Re: [Phono-L] Edison recorder Styli Wanted

[Paul Christenzen via Phono-L]

This, or Steve Medved, would be my first stop - John Nagy

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Re: [Phono-L] phonophan

[Paul Christenzen via Phono-L]

He'd have to be!


On Mar 5, 2016, at 11:10 AM, Tim Fabrizio via Phono-L 
> wrote:



Tim "smarter than he looks" Fabrizio




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Re: [Phono-L] Server Maintenance Done

[Paul Christenzen via Phono-L]

Yeah but it's been so much fun "listening" to everybody have a hissy fit!

john r. via Phono-L wrote:

Ya!  Not seeing the sender has been my pet peeve!
John Robles


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Re: [Phono-L] Complete List of Blue Amberols

[Paul Christenzen]

How's about somebody posting it to a web page so all can enjoy it... ?

Shawn ORourke wrote:

If Dennis's doesn't work, i have a complete one in exel

Shawn

On Thursday, August 8, 2013, Terry Baer wrote:


Hello.  Does someone have a comple list of all Edison Blue Amberols
including record number, title, and artist in MSWord or Excel or even TXT
format that they could make available to me off-list?  I do not want a PDF
scan.

Thanks,

Terry
St. Louis
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Re: [Phono-L] Proposed Merger of MAPS and APS and successorpublication name

[Paul Christenzen]

Disagree!!! Nothing wrong with a good cliche (IF it even is one), 
historically significant, recognized world-wide and makes a good acronym.


Paul Christenzen, simple-minded collector


Bruce wrote:

OK, I'll step up to be the first person to disagree with Steve.

When the improvements were being made to the former CAPS publication, The
Sound Box, concurrent with the name change to the organization, we wanted a
name for the publication that would speak to the stature of its quality.
Names like The Sound Box seemed too much like a cliché that fell far short
of the quality of the product. In the Groove as a publication name,
regardless of its age, falls short as well.

Bruce Peterson - former CAPS/APS president


-Original Message-
From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On
Behalf Of Melissa Ricci
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:26 AM
To: Antique Phonograph List
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Proposed Merger of MAPS and APS and
successorpublication name

Well said, Steve! I agree 100%

Melissa



  From: srsel...@aol.com srsel...@aol.com
To: Phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:37 AM
Subject: [Phono-L] Proposed Merger of MAPS and APS and successor publication
name
  









I am posting this to both Phonolist and Phono-L -- the two  listserves I
subscribe to.
Those of you who belong to the Antique Phonograph Sovciety  (formerly known
as the Calif. APS) should have received a letter in the mail  this week (or
will shortly -- mine came yesterday) detailing the proposed  merger of the
APS with MAPS effective January 1, 2014, (I'm guessing MAPS  members will
get
something soon.). I was told that there was a preliminary  meeting of
members held at the Union show lat month, though no mention was  made in any

reports of the show on either of these lists. So the mailing from  CAPS was
the
first formal document I saw.
As outlined in the letter, the two organizations are often  serving the
same group with  160  members (of MAPS' 607 and APS's 400 members belonging
to
both. Economically it  makes sense because postage to mail each society's
magazine/journal is the  biggest cost. By combining memberships, there would

