[Phono-L] Crank/winding key for a Japanese Mikky Phone

2010-09-24 Thread Philip Carli
Hello -- I hope someone on this list can help me with a tough problem. I have a 1930s Japanese Mikky Phone miniature phonograph which is missing the crank. The crank would be a miniature drop-off or slotted crank which I think is _very_ similar to those in Swiss-made miniatures such as the

Re: [Phono-L] Crank/winding key for a Japanese Mikky Phone

2010-09-24 Thread John Robles
I might and I repeat might have something for you. Let me check my bin tonight. John robles -Original Message- From: Philip Carli philip_ca...@pittsford.monroe.edu Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:06:26 To: phono-l@oldcrank.orgphono-l@oldcrank.org Reply-To:

Re: [Phono-L] Crank/winding key for a Japanese Mikky Phone

2010-09-24 Thread AllenAmet
In a message dated 9/24/2010 2:06:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, philip_ca...@pittsford.monroe.edu writes: Hello -- I hope someone on this list can help me with a tough problem. I have a 1930s Japanese Mikky Phone miniature phonograph which is missing the crank. Probably 1947, not

Re: [Phono-L] Fireside crane sought

2010-09-24 Thread Jack Whelan
John, I suggest you contact Don Gfell, long time horn builder and reputable dealer who has a supply of repro Fireside cranes. From what I understand, Don makes his cranes with the wider diameter so the fit nicely into a variety of Edison machines. If you need the smaller diameter crane,

Re: [Phono-L] Fireside crane sought

2010-09-24 Thread John Robles
Thanks, I have a repro, that's why I want an original, and I believe I have found it courtesy of this board! Thanks again! John -Original Message- From: Jack Whelan jackwhe...@hotmail.com Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:28:28 To: Phono-Lphono-l@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Crank/winding key for a Japanese Mikky Phone

2010-09-24 Thread Philip Carli
Dear John -- this looks like the very thing. I'm travelling at the moment but will be back home Mon to check the machine and the depth/diameter. Are you willing to sell this if it's suitable, and if so,for how much? It's exceedingly kind of you to find this so quickly -- many thanks, and let