD 40 > They must have changed formulation. Just a few years ago, I recall reading > the obituary of one of the founders and he boasted that he could drink the > main active ingredient with no I'll effects. It must actually be WD-41 > now! > >> From: steve_noreen at msn.com >> To: phono-l at oldcrank.org >> Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:38:10 -0500 >> Subject: [Phono-L] WD 40 >> >> >> Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) It is not fish oil, I got that e-mail >> and believed it for a while. Below is the list from their MSDS sheet. >> >> http://www.wd40.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf >> >> >> Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 45 to 50% >> >> Petroleum Base Oil less than 25% >> >> LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 12 to 18% >> >> Carbon Dioxide 2 to 3% >> >> Surfactant less than 2% >> >> Non-Hazardous Ingredients less than 10% >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From appywander at hotmail.com Mon Feb 15 13:05:03 2010 From: appywander at hotmail.com (John Maeder) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:05:03 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] WD 40 In-Reply-To: <4B0593F8CF244CC7ACFD8BF4D40FB4EE@HPPC> References: , , , , ,,<3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , ,,, , , , ,,<35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , ,,, , , ,,, , ,,, , , , , , , <4B0593F8CF244CC7ACFD8BF4D40FB4EE@HPPC> Message-ID: Good one! LOLOLOL! > From: rvuill at comcast.net > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:58:29 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] WD 40 > > Interesting that you read this in his obituary. Maybe that should tell you > something. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Maeder" > To: "Antique Phonograph List" > Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 3:33 PM > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] WD 40 > > > > They must have changed formulation. Just a few years ago, I recall reading > > the obituary of one of the founders and he boasted that he could drink the > > main active ingredient with no I'll effects. It must actually be WD-41 > > now! > > > >> From: steve_noreen at msn.com > >> To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > >> Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:38:10 -0500 > >> Subject: [Phono-L] WD 40 > >> > >> > >> Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) It is not fish oil, I got that e-mail > >> and believed it for a while. Below is the list from their MSDS sheet. > >> > >> http://www.wd40.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf > >> > >> > >> Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 45 to 50% > >> > >> Petroleum Base Oil less than 25% > >> > >> LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 12 to 18% > >> > >> Carbon Dioxide 2 to 3% > >> > >> Surfactant less than 2% > >> > >> Non-Hazardous Ingredients less than 10% > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Phono-L mailing list > >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From rich-mail at octoxol.com Mon Feb 15 13:14:06 2010 From: rich-mail at octoxol.com (Rich) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:14:06 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] WD 40 In-Reply-To: References: , , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , , , , Message-ID: <4B79B91E.3010702@octoxol.com> Its basically a non detergent SAE 5 weight oil and kerosene. The oil has no rust and oxidation additives and will promptly turn into a hard varnish deposit. Steven Medved wrote: > Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) It is not fish oil, I got that e-mail and believed it for a while. Below is the list from their MSDS sheet. > > http://www.wd40.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf > > > Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 45 to 50% > > Petroleum Base Oil less than 25% > > LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 12 to 18% > > Carbon Dioxide 2 to 3% > > Surfactant less than 2% > > Non-Hazardous Ingredients less than 10% > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > From edisone1 at verizon.net Mon Feb 15 12:38:34 2010 From: edisone1 at verizon.net (DanKj) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:38:34 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] WD 40 References: , , , ,,<3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , ,,, , ,,, <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Message-ID: <3662CAF8B8FD4DA1A0E30C9C05079421@moms> Then again, I feed my cats Vaseline mixed with butter, to help hairballs continue on their merry way ... haha ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Maeder" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 3:33 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] WD 40 > They must have changed formulation. Just a few years ago, I recall reading > the obituary of one of the founders and he boasted that he could drink the > main active ingredient with no I'll effects. It must actually be WD-41 > now! > From john9ten at pacbell.net Mon Feb 15 16:01:34 2010 From: john9ten at pacbell.net (john robles) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:01:34 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc Reproducer Needed Message-ID: <838861.27351.qm@web80707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> hi Has anyone got a gold DD reproducer available?? Thanks John Robles From john9ten at pacbell.net Mon Feb 15 18:36:57 2010 From: john9ten at pacbell.net (john robles) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:36:57 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc Reproducer Found Message-ID: <906804.57031.qm@web80702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello all I have obtained a reproducer and maybe even two. Thanks to all John Robles From ClockworkHome at aol.com Mon Feb 15 23:34:08 2010 From: ClockworkHome at aol.com (ClockworkHome at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:34:08 EST Subject: [Phono-L] Gabriel's Spring Motor w/Bettini Message-ID: <21196.1653e7a1.38aba470@aol.com> Dear Gabriel: Very likely your Spring Motor was always a Spring Motor IF the phonograph body has NO lugs for the idler pulleys that M electric phonographs have to guide the leather belt from the mandrel pulley at right angle to the motor pulley. The other difference is that the M electric will have an indented mandrel end for clearance with the endgate shield. Your serial number is a late Spring Motor as the Triumph Model A in the 'New Style Cabinet' came out not too far higher in serials. Both mica and thin aluminum sheet are readily available from industrial suppliers. The missing 2 minute cutting stylus will be the same as the Edison cutting stylus. So an old Edison Recorder could be used for donor parts. Perhaps the sylus mount for the recorder is on the Bettini patents if you do not have an example to duplicate. Congratulations on getting this rare machine. Kindest regards, Al From mf101723 at msn.com Tue Feb 16 04:58:42 2010 From: mf101723 at msn.com (mark french) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:58:42 +0000 Subject: [Phono-L] Tungsten needle questions Message-ID: I was looking at a thread from last year that included talking about some collectors making their own tungsten needles ("Victor vs. Columbia big guns"). I've been making my own needles too for use in my Victrola 10-50, the big acoustic machine with the auto changer. I wanted to bounce off what I'm using to everybody and see if I am ok with what I'm using... maybe not ideal, but at the least, ok. I'm using .006" wire from SmallParts.com, it comes in straight 5-foot long pieces. However, in the specs on the website, it says 'Temper - Annealed'. There was a mention about annealed wire being too weak for use as needle tips. I have been using my needles for many months now, and as long as I make sure I don't go overboard with the length of the tungsten tip, I am not having significant problems with the wire tips being too weak. Since they have thinner wire than the factory "Tonofone" needles I have, which I measured at .007", I make sure that my .006" tips are somewhat shorter than those. There is also the factor that since I can make as many of these as I want for only about 2 cents each, I can afford to make the tips as short as I want. I mean I don't need them to last 50-100 records like a Tungstone - just enough to be able to play 2 or 3 or 4 12-record stacks. Anyway - comments/suggestions? Would annealed vs. not really make a significant difference in strength in this application? Smallparts was the only place I could find to buy a small amount of this size wire. I compromised with .006" wire, since .007" is too big and .005 was the next size available and it just won't take the weight. Thanks! Mark French From steve_noreen at msn.com Tue Feb 16 14:44:35 2010 From: steve_noreen at msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:44:35 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] WD 40 In-Reply-To: <4B79B91E.3010702@octoxol.com> References: , , , ,,<3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , ,,, , , ,,<35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , ,,, , ,,, , , , , , , <4B79B91E.3010702@octoxol.com> Message-ID: I appreciate you doing what I was unable to do, put it in understandable terms. Thanks, Steve > Its basically a non detergent SAE 5 weight oil and kerosene. The oil > has no rust and oxidation additives and will promptly turn into a hard > varnish deposit. > > > Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) It is not fish oil, I got that e-mail and believed it for a while. Below is the list from their MSDS sheet. > > > > http://www.wd40.