be one dues and this might  attract more members. (Side note here: Every
person on these newsgroups should  belong to at least one of these
organizations to support the  hobby.).
The plan is to take the best of both magazines and combine into  one.
Currently APS's magazine focuses on pre-electric phonographs and and some
recordings -- mostly pre-1910 -- while ITG (MAPs' magazine) covers recording
artists as well as reissues of pre-Lp era recordings.  (As most of you know,
I
have  contributed a monthly -- now bi-monthly -- column, Anything
Phonographic
to  ITG for over 20 years , not missing one issue  yet!).
I definitely support the merger if it will mean continuing the  great
volunteer work done by the Boards and contributors of both  organizations.
But --
as I wrote in a letter to both boards yesterday -- I feel  that the proposal
to make the name of the new society's publication -- which  would be
published quarterly with more yearly pages than either has now -- The
Antique
Phonograph is not a good move. Personally I do not feel that it  reflects
the
contents if, in fact, the content will be similar to that in the  current
ITG. In The Groove was named 30 years ago by John Whitacre and I  have
worked with all four of its Editors during that time. It was chosen  because
it
reflected phonographs (I don't call them antique phonographs  because RCA
45 players from the 1950s are now considered antiques) and  records. It
was a brand that no one was using and has a history. The name  The
Antique Phonograph would imply that the publication was only for  machine
collectors. I know some of you -- and many who write me about my  column --
may
only have one or two windups but love old records and play them
electrically or buy reissues on CDs.
The reason for this (rather lengthy post) is to say that I plan  to vote
for the merger (the ballots are due by August 7th and I'll  be on vacation
for
a short time before then ) but I am planning to note that,  as a member, I
feel the surviving magazine should be named In The Groove ,  maintaining
its 30 year history. (BTW, RCA has an consumer newsletter covering  their
phonographs and records in the 1940s with the same name!). I encourage  you
to
cast your vote to support the boards, but, if you feel as strongly  about
the change of the magazine's name as I do, I urge you to contact the
combined Board Members of both organizations and let them know your
preferences,
WHATEVER they may be.
Steve Ramm
(Member of MAPS, APS and  ARSC)

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Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!

[Paul Christenzen]

FOUR teeth!  That's great for an Oregonian!!
Melissa Ricci wrote:

Hello Everyone,

We just got home from an antiques auction where we won an Edison talking doll!! 
She really looks to be in very good condition for being nearly 120 years old. 
Unfortunately, she is missing her phonograph.

Her bisque head has no cracks and is stamped 224 on the back. She has all four 
teeth and her paint is clean and bright. There is a cork in the back of the 
head. Her arms and legs are wood/composite and appear to have been restrung at 
some point. She is missing a few fingers and one of her big toes. We think we 
can easily remake these but don't want to over restore her. She has what 
appears to be a very old, if not original, wig and what looks to be newer doll 
clothes.

We have read a lot about these dolls online to learn about their history. 
However, we are not sure if replacement phonographs, original and/or repros, 
still exist in the market. We would like to restore her to as original 
condition as possible. So, we would need to know what can and should be done 
and what should be left alone. We have many pictures available to anyone who is 
interested.

Thanks so much!
Melissa and Nick
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Re: [Phono-L] early Vic III ?

[Paul Christenzen]

Assuming you mean the fancy D, where did the Vic V D come into the 
ranks?



Bob Maffit wrote:

Bruce:

Most recently, I read a reference to a Victor D being the precursor to the
Victor III, and I had recalled the Victor M being such as well.

Is the reference to the Victor D inaccurate as I suspect it was produced
during the same time as the Victor M?

Later

Bob

-Original Message-
From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On
Behalf Of bruce78...@comcast.net
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 5:41 AM
To: Antique Phonograph List
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] early Vic III ?

Since The Victor III started out as the Victor M (Monarch) model in 1901,
and then was transitioned to Victor III nomenclature around 1905 when the
tapered arm was first used, and there was some overlap in production with
the M Model series, there could have been some use of parts from the earlier
Monarch used on your machine, especially since your machine has and early 4
digit serial number, and a very early bottom sticker date from 1902, which
you would expect to find on the earliest of the III models which had a rigid
arm and concert sound box, and forward positioned crank. This is extremely
interesting. That horn is still a mystery, since it does not match up at all
to any that Victor was producing for any of its machines at the time, but it
fits perfectly into the elbow intended for your Victor III. It is somewhat
similar to the round pedaled horns used on the Victor O, but much larger in
length and horn opening. Hopefully someone can identify that horn, the
maker, and
   whether it was from a separate Company that made the horns.

Bruce

- Original Message -
From: Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu
To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 11:43:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] early Vic III ?

I can send pictures to you, if you'd like. What parts do you want to see?

