Can you guys explain what, exactly, is the purpose or advantage of using one of
these contraptions? When I go trolling, I use a boat with a motor and rod &
reel... I can't see how you would use these. I never realized that a phonograph
could be used as fishing gear - is this just a cumbersome version of a modern
reel?
> Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:39:01 -0700
> From: dda...@sbcglobal.net
> To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors
>
> Hi Ron,
> I have never found one with an intact governor. I think it would rotate too
> slowly with it still attached. Without it, the angler can control the speed
> by
> allowing the line to slip through the fingers faster or slower. When i get
> some
> time I will send you a photo. I have a couple that I have not torn apart yet.
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Ron L'Herault <lhera...@bu.edu>
> To: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org>
> Sent: Mon, October 29, 2012 10:50:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors
>
> I believe that removing the governors is part of what makes them work well,
> although a couple of pictures I've seen show governors in the motors. I
> suppose it is possible that they are there but not engaged in the gear train
> too.
>
> Can you send a picture of one you have?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ron L
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On
> Behalf Of David Dazer
> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 5:50 AM
> To: Antique Phonograph List
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors
>
> I pick them up around here for around $20. The governors are always gone,
> but the springs and gears come in handy Dave Dazer
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Ron L'Herault <lhera...@bu.edu>
> To: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org>;
> phonol...@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sun, October 28, 2012 9:20:48 PM
> Subject: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors
>
> I'm looking for information about the practice of turning a spring wound
> phono motor into a trolling motor/line winder. Ever see on, build one, use
> one? Got pictures?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ron L
>
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