I have used coffee before with a steamer chest. Not brewed, but right out
of the can. I poured it in the bottom of the chest and closed it up for a
few days. The dry coffee grounds absorb the smell. Then you simply vacuum
it out.
You will be reminded of that morning cup of coffee when you open it each
time, but that smells much better than mildew.
Tom
-----Original Message-----
From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On
Behalf Of John Maeder
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 4:32 PM
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Original or restored?
Ron,
Visit a commercial janitorial supply house and pick up a jug of enzyme
carpet/upholstery deodorizer. It will eat the proteins that are causing the
mildew smell, but be careful not to get it on areas that have been
hide-glued or else you may end up regluing them.
From: steve_nor...@msn.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:43:16 -0500
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Original or restored?
Ron said it very well. I would favor a mint machine over a restored one
but I would not discriminate over a restored machine as that is the only way
most people can own a mint looking machine. I would also love to have a
1795 silver dollar in uncirculated condition, but I had to settle for one
with a hole that was filled in that was in average condition.
I recently got a gold Exhibition in the deluxe hinged box, the mildew
smell was horrible. I sprayed the inside with Lysol and I will have to
treat it once more to get rid of the smell. Some people would likely be
upset I got rid of the original mildew, but if you cannot enjoy what you
have why collect? I cringe when someone cleans $20,000 of the value of an
Idelia by polishing the copper oxidation off, but some people cringe when
you restore an all brass horn to original look.
Most people would prefer mint machines, but the reality is if you want to
enjoy a machine that looks perfect it will most likely be restored. The
only two machines that I have that are excellent is my VV-IV and my VV-VI
that came in an aftermarked console which protected it.
My Triumph E is one I had restored. Someone varnished over the whole
thing and ruined the case, made the pin striping run, and the machine was in
excellent shape until someone ruined it.
I had the bedplate refinished, now it looks better than new. I enjoy the
machine because it looks so nice, when I want to play records I go to my
crappy looking A in a B case Triumph. I have seen people with machines that
look new, unfortunately there are not enought to go around.
One year a radio collector brought a Triumph A with a wooden horn and an
iron and brass O to show it to people. The finish was so alligatored it
acutally felt like the reptile when you touched it. The O was rusty and
when I told the guy it would restore nicely he was horrified and told me he
did not buy it to listen to or restore, he liked to keep things just as he
found them.
Steve
I agree with Steve. It depends on condition and the machine itself. It
can be subjective and dependent on the collector or individual as well. Do
you want a common but pristine original Vic -IV, for example, or would you
rather have a refurbished and refinished Edison Opera brought back to
showroom beauty? Also rarity might be a consideration. Would someone wait
for a near original Edison Idealia or take one that was redone? It
depends...cost, rarity, the collector themselves are only a few of the
considerations.
I think most of us would take the rarest machine in the most original
condition at the lowest cost (speaking in general terms). Cost, especially
in todays economy may be a key determiner in the utlimate decision made.
Ron
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