Ron L

-Original Message-
From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On
Behalf Of Ken and Brenda Brekke
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 10:17 PM
To: 'Antique Phonograph List'
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] early Vic III ?

Is it possible to have a link to pictures? It sounds interesting.
Ken B.

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From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On
Behalf Of Ron L'Herault
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 8:42 PM
To: phonol...@yahoogroups.com; 'Antique Phonograph List'
Subject: [Phono-L] early Vic III ?

I've just acquired a machine with a plate that reads Type Vic III with
serial number 8212 and am wondering if I have got a frankenphono or maybe a
machine in transition. It has a slotted winding shaft but it is located to
the rear of the case. I'm sure the crank has been fudged. It is tubular
an tapered but the down part is not parallel to the side of the case and
the wall thickness of the slot end is thicker than that of my Vic Type 6
crank (which fits the III perfectly, BTW). The escutcheon is just a flat
plate with two screw holes and a rather large center hole that matches the
case hole. I have not found a plugged hole to indicate that a new crank
hole has been made either. There are no extra holes in the motorboard.
The motor is a Victor motor. It has lead gov. weights. Cabinet size is in
the right range. I thought that the reproducer was an early one but even
that is in doubt. It had the flat end balance springs and the round needle
chuck but the needle chuck has solder showing where it attaches to the rest
of the needle bar. It could have been swapped from another reproducer
although I don't know why the whole needle bar would not have been used.
jamb nuts are the earlier round, grooved edge type rather than nuts. The
horn seems to fit correctly, has a rivet and bayonets into the elbow. It is
petaled and appears to be brass. Oh, and one last clue, the antiques
dealer mentioned that the previous owner had lots of machines and many of
them were sold at auction. She acquired it last May along with a Victrola
IX which I did not inspect.

What are the thoughts of our listmates on this one?

Ron L

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Re: [Phono-L] Attn: Steve Medved, re: original hinge block

[Paul Christenzen]

ONE WEEK... come on - Steve's the most honest, reliableand able guy 
I've met in 40 years of collecting - sheesh...give the guy a chance to 
breathe before you try to embarrass him!!



chuck richards wrote:

This is a completely on topic post.
Sorry for previously mis-posting in Amberola lll topic
about this.

Steve Medved:

I need for you to honor your agreement to ship to
me one original hinge block for the reworked Edison
model H top.

You made this agreement with me one week ago, and have
not shown any signs so far of honoring it as of yet.

There is still time to fix all of this and to make it
right.  I will be waiting.

Apologies to the forum for using it this way.
I wanted one completely properly titled, properly
on-topic post about this.

Chuck Richards
http://www.richardslaboratories.com




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Re: [Phono-L] charley hummel

[Paul Christenzen]

And how is that not a positive reflection of us...

Vinyl Visions wrote:

Yeah, it made us sound like cultish, obsessive, driven, eclectic people who 
just can't have too many phonographs, mechanical music things, records, or any 
items that are even remotely related to our main obsession - and that our job 
in life is to preserve these things for future generations... :)


To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
From: zonophone2...@aol.com
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:58:10 -0500
Subject: [Phono-L] charley hummel

hi all
i just got off the phone with charley and he had hoped the show would show how 
interesting phono collections and collectors are
as usual it did not show us  in my opinion in a positive manner as he had hoped 
it would
oh well
this will pass
zono
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Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating

[Paul Christenzen]

What I've seen on newly plated items is not a prep problem. They have 
what appears to be a much thinner gold look - like they watered down the 
material - not the thick looking plating of the originals.


Steven Medved wrote:

Prep is most important, if the part does not look good before it will not look 
good after.
  


From: jim...@earthlink.net
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:27:55 -0600
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating

Some years ago I had a few gold-plated phonograph parts re-plated at a
plating place  they came out with a different finish from that originally
used. So, you may want to leave your not in best shape parts as they are
rather than having them re-plated with a finish that might not match
originals.