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf > > > > > > Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 45 to 50% > > > > Petroleum Base Oil less than 25% > > > > LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 12 to 18% > > > > Carbon Dioxide 2 to 3% > > > > Surfactant less than 2% > > > > Non-Hazardous Ingredients less than 10% > From khwright at hotmail.com Tue Feb 16 17:26:32 2010 From: khwright at hotmail.com (Keith Wright) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:26:32 +0000 Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? In-Reply-To: <7206E124532A444CB9ED8EBA4E9C69F4@moms> References: <000801c91eb6$71b50660$6401a8c0@Wilenzick>, , , , , ,,, , , <1C1490896A97492A8C3E5D66CFD7C36A@owner094cc0223>, , , , , , ,,<7511073D27F642A78D7CC6176AC105E0@moms>, ,,, , , <4B782BEE.4060404@cox.net>, , , , <7206E124532A444CB9ED8EBA4E9C69F4@moms> Message-ID: Odd that two machines have the identical reproducer, if that's the case... > From: edisone1 at verizon.net > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:52:23 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > It's because that isn't the original reproducer. The one shown simply > won't work on this machine. . > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Curt Angstman" > To: > Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 2:11 PM > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > > > Looking at the leaning reproducer again, I noticed that the needlebar is the > part that is leaning. Is there a needlebar adjustment on this reproducer, > like on a Victor machine? > > > From: vinyl.visions at live.com > > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:41:03 -0500 > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > > > > > When examining both pictures, you will notice that the reproducers are > > different, even though they appear to have the same cutout pattern. The > > one that leans looks like it is larger than the other - maybe not > > significantly - but just enough to skew the angle. > > > > > > > > Curt > > > > > Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:59:26 -0500 > > > From: chrisk33 at cox.net > > > To: phono-l at oldcrank.I > > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct? > > > > > > There is something wrong. Regardless of whether it is the correct tone > > > arm for the machine, or the correct reproducer, the shaft of the needle > > > > > > > > > http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html > > > > > > > > Compare to another 122 shown below. The owner of this one has not > > > > replied to a request for more pictures. > > > > > > > > http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122.html > > > > > > > > Anyone got pictures of their 122 with the correct angle? > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _________________________________________________________________ Check your Hotmail from your phone. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9708121 From rich-mail at octoxol.com Tue Feb 16 20:25:41 2010 From: rich-mail at octoxol.com (Rich) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:25:41 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] WD 40 In-Reply-To: References: , , , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , <4B79B91E.3010702@octoxol.com> Message-ID: <4B7B6FC5.7030304@octoxol.com> The top of the line penetrating oil is Kroil made by Kano Labs. It is cheapest to buy it by the gallon. It is also available in spray cans but that makes it painfully expensive. This is the only stuff that I have ever found that really works. Steven Medved wrote: > I appreciate you doing what I was unable to do, put it in understandable terms. > > Thanks, > > Steve > > >> Its basically a non detergent SAE 5 weight oil and kerosene. The oil >> has no rust and oxidation additives and will promptly turn into a hard >> varnish deposit. >> > >>> Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) It is not fish oil, I got that e-mail and believed it for a while. Below is the list from their MSDS sheet. >>> >>> http://www.wd40.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf >>> >>> >>> Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 45 to 50% >>> >>> Petroleum Base Oil less than 25% >>> >>> LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 12 to 18% >>> >>> Carbon Dioxide 2 to 3% >>> >>> Surfactant less than 2% >>> >>> Non-Hazardous Ingredients less than 10% > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > From steve_noreen at msn.com Wed Feb 17 08:23:54 2010 From: steve_noreen at msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:23:54 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] WD 40 In-Reply-To: <4B7B6FC5.7030304@octoxol.com> References: , , , , ,,<3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , ,,, , , , ,,<35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , ,,, , , ,,, , ,,, , , , , , , <4B79B91E.3010702@octoxol.com>, , <4B7B6FC5.7030304@octoxol.com> Message-ID: Rich, We use Aero Kroil at work (aircraft mechanic) so I purchase it for home use. They normally have a special deal on the internet. http://www.kanolabs.com/google/ Currently the offer is 2 king size cans for $12 with postage paid. That is 26 ounces for $12 at 46.15 cents an ounce, this includes shipping. The gallon is $41.75 at 32.61 cents an ounce this does not include shipping. Steve > > The top of the line penetrating oil is Kroil made by Kano Labs. It is > cheapest to buy it by the gallon. It is also available in spray cans > but that makes it painfully expensive. This is the only stuff that I > have ever found that really works. From rich-mail at octoxol.com Wed Feb 17 09:00:26 2010 From: rich-mail at octoxol.com (Rich) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:00:26 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] WD 40 In-Reply-To: References: , , , , , , <3B4208FE6C774544982B30777550605C@GLASTRISPC>, , , , , , , , , , , , <35AAB276-0AC2-4B08-85F8-E91EA42BE536@telefonica.net>, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , <4B79B91E.3010702@octoxol.com>, , <4B7B6FC5.7030304@octoxol.com> Message-ID: <4B7C20AA.40904@octoxol.com> Yes, I just buy it by the gallon and squirt it where it needs to go. The amount of control that you get from an aerosol spray is lacking. The last gallon I bought cam e with a big can of Areo Kroil and free shipping. A gallon lasts for a long time. Steven Medved wrote: > Rich, > > We use Aero Kroil at work (aircraft mechanic) so I purchase it for home use. They normally have a special deal on the internet. > > http://www.kanolabs.com/google/ > > Currently the offer is 2 king size cans for $12 with postage paid. > > That is 26 ounces for $12 at 46.15 cents an ounce, this includes shipping. > > The gallon is $41.75 at 32.61 cents an ounce this does not include shipping. > > Steve > > >> The top of the line penetrating oil is Kroil made by Kano Labs. It is >> cheapest to buy it by the gallon. It is also available in spray cans >> but that makes it painfully expensive. This is the only stuff that I >> have ever found that really works. > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > From msprinzen at juno.com Tue Feb 16 15:35:03 2010 From: msprinzen at juno.com (Merle Sprinzen) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:35:03 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Sniping software Message-ID: <20100217.163925.4316.2.msprinzen@juno.com> But if you were willing to pay more than $200 if there was a bit higher, then you should put that higher bid into the snipe program. If you put the truly highest price you're willing to pay into the program you'll never lose on an item you were willing to pay more for. On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:25:53 -0500 "s.l. rexrode" writes: > > Sniping is common practice because I feel eBay has set things up > this way. Years ago, I suggestedto eBay that they conduct their > auctions more like real life auctions. This could easily be done if > eBay wouldextend an auction 5 minutes if any bid came in during the > last 5 minutes of an auction (or "x" number of minutes).This would > simulate real auctions by the common practice of the > "going...going....gone" method of selling.Bidders could still bid up > to their maximum and I feel the seller would get the best price this > way. Perhaps if eBayinstituted this method of selling, most of the > bids would come in at the end, but then again many eBay auctionssee > a flurry of activity at the end. If I bid, say $200 (whether on > eBay or a live auction) and the next bidder came in at $201, chances > are I would consider bidding $202 (or higher) depending upon how bad > I wanted that item. Attimes, it would be nice to have a second (or > third) chance at something.....on eBay that is. > Lee > Rexrode ____________________________________________________________ Banking Click here to find the perfect banking opportunity! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=9qVuGy7Ys6TF3HHSXY5ETgAAJ1D2EGWQJgc2Zfu3rGBZpu80AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAXeAAAAAA= From klinger at modex.com Wed Feb 17 16:26:44 2010 From: klinger at modex.com (Bill Klinger) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:26:44 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] ARSC Research Grants 2010 -- Deadline Reminder Message-ID: <8F8064BDD2814CF88B7E0E1587245AD7@WEKDesktop> The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. If you have any questions, please click on the link or e-mail address below. --- ARSC RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM --- Deadline for receipt of applications: February 28, 2010 The ARSC Research Grants Program supports scholarship and publication in the fields of sound recording research and audio preservation. (This program is separate from the ARSC Preservation Grants Program, which encourages and supports the preservation of historically significant sound recordings of Western Art Music.) Project categories eligible for consideration include: discography, bibliography, historical studies of the sound recording industry and its products, and any other subject likely to increase the public's understanding and appreciation of the lasting importance of recorded sound. ARSC encourages applications from individuals whose research forms part of an academic program at the master's or doctoral level. ARSC members and non-members alike are eligible for grants in amounts up to $1000. Grant funds can be used to underwrite clerical, editorial, and travel expenses. Funds may not be used to purchase capital equipment or recordings, to perform operations on sound recordings, to reimburse applicants for work already performed, or to support projects that form part of a paid job. Grant recipients must submit documentation of their expenses before reimbursement. All grant funds must be disbursed within eighteen months of the grant award. Grant recipients are required to submit brief descriptions of their projects for publication in the ARSC Journal, and are encouraged to submit articles about their projects, for possible publication in the Journal. Research Grant Applications shall include: -- a summary of the project (one page maximum), with samples of the work, if possible; -- a budget covering the entire project, highlighting the expenses the ARSC Grant will cover (one page maximum); -- a curriculum vitae; and -- an indication of the prospects for publication or other public dissemination of the project results. Applications should be sent in the form of four paper copies to: Grants Committee Chairman Richard Warren, Historical Sound Recordings Yale University Library P. O. Box 208240 New Haven, CT 06520-8240 U.S.A. Applications for the next grant cycle must be received by February 28, 2010. For more information, visit: http://www.arsc-audio.org/researchgrants.html. Questions about the Research Grants Program should be directed to Mr. Warren at richard.warren at yale.edu. The Association for Recorded Sound Collections is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and study of sound recordings -- in all genres of music and speech, in all formats, and from all periods. ARSC is unique in bringing together private individuals and institutional professionals -- everyone with a serious interest in recorded sound. From ger55 at comcast.net Wed Feb 17 17:20:18 2010 From: ger55 at comcast.net (ger) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:20:18 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Sniping software References: <20100217.163925.4316.2.msprinzen@juno.com> Message-ID: <654540C4BC934CF9903E0886D1A1B769@GER1> Hi, I missed the first part of this discussion...I admit I don't have time to read everything here in detail. However, on the point of online or ebay bidding. Check out bidz.com (jewelry, etc. auction). They have a system whereby if anyone puts in a bid in the last 15 seconds, the auction is extended another 15 seconds. One MUST be present in order to get a "deal," which is what I'm sure we're mostly looking for. If not present one could lose a great item for literally a single buck. Yet...if 2 people really want something I've seen the bidding go nuts in a matter of a few minutes...hysteria?? And if one has a limit, obviously they won't be able to compete, or even want to. As far as putting your "max" in, it will not necessarily work...it's risky. I've seen some items on bidz go waaaaay over what is normally bid (they often have repeats). I suspect that sometimes there is malicious or ignorant bidding which can get the price into the stratosphere. Theoretically, if one really wants something, one could bid a million dollars and assume that it will come to rest at a "real" value before that amount. ;) I think the bidz system works quite well for buyers. HOWEVER, lately they have put reserves on almost everything...which to me says that things are not going great for them. On the other hand, they do offer "second chances," either to the high bidder, or sometimes to any bidder listed on it when there is a reserve. Auction Bidding, in general, is an interesting topic! :) I personally would not use bidding software. Just as I would not use it in a real-life auction. I need to be present for the end. And, BTW, for a real-life auction, it pays to be there early-on, to see what the crowd is like, what the temperament is, who is bidding heavily, at what time in the auction your item of interest will appear (early? late when everyone is either tired or spent out??). I feel that ebay has not "adapted" adequately! I rarely frequent the site, although I had been a regular seller/buyer way back when. To be a seller now, one MUST accept electronic payment...something I don't trust as a seller...particularly since the feedback system is now one-sided. There are as many sneaky buyer tricks as there are seller's (tricks). :) Ger ----- Original Message ----- From: Merle Sprinzen To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Sniping software But if you were willing to pay more than $200 if there was a bit higher, then you should put that higher bid into the snipe program. If you put the truly highest price you're willing to pay into the program you'll never lose on an item you were willing to pay more for. On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:25:53 -0500 "s.l. rexrode" writes: > > Sniping is common practice because I feel eBay has set things up > this way. Years ago, I suggestedto eBay that they conduct their > auctions more like real life auctions. This could easily be done if > eBay wouldextend an auction 5 minutes if any bid came in during the > last 5 minutes of an auction (or "x" number of minutes).This would > simulate real auctions by the common practice of the > "going...going....gone" method of selling.Bidders could still bid up > to their maximum and I feel the seller would get the best price this > way. Perhaps if eBayinstituted this method of selling, most of the > bids would come in at the end, but then again many eBay auctionssee > a flurry of activity at the end. If I bid, say $200 (whether on > eBay or a live auction) and the next bidder came in at $201, chances > are I would consider bidding $202 (or higher) depending upon how bad > I wanted that item. Attimes, it would be nice to have a second (or > third) chance at something.....on eBay that is. > Lee > Rexrode ____________________________________________________________ Banking Click here to find the perfect banking opportunity! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=9qVuGy7Ys6TF3HHSXY5ETgAAJ1D2EGWQJgc2Zfu3rGBZpu80AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAXeAAAAAA= _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From dan at old-phonographs.com Wed Feb 17 17:45:45 2010 From: dan at old-phonographs.com (Daniel Melvin) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:45:45 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] Sniping software In-Reply-To: <20100217.163925.4316.2.msprinzen@juno.com> References: <20100217.163925.4316.2.msprinzen@juno.com> Message-ID: <0EE3E6BA615A46A7B188D54CDC76F802@OWNERPC> I think if eBay were to remove the word Auction from anything they put out the issue might go away. It is really an online store, not an online auction. Auctions don't come with Buy it Now and fixed end times. So, perhaps they should just change everything to snipe bidding or just have people post things for sale. It would remove the pretense of an auction from the equation. Dan -------------------------------------------------- From: "Merle Sprinzen" Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 3:35 PM To: Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Sniping software > But if you were willing to pay more than $200 if there was a bit higher, > then you should put that higher bid into the snipe program. If you put > the truly highest price you're willing to pay into the program you'll > never lose on an item you were willing to pay more for. > > On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:25:53 -0500 "s.l. rexrode" > writes: >> >> Sniping is common practice because I feel eBay has set things up >> this way. Years ago, I suggestedto eBay that they conduct their >> auctions more like real life auctions. This could easily be done if >> eBay wouldextend an auction 5 minutes if any bid came in during the >> last 5 minutes of an auction (or "x" number of minutes).This would >> simulate real auctions by the common practice of the >> "going...going....gone" method of selling.Bidders could still bid up >> to their maximum and I feel the seller would get the best price this >> way. Perhaps if eBayinstituted this method of selling, most of the >> bids would come in at the end, but then again many eBay auctionssee >> a flurry of activity at the end. If I bid, say $200 (whether on >> eBay or a live auction) and the next bidder came in at $201, chances >> are I would consider bidding $202 (or higher) depending upon how bad >> I wanted that item. Attimes, it would be nice to have a second (or >> third) chance at something.....on eBay that is. >> Lee >> Rexrode > ____________________________________________________________ > Banking > Click here to find the perfect banking opportunity! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=9qVuGy7Ys6TF3HHSXY5ETgAAJ1D2EGWQJgc2Zfu3rGBZpu80AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAXeAAAAAA= > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From gbogantz1 at charter.net Fri Feb 19 15:40:54 2010 From: gbogantz1 at charter.net (Greg Bogantz) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:40:54 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Tungsten needle questions References: Message-ID: <3772D79AB29F456293682432EA7F5820@gbhpa1514n> Hi Mark, I make my own tungsten needles. Your observations are pretty much the same as my own. The original Victor Tungstones were made from wire that measures about 0.0065 inch or 6.5 mils in diameter. Today, that wire size is marketed as "7 mil". Yes, I've made needles with this size wire and they work OK when used with acoustic reproducers tracking at around 140 grams such as the Victor orthophonic (#5) and the Columbia VivaTonal #15. Even though the wire is really too large to accurately fit inside the groove, the extra width that forms shoulders on the edges of the wire gets ground down reliably due to the heavy tracking force. But when used in lighter force reproducers such as the Victor Exhibition or #2, the tracking force is sufficiently lower (80 to 100 grams) that the needles tend to rattle and distort because the shoulders of the wire are not being ground off reliably. So, I tend to prefer the "6 mil" wire (actually about 5.5 mil) as it fits the groove better and can be used with these lighter tracking force applications. But you are correct in noting that the 6 mil is noticeably more inclined to bending than the 7 mil. I'm sure that Victor used the 7 mil wire because of this very need for robustness. I've also tried "5 mil" diameter (actually around 4.5 mil), but that is just too flimsy to be useable in anything tracking at more than about 40 grams or so. I don't know if the annealing process is the same as that used in the original Tungstones. But I've obtained tungsten wire from several sources, including SmallParts, and it all behaves about the same way. So I'm guessing that annealed wire is probably the only kind that is sold. As I commented on the Talking Machine Forum recently, HOW you cut the wire has a LOT to do with how long it lasts as a needle. As the tungsten is hammered and drawn into the fine wire shape, it's structure becomes that of elongated crystalline threads. If you cut the wire by nipping with conventional wire nippers (diagonal cutters), you smash the crystal threads at the cut which significantly reduces their strength. The proper way to cut tungsten wire would be to grind it, then snap it. That is very hard to do with wire this fine, but you can probably use a Dremel tool with a cutoff grinding disc. The next best method is to SHEAR the wire. This does not smash the crystal threads nearly as much as nipping the wire. If you have experienced variable playback longevity with your needles, this may be the reason: the wires with the frayed crystals will break and fray quickly which reduces the needle life. The problem with shearing this wire is that you really need a shear made with VERY hard blades as you are cutting tungsten which is the hardest metallic element. Using a shear with tungsten carbide blades would be the most practical solution. Using an ordinary pair of shears with hardened steel blades works, but the blades will be nicked and banged up pretty quickly. That's what I've been doing, but I'm aware that I'm abusing my shears. Oh well, it's all for a good cause. Greg Bogantz ----- Original Message ----- From: "mark french" To: Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 7:58 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Tungsten needle questions > > I was looking at a thread from last year that included talking about some > collectors making > their own tungsten needles ("Victor vs. Columbia big guns"). I've been > making my own needles too for use in my Victrola 10-50, the big acoustic > machine with the auto changer. > > I wanted to bounce off what I'm using to everybody and see if I am ok with > what I'm using... > maybe not ideal, but at the least, ok. I'm using .006" wire from > SmallParts.com, it comes in > straight 5-foot long pieces. However, in the specs on the website, it > says 'Temper - > Annealed'. > > There was a mention about annealed wire being too weak for use as needle > tips. > I have been using my needles for many months now, and as long as I make > sure I don't > go overboard with the length of the tungsten tip, I am not having > significant problems with > the wire tips being too weak. Since they have thinner wire than the > factory "Tonofone" > needles I have, which I measured at .007", I make sure that my .006" tips > are somewhat > shorter than those. There is also the factor that since I can make as > many of these as I > want for only about 2 cents each, I can afford to make the tips as short > as I want. > I mean I don't need them to last 50-100 records like a Tungstone - just > enough to be able > to play 2 or 3 or 4 12-record stacks. > > Anyway - comments/suggestions? Would annealed vs. not really make a > significant difference > in strength in this application? Smallparts was the only place I could > find to buy a small > amount of this size wire. I compromised with .006" wire, since .007" is > too big and .005 was > the next size available and it just won't take the weight. > > Thanks! > Mark French > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From lherault at bu.edu Sun Feb 21 13:17:32 2010 From: lherault at bu.edu (Ron L'Herault) Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:17:32 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Blue Amberols wanted Message-ID: <003e01cab33b$486fcf90$d94f6eb0$@edu> Hi Gang, A friend is looking for 30-40 blue amberol cylinders. They need not be playable but should look good and should be in decent complete boxes. They don't have to match titles on record and box. Since they are not intended for play, they could contain anything. If the plaster is in bad shape, no problem as long as the cylinder has not split or warped badly. Anyone got a bunch of "useless" Blue Amberols they would like to dispose of? He needs them in under two weeks. Please take it off list to discuss price. Thanks, Ron L From mf101723 at msn.com Sun Feb 21 16:20:35 2010 From: mf101723 at msn.com (mark french) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:20:35 +0000 Subject: [Phono-L] Tungsten needle questions Message-ID: I have been using steel scissors, they are a pair of fingernail scissors and I can't believe they actually work but so far they work the best. The wire just snaps clean and doesn't seem to be crushed. I bought a pair of new carbide cutters but they must be junk, because all they do is mash the wire and won't even cut it. I am going to hunt up some *real* cutters that do the job right though. As for the SmallParts wire, what I got seems very consistent. On my micrometer the 6 mil comes out to exactly 6 mil, and the brand name Tonofones as well as the SP 7 mil are exactly 7 mil. I do not know what company produced Tonofone needles (?) As for prepping the tips, what I settled on was to take a big chunk of a broken record, and holding the needle firmly in two fingers and the chunk in the other hand I simply stroke the tip back and forth in the grooves, rotating the needle a little and randomly as I go. I'm pressing the needle in a lot harder than it would be while playing but not nearly hard enough to bend/damage it. Yes it's murder on the record grooves but it is just a hunk of a broken record anyway. As you progress you can feel the friction gradually disappear and the tip eventually glides in the grooves. It's cool to look at the tip afterwards - while rotating it I can see that the tip is mirror shiny all the way around. Only takes maybe 20-30 seconds to do one. I still break in a needle with the usual playing on an old record, but now only for about 10 seconds since it is already polished. Thanks much for the additional info, Greg. Mark From drboruff at aol.com Mon Feb 22 19:00:29 2010 From: drboruff at aol.com (drboruff at aol.com) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:00:29 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Unusual Columbia Disc Phono Message-ID: <8CC824B7D82349B-4864-A920@webmail-d026.sysops.aol.com> All, A very unusual horn type Columbia disc phono (missing tone arm, horn, and horn support) sold quickly on ebay yesterday. The case is similiar in style to a BY, but the horn support appears to mount directly on top of the cabinet rather than a back mount. I assume this is a very late style horn type phono, and likely very hard to find. Is anyone familiar with this model? Item # is 140385405594. Congratulations to the buyer. Regards, David Boruff From bruce78rpm at comcast.net Mon Feb 22 19:37:21 2010 From: bruce78rpm at comcast.net (bruce78rpm at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:37:21 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Phono-L] Unusual Columbia Disc Phono In-Reply-To: <8CC824B7D82349B-4864-A920@webmail-d026.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <2013782272.6563221266896241965.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> It appears to be the Improved Imperial or BY, and has the exact dimensions 17" by 17" as that graphophone, but as you say, it has that area to the rear of the turntable that looks like it is for the mounting directly on top of the cabinet. Perhaps a rare unknown example of a different BY type, that was unknown to Columbia researchers until this one just appeared on ebay. The description shown in the Columbia Phonograph Companion Volume II gives no reference to this type of oddity existing on any BY's issued. The improved Imperial sold for $65.00 when introduced in 1909. Bruce ----- Original Message ----- From: drboruff at aol.com To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 10:00:29 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [Phono-L] Unusual Columbia Disc Phono All, A very unusual horn type Columbia disc phono (missing tone arm, horn, and horn support) sold quickly on ebay yesterday. The case is similiar in style to a BY, but the horn support appears to mount directly on top of the cabinet rather than a back mount. I assume this is a very late style horn type phono, and likely very hard to find. Is anyone familiar with this model? Item # is 140385405594. Congratulations to the buyer. Regards, David Boruff _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From rvuill at comcast.net Tue Feb 23 04:43:57 2010 From: rvuill at comcast.net (Bob) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:43:57 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Unusual Columbia Disc Phono References: <2013782272.6563221266896241965.JavaMail.root@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1C843A68011B4D098903A2D0568EF729@HPPC> The motor on that machine looks exactly like one used in a lateer Columbia console, Ca 1915 to 1920. I doubt that it is original to that case. RMV ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 10:37 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Unusual Columbia Disc Phono > It appears to be the Improved Imperial or BY, and has the exact dimensions > 17" by 17" as that graphophone, but as you say, it has that area to the > rear of the turntable that looks like it is for the mounting directly on > top of the cabinet. Perhaps a rare unknown example of a different BY type, > that was unknown to Columbia researchers until this one just appeared on > ebay. The description shown in the Columbia Phonograph Companion Volume II > gives no reference to this type of oddity existing on any BY's issued. The > improved Imperial sold for $65.00 when introduced in 1909. > > Bruce > ----- Original Message ----- > From: drboruff at aol.com > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 10:00:29 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern > Subject: [Phono-L] Unusual Columbia Disc Phono > > > All, > > A very unusual horn type Columbia disc phono (missing tone arm, horn, and > horn support) sold quickly on ebay yesterday. The case is similiar in > style to a BY, but the horn support appears to mount directly on top of > the cabinet rather than a back mount. I assume this is a very late style > horn type phono, and likely very hard to find. Is anyone familiar with > this model? Item # is 140385405594. Congratulations to the buyer. > > Regards, > David Boruff > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From harveykravitz at yahoo.com Tue Feb 23 08:57:44 2010 From: harveykravitz at yahoo.com (harvey kravitz) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:57:44 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Unusual Columbia Disc Phono In-Reply-To: <8CC824B7D82349B-4864-A920@webmail-d026.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CC824B7D82349B-4864-A920@webmail-d026.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <97038.12092.qm@web54502.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Dave, I agree with you. In the Columbia companion Vol. 2, there is a picture of a Model 60H. There is also a picture of the 60H in the first compendium book. It too, has the same motorboard/bedplate mounted on top of the case. These motorboards are from a standard Grafonola. According to the book, this style came out in 1915 and used Grafonola tone arms. I wish the owner the best of luck completing this machine. It is a rare find. Harvey Kravitz ________________________________ From: "drboruff at aol.com" To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 7:00:29 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Unusual Columbia Disc Phono All, A very unusual horn type Columbia disc phono (missing tone arm, horn, and horn support) sold quickly on ebay yesterday. The case is similiar in style to a BY, but the horn support appears to mount directly on top of the cabinet rather than a back mount. I assume this is a very late style horn type phono, and likely very hard to find. Is anyone familiar with this model? Item # is 140385405594. Congratulations to the buyer. Regards, David Boruff _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From tomj33 at msn.com Tue Feb 23 13:29:11 2010 From: tomj33 at msn.com (Tom Jordan) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:29:11 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Wood finishes References: <880504.63705.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <806423.79395.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Let me start me saying that this is a bit off of topic (I apologize in advance), but I need some advice from the experts. I am rebuilding and refinishing the case on an old machine for a friend. Some of the wood is dry rotted and can't be salvaged. It will be a mix of original pieces and new replacements. The old finish was done in a way where the striations in the oak are very dark compared to the rest of the wood. I have heard that this was done by tenting the wood with ammonia to obtain those results. That sounds a bit out there to me, but wondered if any of you have heard of this or know of a safer and less dangerous method of obtaining those results? Thanks, Tom From gbogantz1 at charter.net Tue Feb 23 13:50:45 2010 From: gbogantz1 at charter.net (Greg Bogantz) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:50:45 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Wood finishes References: <880504.63705.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <806423.79395.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Many of the early oak finishes were done by using a very dark wood grain filler prior to putting on the shellac or lacquer final coating. This made the grain stand out more and is different from later techniques where a clear filler is commonly used such as untinted shellac. The "fumed oak" finish was, indeed, accomplished by exposing the wood to a vapor cloud of ammonia for a period of time. This produced a uniformly dark finish on the wood rather than just making the grain stand out dark. You probably want to experiment with a dark filler. If the cabinet is from the teens or earlier, the final finish was probably shellac, usually orange shellac which will produce a golden oak finish. Cabinets in the late 1920s and later began using lacquer rather than shellac. Greg Bogantz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Jordan" To: "'Tom Jordan'" ; "'Antique Phonograph List'" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 4:29 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Wood finishes > Let me start me saying that this is a bit off of topic (I apologize in > advance), but I need some advice from the experts. > > I am rebuilding and refinishing the case on an old machine for a friend. > Some of the wood is dry rotted and can't be salvaged. It will be a mix of > original pieces and new replacements. > > The old finish was done in a way where the striations in the oak are very > dark compared to the rest of the wood. I have heard that this was done by > tenting the wood with ammonia to obtain those results. That sounds a bit > out there to me, but wondered if any of you have heard of this or know of > a > safer and less dangerous method of obtaining those results? > Thanks, > Tom > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From rich-mail at octoxol.com Tue Feb 23 15:22:59 2010 From: rich-mail at octoxol.com (Rich) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:22:59 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Wood finishes In-Reply-To: References: <880504.63705.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <806423.79395.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4B846353.90501@octoxol.com> This is how the originals were finished on the higher end finishes. That would include the majority of the phonographs. The oak refinish technique is as follows: 1) make a thin stain with the yellow ochre paste and apply to raw unsealed wood. The idea is to get a little to soak into the wood. The label recommends using mineral spirits as a thinner. My inclination is to use turpentine as I like the smell and when it no longer smells the finish is totally dry. 2) 1 or 2 coats of very thin lemon yellow dewaxed shellac to seal surface. 3) fill wood pores with paste filler. Use some kind of patching or casting plaster like plaster of paris or modern equivalent (I use Art Plaster) and Burnt Umber artists oil paint to color. Mix with a little thinner (turpentine) and a dash of boiled linseed oil to make the paste filler. Should be real dark brown, almost black. Apply as per normal procedures. Let dry thoroughly. 4) sand through the leftover filler on the surface and through the seal coats as usual. Should look slightly yellow with filled pores looking dark brown to almost black. 5) 1 or 2 light coats of the dewaxed Lemon Yellow shellac 6) add Naptha to a little Asphaltum to get it thinned down to the consistency of almost water and still looking black in the container. You will not need a lot. Then wipe on the surface to get a even coat. Be careful of corners and crevices. Set aside to dry. The naptha will vaporize and then the asphaltum will dry, takes a couple of days. 7) should have a color of a brown green glaze on top of the light yellow wood resulting in a deep looking finish without any real surface yellow or orange. 8) finish the surface with any of the various shellacs to give the final shade. A couple of coats should do it. Seed lac Kusmi Seed lac Ksumi Buttons Button lac Garnet Orange Lemon Yellow Almost Blonde Super Blonde Platina Pick the one that will give you the shade you want to match. If it is a complete re do I would go for the button lac and let the wax sink and work off of the top of the jar. I like to use more coats of a lighter cut as it flows out better and makes an easier job of it. The purpose of the asphaltum glaze is to tone down the yellow and darken the filler. After glazing you should be real close to the right density of color only the shade needs to be tuned up with the final coats. The end result should look like the antique honey oak that is so hard to reproduce with the antique depth of color. This will reproduce the depth and make a good shot at the patina. Coal ash (well sifted) can be used to rub out the finish and it will look quite original. Hard wood ash will not work as well. Hard coal is what is required. Most important to remember that this is a production finishing technique not a precision task. If you go find an original Edison grille you can see the filler and asphaltum still in the as applied condition on the edges and back. They only finished the side you can see. There was minimal effort expended in wiping excess filler and glaze off of the edges and back. Basically they got the lumps off, most of them. Tom Jordan wrote: > Let me start me saying that this is a bit off of topic (I apologize in > advance), but I need some advice from the experts. > > I am rebuilding and refinishing the case on an old machine for a friend. > Some of the wood is dry rotted and can't be salvaged. It will be a mix of > original pieces and new replacements. > > The old finish was done in a way where the striations in the oak are very > dark compared to the rest of the wood. I have heard that this was done by > tenting the wood with ammonia to obtain those results. That sounds a bit > out there to me, but wondered if any of you have heard of this or know of a > safer and less dangerous method of obtaining those results? > Thanks, > Tom > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > From Tubanuts at aol.com Tue Feb 23 19:34:21 2010 From: Tubanuts at aol.com (Tubanuts at aol.com) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:34:21 EST Subject: [Phono-L] Amberola question on fit. Message-ID: <1fc7d.48eaab19.38b5f83d@aol.com> I've just won what I hope is a restorable mechanism with mounts and a real tough horn for an amberola 75. I know the 50 and 75 cabinets were larger than the 30, but wondered if the 30 mounts and horn were used would the 75 works fit in the 30 cabinet. There is a kind of tough 30 cabinet and horn on the bay now but if it will fit could still keep looking for a better cabinet. I think chances of finding a good 30 box is better than finding any 50 box. From antqflea at yahoo.com Tue Feb 23 22:04:45 2010 From: antqflea at yahoo.com (brice paris) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:04:45 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Oak Puritan and other stuff Message-ID: <426372.15312.qm@web112509.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Loren? Please list the following message: Phonograph Greatings from Southern Oregon? :? I am looking for a two piece VTLA tone arm bracket.? Will trade or pay a fair price for one.?? I also have an outstanding quartersawn oak bombay sided puritan that I am willing to part with , will will sell or trade for a mint original maghony Puritan.? I am also getting ready to have my normal spring clearance pre Union sale of some pretty nice machines.? I will be offering for sale , Magh VTLA and or? L dr 16, early Magh 14, vic 5, vic 3, spider leg 10, vic O, Edison maroon and balck gem, firesides, standards, homes and triumphs, large fancy wicker upright (the best I have ever seen), and maybe an magh Opera, victrola XX, and a fat victrola 16 Vernie martin, to name a few.? If you have an interest or can help with the VTLA part , please contact me off list at? 541 690 8695 or email me at paris_brice at yahoo.com.? Thanks and happy collecting.? brice ps I will be traveling to Union from Southern Oregon in june and can deliver or bring?any of these items free , or can haul things to or from? Union or any place?in between for maybe a tank of fuel or ? Please let me know if I can help out.??? Thanks ?? From lherault at bu.edu Wed Feb 24 06:12:57 2010 From: lherault at bu.edu (Ron L'Herault) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:12:57 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Oak Puritan and other stuff In-Reply-To: <426372.15312.qm@web112509.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <426372.15312.qm@web112509.