Got them just fine. Thanks! Ron
-----Original Message----- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Ken Danckaert Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 2:39 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors You should be able to see it at: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/248/p7020017a.jpg/ http://imageshack.us/a/img593/7617/p7020016a.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img217/763/p7020015a.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img528/3763/p7020014a.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img202/5856/p7020013a.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img841/9639/p7020012a.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img11/2479/p7020011a.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img38/2286/p7020010a.jpg Let me know if you can't get them Ken On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 9:54 AM, Paul Christenzen <pic...@gmail.com> wrote: > And then post it somewhere we all can see. > > > Ron L'Herault wrote: > >> I don't want to own one but I'd dearly love a pic or three for my >> presentation. >> >> e-mail to lherault at bu dot edu >> >> Ron L >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org >> [mailto:phono-l-bounces@**oldcrank.org<phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org>] >> On >> Behalf Of Ken Danckaert >> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 8:35 AM >> To: Antique Phonograph List >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors >> >> I have one of these that I'm willing to sell. It is in a nice >> homemade box with latches. It is stamped on the inside with "BUILD >> FOR CLARENCE BLACK BYE ABELL". The label is on the deck and says >> "RCA Victor Model 012 Portable Phonograph". If anyone is interested, >> contact me off list at k...@lemur.org> >> >> Ken Danckaert >> >> On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 11:20 PM, Vinyl Visions >> <vinyl.visi...@live.com>wrote: >> >> Thanks, Ron for the explanation... >>> >>> Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:57:02 -0700 >>>> From: dda...@sbcglobal.net >>>> To: phono-l@oldcrank.org >>>> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors >>>> >>>> I think that makes sense. I live on the St Clair River which flows >>>> out >>>> >>> of Lake >>> >>>> Huron and into Lake St Clair. The Detroit River flows out of Lake St. >>>> >>> Clair. >>> >>>> I can't believe with how popular those were in the older days that >>>> I >>>> >>> still can >>> >>>> find an intact Victrola around here! >>>> Dave >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ______________________________**__ >>>> From: Ron L'Herault<lhera...@bu.edu> >>>> To: Antique Phonograph List<phono-l@oldcrank.org> >>>> Sent: Mon, October 29, 2012 2:53:11 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors >>>> >>>> Here's what one website said: >>>> >>>> Basically, handlining involves using lead weights and wire line too >>>> >>> heavy to >>> >>>> use with conventional fishing tackle to get lures down in >>>> conditions >>>> >>> where >>> >>>> water flow and radically varying depths conspire to frustrate >>>> common slow-trolling techniques. It's a tactic pioneered by self >>>> proclaimed >>>> >>> "river >>> >>>> rats" fishing for walleyes forced by the current to hug the bottom >>>> as >>>> >>> they >>> >>>> migrate through the Detroit River each spring. Early anglers >>>> actually pirated parts from vintage, hand-cranked Victorola >>>> phonograph players to construct reels capable of handling the wire >>>> line and the weights the slow-trolling technique required. >>>> >>>> The "trolling motor" has nothing to do with powering a boat, as I >>>> >>> thought it >>> >>>> did at first. It is just a way to reel in/out a heavy line and weights. >>>> They mounted them off the sides of the boat and for al I know, >>>> probably >>>> >>> were >>> >>>> propelling the boat with oars. >>>> >>>> Ron L >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org >>>> [mailto:phono-l-bounces@**oldcrank.org >>>> <phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org>] >>>> >>> On >>> >>>> Behalf Of Vinyl Visions >>>> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 12:09 PM >>>> To: phono-l@oldcrank.org >>>> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors >>>> >>>> >>>> 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-bounces@**oldcrank.org >>>>> <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 >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>>>> Phono-L mailing list >>>>> http://phono-l.org >>>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>>>> Phono-L mailing list >>>>> http://phono-l.org >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>>>> Phono-L mailing list >>>>> http://phono-l.org >>>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>>>> Phono-L mailing list >>>>> http://phono-l.org >>>>> >>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>>> Phono-L mailing list >>>> http://phono-l.org >>>> >>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>>> Phono-L mailing list >>>> http://phono-l.org >>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>>> Phono-L mailing list >>>> http://phono-l.org >>>> >>> ______________________________**_________________ >>> Phono-L mailing list >>> http://phono-l.org >>> >>> ______________________________**_________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.org >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.org >> >> ______________________________**_________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org > _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