-Original Message-
From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On
Behalf Of Bob Maffit
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 10:25 PM
To: 'Antique Phonograph List'
Subject: [Phono-L] question re gold plating

Phono Listers:



i have some parts ( tone arm, speed control, bullet brake) which are gold
plated however, not in the best shape. I hesitate to ask, given the price
of gold these days but, who does this kind of work?



I got to thinking and wondered if it wasn't really 'gold but maybe a less
expensive option like some type of brass mix or something.



Any thread discussing gold type plating, and or person doing this work would
be appreciated. Also, if someone in the last, say, 12 months had something
gold plated, what did it cost?



Oh! Yes, it is the Victor VV-Xii *grin*



Later



Bob

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Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay...

[Paul Christenzen]

Links worthless... got an ID #?

Vinyl Visions wrote:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... SS:US:1123

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Re: [Phono-L] Maroon Amberol?

[Paul Christenzen]

The 29000 ARE Royal Purple's

Vinyl Visions wrote:

Just found out the titles (2):#29011Freedom for all, foreverMiddleton  
Chorus#29022Come where love lies dreamingDanny Case  Criterion Quartet
  From: vinyl.visi...@live.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: RE: [Phono-L] Maroon Amberol?
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:18:55 -0500




Definitely Edison, like blue amberols only maroon in color. They have 5 digit 
numbers, if that means anything. I'll look at them tomorrow...


From: appywan...@hotmail.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:18:31 -0500
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Maroon Amberol?


Royal Purple?  Lambert?


From: vinyl.visi...@live.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:03:32 -0500
Subject: [Phono-L] Maroon Amberol?

Is there any significance to a maroon colored Amberol cylinder? A friend said 
he found one, and since he is a knowledgeable collector, I believe him when he 
says its unusual and unlike others he has seen over 40 yrs. - I haven't seen it 
yet. Any ideas?

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Re: [Phono-L] Happy Halloween

[Paul Christenzen]

Speaking of which

Ron L'Herault wrote:

A bootiful sentiment.

Ron

-Original Message-

I Just want to wish everyone a Happy Halloween.
Harvey Kravitz

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Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors

[Paul Christenzen]

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-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.comwrote:


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'Heraultlhera...@bu.edu
To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-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-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'Heraultlhera...@bu.edu
To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-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'Heraultlhera...@bu.edu
To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-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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Re: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone???

[Paul Christenzen]

What have we come to  Crap-o-phone discussions... sheesh!

Steven Medved wrote:

Unfortunately some have motors so weak a normal sound box will not work.



From: philip_ca...@pittsford.monroe.edu
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:58:15 +
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone???

I would expect that if you put a good soundbox on it, an HMV or Victor 
Exhibition, Victrola no. 2 or 4, or any decent generic mica-diaphragmmed piece, 
the machine would actually sound pretty fair - better than most portables, for 
instance, as at least you've got an external horn. With the portable motor, you 
might even be able to put in a stronger spring in the barrel and you'd have 
even more functionality. P. Carli

From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] on behalf of 
harvey kravitz [harveykrav...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 8:19 PM
To: Antique Phonograph List
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone???

Yes, I bought one years ago. It had a very attractive case and just looked 
cool. I paid about $50.00 for it. Mine, too, sounds halfway decent. I'm sure 
I'll get a lot of flack for this, but I consider them to be a part of the 
history of phonographs.
Harvey Kravitz





From: Dennis Backback...@yahoo.com
To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 4:30 PM
Subject: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone???

Anyone on the list ever knowingly buy a Crap-O-Phone? As in...on purpose?

Fess up. :-)

Ok.

I'll be first.

Years ago, I saw an octagonal cased crap-o-phone that I thought was kind of 
cool looking. Someone from this list or the Phonolist said that they would 
order a bunch of them and the price was reasonable, as I recall.

So I bought one. It had the usual portable motor and turntable, petaled brass 
horn and the usual cobbled tone arm and reproducer. Not a bad sounding 
reproducer, either. I still have it and I point out to visitors that these 
things are still being made, albeit poorly.