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <003901cab55b$77057c20$5bd6299b@ad.bu.edu> Who or what is Magh? Ron L -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of brice paris Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 1:05 AM To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Oak Puritan and other stuff Loren? Please list the following message: Phonograph Greatings from Southern Oregon? :? I am looking for a two piece VTLA tone arm bracket.? Will trade or pay a fair price for one.?? I also have an outstanding quartersawn oak bombay sided puritan that I am willing to part with , will will sell or trade for a mint original maghony Puritan.? I am also getting ready to have my normal spring clearance pre Union sale of some pretty nice machines.? I will be offering for sale , Magh VTLA and or? L dr 16, early Magh 14, vic 5, vic 3, spider leg 10, vic O, Edison maroon and balck gem, firesides, standards, homes and triumphs, large fancy wicker upright (the best I have ever seen), and maybe an magh Opera, victrola XX, and a fat victrola 16 Vernie martin, to name a few.? If you have an interest or can help with the VTLA part , please contact me off list at? 541 690 8695 or email me at paris_brice at yahoo.com.? Thanks and happy collecting.? brice ps I will be traveling to Union from Southern Oregon in june and can deliver or bring?any of these items free , or can haul things to or from? Union or any place?in between for maybe a tank of fuel or ? Please let me know if I can help out.??? Thanks ?? _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From ddazer at sbcglobal.net Wed Feb 24 07:40:36 2010 From: ddazer at sbcglobal.net (David Dazer) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:40:36 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Oak Puritan and other stuff In-Reply-To: <003901cab55b$77057c20$5bd6299b@ad.bu.edu> Message-ID: <302769.89944.qm@web81701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I think it is a type of wood. Mahogany. Dave --- On Wed, 2/24/10, Ron L'Herault wrote: From: Ron L'Herault Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Oak Puritan and other stuff To: "'Antique Phonograph List'" Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 9:12 AM Who or what is Magh? Ron L -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of brice paris Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 1:05 AM To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Oak Puritan and other stuff Loren? Please list the following message: Phonograph Greatings from Southern Oregon? :? I am looking for a two piece VTLA tone arm bracket.? Will trade or pay a fair price for one.?? I also have an outstanding quartersawn oak bombay sided puritan that I am willing to part with , will will sell or trade for a mint original maghony Puritan.? I am also getting ready to have my normal spring clearance pre Union sale of some pretty nice machines.? I will be offering for sale , Magh VTLA and or? L dr 16, early Magh 14, vic 5, vic 3, spider leg 10, vic O, Edison maroon and balck gem, firesides, standards, homes and triumphs, large fancy wicker upright (the best I have ever seen), and maybe an magh Opera, victrola XX, and a fat victrola 16 Vernie martin, to name a few.? If you have an interest or can help with the VTLA part , please contact me off list at? 541 690 8695 or email me at paris_brice at yahoo.com.? Thanks and happy collecting.? brice ps I will be traveling to Union from Southern Oregon in june and can deliver or bring?any of these items free , or can haul things to or from? Union or any place?in between for maybe a tank of fuel or ? Please let me know if I can help out.??? Thanks ?? ? ? ? _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From maxbud12 at wowway.com Wed Feb 24 08:26:30 2010 From: maxbud12 at wowway.com (Bruce Mercer) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:26:30 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Oak Puritan and other stuff References: <426372.15312.qm@web112509.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003901cab55b$77057c20$5bd6299b@ad.bu.edu> Message-ID: <3A16BA9EBBE5472480969F759CDB22FA@Vaio> Magh is the misspelled abbreviation of mahogany, that would be my guess. Who or what is Magh? Ron L From dan at old-phonographs.com Wed Feb 24 08:48:31 2010 From: dan at old-phonographs.com (Daniel Melvin) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:48:31 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] Oak Puritan and other stuff In-Reply-To: <003901cab55b$77057c20$5bd6299b@ad.bu.edu> References: <426372.15312.qm@web112509.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003901cab55b$77057c20$5bd6299b@ad.bu.edu> Message-ID: Mahagony... On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 6:12 AM, Ron L'Herault wrote: > Who or what is Magh? > > Ron L > > -----Original Message----- > From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] > On > Behalf Of brice paris > Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 1:05 AM > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Oak Puritan and other stuff > > Loren Please list the following message: > > Phonograph Greatings from Southern Oregon : I am looking for a two piece > VTLA tone arm bracket. Will trade or pay a fair price for one. I also > have an outstanding quartersawn oak bombay sided puritan that I am willing > to part with , will will sell or trade for a mint original maghony > Puritan. > > I am also getting ready to have my normal spring clearance pre Union sale > of > some pretty nice machines. I will be offering for sale , Magh VTLA and or > L dr 16, early Magh 14, vic 5, vic 3, spider leg 10, vic O, Edison maroon > and balck gem, firesides, standards, homes and triumphs, large fancy wicker > upright (the best I have ever seen), and maybe an magh Opera, victrola XX, > and a fat victrola 16 Vernie martin, to name a few. If you have an > interest > or can help with the VTLA part , please contact me off list at 541 690 > 8695 > or email me at paris_brice at yahoo.com. Thanks and happy collecting. brice > > ps I will be traveling to Union from Southern Oregon in june and can > deliver > or bring any of these items free , or can haul things to or from Union or > any place in between for maybe a tank of fuel or ? Please let me know if I > can help out. Thanks > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > From smstitt at gmail.com Wed Feb 24 09:26:11 2010 From: smstitt at gmail.com (Mike Stitt) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:26:11 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] Oak Puritan and other stuff In-Reply-To: <3A16BA9EBBE5472480969F759CDB22FA@Vaio> References: <426372.15312.qm@web112509.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003901cab55b$77057c20$5bd6299b@ad.bu.edu> <3A16BA9EBBE5472480969F759CDB22FA@Vaio> Message-ID: <7e8e90ff1002240926y25f0bd4cl188affbf7c7cf74f@mail.gmail.com> Oh please, been around a long time. Will maho work better? LOL Or is that something you put on your sandwich? Mike Oldcranky. BTW, I read thru' it and didn't even stumble at the abbreviation. I had to go back and look for it.... On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 8:26 AM, Bruce Mercer wrote: > Magh is the misspelled abbreviation of mahogany, that would be my guess. > > > > > Who or what is Magh? > > Ron L > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > From steve_noreen at msn.com Wed Feb 24 10:34:24 2010 From: steve_noreen at msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:34:24 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Amberola question on fit. In-Reply-To: <1fc7d.48eaab19.38b5f83d@aol.com> References: <1fc7d.48eaab19.38b5f83d@aol.com> Message-ID: You can put a 50 motor in a 30 box. The only issue you will have is the spring that holds the horn up, it is in a different place for the 30 and the 50. The later metal motorboards are made universal so you can put the double spring or the single spring on then and the two spots for the brass hook that hold the spring that supports the horn are drilled and tapped. The son of the original owner of a 30 had me replace his broken metal motorboard. I took a 50 bedplate and installed it with two springs and relocated the hook. I swapped out the ID plates which were both on the motor board and after I was finished the only way you could tell was the second spring barrel. Steve > From: Tubanuts at aol.com > Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:34:21 -0500 > To: phono-l at oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Amberola question on fit. > > I've just won what I hope is a restorable mechanism with mounts and a real > tough horn for an amberola 75. > > I know the 50 and 75 cabinets were larger than the 30, but wondered if the > 30 mounts and horn were used would the 75 works fit in the 30 cabinet. > > There is a kind of tough 30 cabinet and horn on the bay now but if it will > fit could still keep looking for a better cabinet. I think chances of > finding a good 30 box is better than finding any 50 box. > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From TUBADON40 at aol.com Wed Feb 24 13:12:51 2010 From: TUBADON40 at aol.com (TUBADON40 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:12:51 EST Subject: [Phono-L] Amberola question on fit. Message-ID: <372e6.4d6d6136.38b6f053@aol.com> Wonderful news. Thanks Steve. I will wait until I actually get the mechanism here to look for a cabinet. I know the mandrel is in sad plating shape. Don From harveykravitz at yahoo.com Thu Feb 25 16:04:57 2010 From: harveykravitz at yahoo.com (harvey kravitz) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:04:57 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Electrically Cut Edison DD's Message-ID: <785522.78007.qm@web54507.