Anyone else ever buy one and if so, why?

Dennis
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Re: [Phono-L] Edison 11 panel cygnet horn

[Paul Christenzen]

Care to share with us what it went for?

clockworkh...@aol.com wrote:

They are more scarce since they were made in smaller numbers than the #10 
Cygnet.  This should translate to higher prices with one caveat.  The #11 was 
really for the Triumph D2.  You could put it on an E, F, or G Triumph if you 
didn't have the original Music Master Wood Cygnet Horn.  When converting an 
earlier A, B, or C Triumph to 2 and 4 minute operation, the #11 was offered as 
a less expensive horn than the Music Master.  From what I have seen, people who 
upgraded their Triumph went more for the Music Master than the #11.

I was recently outbid on a #11 Cygnet that was just on eBay but only by 1 
higher bid.  It went for less than I had figured so I ended up with bidders 
remorse.  I should have bid more aggressively...

Best wishes to all,

Al







-Original Message-
From: Barry Kasindorfba...@barrykasindorf.com
To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Fri, Sep 14, 2012 3:58 pm
Subject: [Phono-L] Edison 11 panel cygnet horn


Hi,
I have this black and gold horn and it is extra. I got it because I
thought it went with a Triumph but I don't have a machine for it
anymore. Is it worth more than a regular 10 panel?


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Re: [Phono-L] Apology to all

[Paul Christenzen]

Personally I find life anecdotes interesting.  I don't think most 
would object as long as the Subject line was accurateand the posting 
was sincere.


A first-line disclaimer might be nice for those who look to these 
posts as refuge from the worlds woes.


best, Paul
=
Ken aka: OnATorrent wrote:

Everyone,
  
It had been suggested to me by a couple of people to right up my story about how I fisrt got the Phono Fever at the age of 26 years old.  Unfortunately it will contain parts of my life away form the topic of Phonos as I overcame major life issues.  I guess now it would be inappropriate to post my story here.  If any of you that encouraged me to do this, and if you still would like to read my story, please contact me off board. As I donot want to cause problems or get people here upset with me.  I to am sorry for posting my off topic personal major life event.
  
I really did not mean to ruffle anyones feathers,

Kenneth

 



  From: Loran T. Hugheslo...@oldcrank.com
To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 2:23 PM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Apology to all

John,

You owe no one an apology. Yes, one purpose of the list is to share
further knowledge about the hobby. Phono-L is also a conduit for
socialization among those of us who share common bonds.

Folks, if you get your panties in a wad over some non-phono related
chatter, run your own listserve and make the rules. Hang out here, you
play by my rules.

Thanks,
Loran

On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 10:21 AM, John Roblesjohn9...@pacbell.net  wrote:

Good morning all.
I received an email this morning from a list member stating that it would be nice if I did 
not use Phono-L for my personal email or soapbox, and that not everyone wants to hear 
all this. It was further stated that the purpose of Phono-L was to share and further our 
knowledge about our shared hobby. That is true.

I simply responded to a public message that was posted by a list member. I had written him privately asking 
him to let me know how he was doing. He answered publicly. Was it off subject? Yes. I did not use the list as 
a soap box' I merely made a compassionate response to a list member's message. I assume he 
received a similar response. I also assume that if the medical issue had been cancer or some other 
mainstream ailment, I would not have been accused of being on my soapbox, which 
implies a political attitude.

Be that as it may, I am sorry if my public response to a public message 
offended anyone. I will try to keep my compassion for suffering private from 
now on.

John Robles



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Re: [Phono-L] Looking for a screw for a BK....

[Paul Christenzen]

Isn't Stainless awfully hard to work with... ?