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi fellow collectors, Does anyone know what series numbers Edison used for his electrically cut DD's? A good friend of mine bought an Edisonic Schubert in Portland last week. If anyone has any electrically cut DD's for sale, let me know, and I will pass it on to him. Harvey Kravitz From gbogantz1 at charter.net Thu Feb 25 16:34:48 2010 From: gbogantz1 at charter.net (Greg Bogantz) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:34:48 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Electrically Cut Edison DD's References: <785522.78007.qm@web54507.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <7F3D61CDCDC44C5F9EAA1C607BBC2E75@gbhpa1514n> The popular series of DDs above record number 52088 are electrically recorded. This is why the "52000 series" is so much in demand and commands much higher prices than the earlier record numbers. Electrical recording was also done on some of the other series, starting with numbers 57025, 59305, 60063, 80885, and 82351. Greg Bogantz ----- Original Message ----- From: "harvey kravitz" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 7:04 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Electrically Cut Edison DD's > Hi fellow collectors, > Does anyone know what series numbers Edison used for his electrically cut > DD's? A good friend of mine bought an Edisonic Schubert in Portland last > week. If anyone has any electrically cut DD's for sale, let me know, and I > will pass it on to him. > Harvey Kravitz > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From steve_noreen at msn.com Thu Feb 25 16:44:52 2010 From: steve_noreen at msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:44:52 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Electrically Cut Edison DD's In-Reply-To: <785522.78007.qm@web54507.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <785522.78007.qm@web54507.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Finnish: 59305-59306 Spanish/Cuban: 60063-60078 60063 is the earliest, released DD electrical matrix. German: 57025-57034 52089 to 52651 for the 50,000 series 80885 to 80907 for the 80,000 series 82351 to 82360 for the 82,000 series Please remember that the 82500 series was not part of the 82000 series. From harveykravitz at yahoo.com Thu Feb 25 16:46:28 2010 From: harveykravitz at yahoo.com (harvey kravitz) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:46:28 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Electrically Cut Edison DD's In-Reply-To: <7F3D61CDCDC44C5F9EAA1C607BBC2E75@gbhpa1514n> References: <785522.78007.qm@web54507.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <7F3D61CDCDC44C5F9EAA1C607BBC2E75@gbhpa1514n> Message-ID: <937874.32042.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi Greg, Thanks for the help. I'll pass that on to my friend. All the best, Harvey ________________________________ From: Greg Bogantz To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Thu, February 25, 2010 4:34:48 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Electrically Cut Edison DD's The popular series of DDs above record number 52088 are electrically recorded. This is why the "52000 series" is so much in demand and commands much higher prices than the earlier record numbers. Electrical recording was also done on some of the other series, starting with numbers 57025, 59305, 60063, 80885, and 82351. Greg Bogantz ----- Original Message ----- From: "harvey kravitz" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 7:04 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Electrically Cut Edison DD's > Hi fellow collectors, > Does anyone know what series numbers Edison used for his electrically cut DD's? A good friend of mine bought an Edisonic Schubert in Portland last week. If anyone has any electrically cut DD's for sale, let me know, and I will pass it on to him. > Harvey Kravitz > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From harveykravitz at yahoo.com Fri Feb 26 09:15:46 2010 From: harveykravitz at yahoo.com (harvey kravitz) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:15:46 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Electrically Cut Edison DD's In-Reply-To: References: <785522.78007.qm@web54507.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <841972.22912.qm@web54506.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi Steve, Thanks for your help. Harvey ________________________________ From: Steven Medved To: Phono-l Sent: Thu, February 25, 2010 4:44:52 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Electrically Cut Edison DD's Finnish: 59305-59306 Spanish/Cuban: 60063-60078 60063 is the earliest, released DD electrical matrix. German: 57025-57034 52089 to 52651 for the 50,000 series 80885 to 80907 for the 80,000 series 82351 to 82360 for the 82,000 series Please remember that the 82500 series was not part of the 82000 series. _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From wilenzick at bellsouth.net Fri Feb 26 12:58:30 2010 From: wilenzick at bellsouth.net (Ray & Phyllis Wilenzick) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:58:30 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Looking for a "hunting horn" for European phonograph Message-ID: Does anyone have for sale or trade a European-style "hunting horn", the type that curves around and faces the back of the machine, either nickeled brass or aluminum? Does not have to be perfect. Thanks for any off-list replies. Ray Wilenzick wilenzick at bellsouth.net From marioaf at optusnet.com.au Sun Feb 28 01:02:15 2010 From: marioaf at optusnet.com.au (Mario Frazzetto) Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:02:15 +0100 Subject: [Phono-L] Wanted: Floating Reproducer - Graphophone B Eagle Message-ID: <4B8A3117.2030503@optusnet.com.au> Hi folks, Hope all are well. I'm chasing an Original reproducer (in good playing condition) to suit a model B Graphophone cylinder phonograph. If you have a spare and it is available for sale please email me at marioaf at optusnet.com.au Warm Regards, Mario www.PhonographsAndGramophones.com From deedeeblais at yahoo.com Sat Feb 27 21:59:13 2010 From: deedeeblais at yahoo.com (DeeDee Blais) Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:59:13 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Golden Oak Sonora Baby Grand For Sale Message-ID: <817799.33771.qm@web113813.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> A good friend here in Albany, Oregon is selling his golden oak Sonora Baby Grand for $500. Delivery is possible to Union or ??? I'm happy to send photos. Please email jerry.blais at yahoo.com or call 541-990-0781. Delivery is possible to Union. Thanks, Jerry From john9ten at pacbell.net Sun Feb 28 02:02:57 2010 From: john9ten at pacbell.net (john robles) Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:02:57 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc cabinet arts needed Message-ID: <294179.31839.qm@web80705.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello all Does anone have a pair of hinges or hinge pins for an Edison C-250/C-19 phonograph? I am selling one for a friend and the hinge pins are missing. All help appreciated! Thank you John Robles From victrola at triton.net Sun Feb 28 06:40:15 2010 From: victrola at triton.net (George) Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:40:15 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc cabinet arts needed References: <294179.31839.qm@web80705.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <74909C10CDB240B6B747E14CF3A6E49A@VALUEDCB7D4C82> Yep, contact me off list please John George ----- Original Message ----- From: john robles To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 5:02 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc cabinet arts needed Hello all Does anone have a pair of hinges or hinge pins for an Edison C-250/C-19 phonograph? I am selling one for a friend and the hinge pins are missing. All help appreciated! Thank you John Robles _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org