Rich wrote:
You buy a 5-40 filster head machine screw, chuck it into your electric 
drill and file down the head. 
http://www.microfasteners.com/catalog/products/MSCMSF.cfm


On 07/26/2012 11:38 AM, Vinyl Visions wrote:


The main problem with finding set screws, is not the 5-40 thread, it 
is the slot, as opposed to a socket head. I have a local fastener 
company that stocks a bazillion screws of all types and shapes and 
has plenty of stock, but slotted are real hard to find, unless they 
are new old stock. Collectors of antique machinery of all types have 
bought up all of the available stock of slotted screws. I recently 
searched for any size slotted set screws for my restoration of a 
Fairy Phono Lamp - no luck - not that they might be out there 
somewhere, just not commonly available any more.



Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:21:17 -0700
From: onatorr...@yahoo.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Looking for a screw for a BK

Ron,
I don't know George Vollema that I know of. Is he here in the 
Phono-L list ? If not how do I contact him?

Ken



  From: Ron L'Heraultlhera...@bu.edu
To: 'Antique Phonograph List'phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 9:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Looking for a screw for a BK

I think you are looking for a set screw, or grub screw, probably 
slotted.

Try searching for that.  have you asked George Vollema?

Ron L

-Original Message-
From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org 
[mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On

Behalf Of Ken aka: OnATorrent
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 4:18 PM
To: Antique Phonograph List
Subject: [Phono-L] Looking for a screw for a BK

Hello all,

I am looking now for a headless screw for a Columba BK.  It is the 
size 5-40
and holds the rod that he caraige slides across above the feed screw 
and
gear.  It's for the rod that is in front of the mandrel.  There is 
only one

screw and it goes on the left side of the rod.  This is the BK with the
black bedplate.  I am hoping I can find some one with an original 
one that I

do not have to alter.  I called Dwyane Wyatt and he only has one that I
would have to screw in and then cut off.  That is not the way I want 
to go

about it if I can help it.  If any one has one I would be very happy to
purchase it.
I would also like to thank EVERYONE for all the help I have been given
here.  I live in a very rural mile square town with it being over 
100 miles
to the nearest city.  It is so nice to be able to be in contact with 
other
collectors even though I do not get to meet anyone face to face. 
Maybe I
will be able to make it to the next Orlando, Florida show and get to 
see

some old friends and make some new ones.
Kenneth



From: Vinyl Visionsvinyl.visi...@live.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.orgphono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fwd:  Looking for info or a 2/4 minute 
attachment.



Hi Ken,Please explain what you meant by the right hand side of the
attachment was missing... If it is just the bearing on the right 
side, you
already have one in your machine. He couldn't be referring to the 
feedscrew,
since that is permanently attached to the 2/4 gearing. The only 
other thing
would be the feedscrew tube, which you also already have. So, if he 
has the
feedscrew with the round gear case assembly attached and he has the 
BE plate
that has the locking post on it, you should be good. You might also 
need the
screws to attach the plate and the tube. Send a pic if you have one. 
Also,

let me know what he is asking, if you don't mind. My email is:
vinyl(dot)visions(at)live(dot)comCurt


Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:45:35 -0700
From: onatorr...@yahoo.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fwd:  Looking for info or a 2/4 minute 
attachment.


I have a large collection of Edison 2 minute cylinders and was just in
fear that he diamond stylus in the H stylus would carve out or 
damage the
grooves in the was cylinders.  I know what you mean about wax 
breaking.  I
just broke my copy of Bake Dat Chicken Pie and I was almost in tears 
over
it.  Lucky for me I found someone willing to sell thiers and it is 
in better
condition than mine was.  So I guess it all worke out for the good.  
But
thanks for your input.  I think I have found a 2/4 minute attachment 
for my
Sears Oxford that was made after the BKT so the BK conversion 
attachment
will work on it. How cool is that?  Still no luck on a complete 
Colubia BE
2/4 minute attachment.  I found someone that has most of one but 
missing the
right hand side of it.  I told him if he can find the other part I 
would be

more than happy to buy it.

Again, thanks for all your help,
Ken



  From: Vinyl Visionsvinyl.visi...@live.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.orgphono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 8:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fwd: