[Phono-L] Clarence Ferguson Books available

2011-09-18 Thread john robles
label that he used to glue onto original boxes. That is a good offer until I am out of them. The books are $12.50 postpaid inside the US. Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Need an original cygnet spring, anyone?

2011-09-13 Thread john robles
Hello Anyone in need of an original cygnet spring? $40 takes it postpaid. One end is a bit stretched, but it still works. Here is a link to a photo. John http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Cygnet%20Spring/ ___ Phono-L mailing list

Re: [Phono-L] A-200 Diamond Disc after refreshing finish

2011-09-10 Thread john robles
Time,  john9...@pacbell.net writes: Here,  if  you are interested, are some before and after shots of the A-200 after I spent  the afternoon refreshing the finish. John  Robles http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/A200%20Before%20and%20After

Re: [Phono-L] A-200 Diamond Disc after refreshing finish

2011-09-09 Thread john robles
  the afternoon refreshing the finish. John  Robles http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/A200%20Before%20and%20After / ___ Phono-L  mailing  list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] The purpose of the mystery box solved

2011-09-07 Thread john robles
the mystery! http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Phonograph%20tool%20box/?action=viewcurrent=PhonographtoolBox.jpg John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] The purpose of the mystery box solved

2011-09-07 Thread john robles
that was for?  Dusting? Cleaning up excess oil? Michael Khanchalian  On Sep 7, 2011, at 12:22 AM, john robles  john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Bill Boruff posted about the  box that Andy Baron and I have inside our A-200s, and here are the photos that  Bill sent showing the purpose of the box. This box is from

[Phono-L] A-200 Diamond Disc after refreshing finish

2011-09-06 Thread john robles
Here, if you are interested, are some before and after shots of the A-200 after I spent the afternoon refreshing the finish. John Robles http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/A200%20Before%20and%20After/ ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono

[Phono-L] Here is that weird A200 box we've been discussing

2011-09-06 Thread john robles
Here is a shot of the wooden box attached at the back of the A-200 Diamond Disc machine that we have been discussing. Can't figure out what it is for. The reproducer won't fit in it. Opinions? http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/A-200%20wooden%20box/ John Robles

Re: [Phono-L] A-200 Diamond Disc after refreshing finish

2011-09-06 Thread john robles
On 2011-09-06, at 12:38 AM, john robles wrote: Here, if you are interested, are some before and after shots of the A-200 after I spent the afternoon refreshing the finish. John Robles http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/A200%20Before%20and%20After

Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room

2011-09-05 Thread john robles
No, mine has the muffler ball. Funny thing is that it is black, not green. The earliest ones were green, like the one on my A-250. This has the early mute control bar, not the later slide. John From: tuban...@aol.com tuban...@aol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] My phonograph room

2011-09-04 Thread john robles
.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/My%20Phono%20Room/ John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room

2011-09-04 Thread john robles
a great little item. Dave --- On Sun, 9/4/11, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net Subject: [Phono-L] My phonograph room To: phonolist phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sunday, September 4, 2011, 3:21 AM Here is a link to pics of my phonograph room and machines

Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room

2011-09-04 Thread john robles
friends only want to borrow money... Dave --- On Sun, 9/4/11, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sunday, September 4, 2011, 8:37 AM Thanks Dave. Scott

Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room

2011-09-04 Thread john robles
a great story and what a great bunch of friends to have.  My friends only want to borrow money... Dave --- On Sun, 9/4/11, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] FALSE ALARM - Edison maroon Gem Theft

2011-09-03 Thread john robles
Embarrassing but happy ending! At least you have something to chuckle about now. Must be a great relief! John From: Jim Cartwright jim...@earthlink.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Saturday, September 3, 2011 12:15 PM Subject: [Phono-L] FALSE ALARM - Edison

Re: [Phono-L] Edison papers on Auction Kings

2011-08-30 Thread john robles
Wow, to think I flipped past it..what else was on there? That way I'll know when they rerun it, which is often! John From: Tom Jordan tom...@msn.com To: 'Antique Phonograph List' phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 7:25 PM Subject: [Phono-L]

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Crank

2011-08-27 Thread john robles
Hi I have a BE, which is slightly shorter because it does not have the 6 mandrel and has a three spring motor rather than four, but I assume the crank is the same. The shaft on it is 7/16 in diameter, the length from inside the shoulder to the end is 2-1/4 inches.

Re: [Phono-L] phonograph belt making

2011-08-27 Thread john robles
.  I cut mine with a steel rule and a sharp knife so it doesn't have all the cow curves that the belting leather that most people sell has. Most commercially available belting leather is crap, you get maybe 2 belts out of two yards. John Robles From: Steven

Re: [Phono-L] phonograph belt making

2011-08-25 Thread john robles
. John Robles From: Bob Maffit maff...@bresnan.net To: 'Antique Phonograph List' phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 5:25 PM Subject: [Phono-L] phonograph belt making Phono Listers: I am working on a Edison Standard and at the point I need

[Phono-L] Items for sale

2011-08-24 Thread john robles
and an embossed logo on top, and a very rare tin fro the Belgian Congo in Africa. Here's the link if you would like to look. Thanks John Robles http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Items%20for%20Sale/ ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono

Re: [Phono-L] Mystery box (Edison)

2011-08-22 Thread john robles
Ahhh..strange to find them in a Diamond Disc machine.. From: Steve Andersen ander...@tampabay.rr.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Mystery box (Edison) I have had those boxes in

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc Diaphragm

2011-08-21 Thread john robles
shellac to remove the button and use a bit of hot glue instead of more shellac. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 2:50 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L

[Phono-L] Edison DD Grille Cloth

2011-08-21 Thread john robles
on the Amberolas with grained horns, like the V and VI, no cloth was used. It's nice to see the grained horn, but I will replace the original cloth since that what it had to begin with. John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] A-200, A-250 early DD question

2011-08-21 Thread john robles
Good question Andy, I was wondering what it is for also. It cannot hold a reproducer. From: Andrew Baron a...@popyrus.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 9:52 AM Subject: [Phono-L] A-200, A-250 early DD question

Re: [Phono-L] A-200, A-250 early DD question

2011-08-21 Thread john robles
frame had the frame located near the front of the cabinet. These boxes are in the back. Strange. John Robles From: bruce78...@comcast.net bruce78...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 10:57 AM Subject: Re

Re: [Phono-L] Stuff I bought at CAPS

2011-08-21 Thread john robles
.  How were the prices at that show? Thanks, Ken B. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 3:34 PM To: phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Stuff I bought at CAPS Not that anyone cares, but here

Re: [Phono-L] Billy Murray tribute on WFMU

2011-08-18 Thread john robles
I would like to save this to my computer and put it on a disc, as a friend of mine wants a copy of it but he does not have a computer nor is he computer literate. So far I have been unsuccessful because it is an m3u file, which is a link that leads you to the music file. Anyone got any ideas on

[Phono-L] 2011 CAPS show

2011-08-15 Thread john robles
in the corners. It also has an unusual start/stop mechanism, unlike any other DD. I will upload photos. There were a variety of nice machines at the show, Vic VIs, Operas, etc. Here is a link to a sampling of the phonos available.  http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/CAPS%202011/ John Robles

Re: [Phono-L] Odd pairing

2011-08-15 Thread john robles
I hate to see people get taken in by this type of shenanigan. Possibly the seller doesn't know what it is, but it is still sad. John Robles From: Andrew Baron a...@popyrus.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 7:26

Re: [Phono-L] 2011 CAPS show

2011-08-15 Thread john robles
.  Seller must have been having a very slow time of it.  Nice ones with original paint horns that are decent seem to still command around $2K on eBay, and gear covers can be repainted and striped if they're that far gone.  Andy Baron Santa Fe On Aug 15, 2011, at 7:54 AM, john robles wrote: Got

[Phono-L] A-300 pics uploaded

2011-08-15 Thread john robles
ones with original paint horns that are decent seem to still command around $2K on eBay, and gear covers can be repainted and striped if they're that far gone.  Andy Baron Santa Fe On Aug 15, 2011, at 7:54 AM, john robles wrote: Got back from the CAPS show yesterday, saw some of you there. I

Re: [Phono-L] A-300 pics uploaded

2011-08-15 Thread john robles
I meant A-200... From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 10:30 AM Subject: [Phono-L] A-300 pics uploaded Here is the link to the pics. John http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39

Re: [Phono-L] Model O Reproducer Instructions

2011-08-07 Thread john robles
Here is a link to a jpg of the sheet. If you read at the end, I think there is more to it, probably on the next page. This is from the English EPM, it does not appear in the American version. http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Model%20O%20Instructions/ John Robles

Re: [Phono-L] Model O Reproducer Instructions

2011-08-07 Thread john robles
@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2011 09:44:37 -0600 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Model O Reproducer Instructions Has anyone further information on this?  I'd like to see it as well. Best to all, Andy Baron On Aug 6, 2011, at 3:52 PM, john robles wrote: Hello all Someone had posted a jpg

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
, without many cycles of tension and relaxation, and it's highly doubtful this could have happened here. My bet us that this is a configuration issue, perhaps the wrong size crane for your cygnet. -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Aug 6, 2011, at 11:48 AM, john robles john9...@pacbell.net

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
of tension and relaxation, and it's highly doubtful this could have happened here. My bet us that this is a configuration issue, perhaps the wrong size crane for your cygnet. -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Aug 6, 2011, at 11:48 AM, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Hello all I recently

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
. My bet us that this is a configuration issue, perhaps the wrong size crane for your cygnet. -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Aug 6, 2011, at 11:48 AM, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Hello all I recently purchased an original cygnet suspension spring. All of my Cygnet hardware

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
: Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question Put a plug in the bottom of the crane mount which will lift your crane up until you can find a taller one. On Aug 6, 2011, at 2:52 PM, john robles wrote: I think the crane should be taller. They did have different sizes for different

[Phono-L] Cygnet spring - embarrassing discovery

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
Hello all I am rather embarrassed to admit this..but I felt the feedscrew and it was pretty dry..so I oiled it and I turned the feednut screw about a quarter of a turn..and no more problem. I even adjusted the suspensio bold down an inch, and still no binding problem..I think I didn't have the

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
the spring around a shaft to tighten it up a bit? RonL -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 11:49 AM To: phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question Hello all

Re: [Phono-L] Test

2011-07-31 Thread john robles
I got it! Thanks. --- On Sun, 7/31/11, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Test To: Phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sunday, July 31, 2011, 11:34 AM Test successful, hopefully John will get this as well. Steve From:

Re: [Phono-L] Saturday Evening Chat Reminder

2011-07-30 Thread john robles
Is that why my posts don't appear and neither Mike Sorter nor I have received messages in a couple of weeks? --- On Sat, 7/30/11, Loran Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com wrote: From: Loran Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com Subject: [Phono-L] Saturday Evening Chat Reminder To: Antique Phonograph List

Re: [Phono-L] Hello??

2011-07-30 Thread john robles
I mean I wrote Loran. --- On Sat, 7/30/11, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net Subject: [Phono-L] Hello?? To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 12:05 PM Haven't received any messages for a couple of weeks..I've posted, but haven't

Re: [Phono-L] Hello??

2011-07-30 Thread john robles
, July 30, 2011, 12:16 PM Oh we forgot to tell you:  the new list mom is Helen Waite. If you are having trouble with anything list-related, please go to Helen Waite. Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Jul 30, 2011, at 12:10 PM, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: I mean I wrote

Re: [Phono-L] Hello??

2011-07-30 Thread john robles
30, 2011, at 12:10 PM, john robles wrote: I mean I wrote Loran. --- On Sat, 7/30/11, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net Subject: [Phono-L] Hello?? To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 12:05 PM Haven't received any messages

[Phono-L] Diamond Disc casters

2011-07-24 Thread john robles
Anybody got a set of 4 Diamond Disc casters? I got a machine that has replacements, and while they roll smoothly, anytime you tip the cabinet they fall out. I'd like to get originals cuz I am picky that way... Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing

Re: [Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820

2011-07-18 Thread john robles
Wow, that's astounding! John --- On Mon, 7/18/11, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820 To: Phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, July 18, 2011, 6:10 PM

[Phono-L] Speaking of Edison Boxes...

2011-07-10 Thread john robles
I have to do is find four mint copies of the same title to display in it! Check the third pic, you can still see the outline of four boxes. http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Edison%20Box/ John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono

Re: [Phono-L] Speaking of Edison Boxes...

2011-07-10 Thread john robles
Amberols). - Original Message - From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 2:23 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Speaking of Edison Boxes... I licked into an Edison Dealer shelf file box, the type that Edison Dealers filed Gold Moulded Records

Re: [Phono-L] Speaking of Edison Boxes...

2011-07-10 Thread john robles
If it is cardboard, continued licking could cause damage. Dave --- On Sun, 7/10/11, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net Subject: [Phono-L] Speaking of Edison Boxes... To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sunday, July 10, 2011, 3:23 PM I licked

Re: [Phono-L] Speaking of Edison Boxes...

2011-07-10 Thread john robles
of 1915 he decided to discontinue the labels and the Edison company wrote to its dealers asking if they wanted the company to take over making them (for Blue Amberols). - Original Message - From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 2:23 PM

[Phono-L] New Custom Blue Amberol Labels Available

2011-07-07 Thread john robles
?da=y Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] BA labels unlocked

2011-07-07 Thread john robles
Sorry, I had the setting on private - click on the link and you can see my custom BA labels now.! http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2952769/ba-labels-pdf-july-6-2011-10-48-pm-170k?da=y ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] frozen Edison Home pot metal bearing

2011-07-06 Thread john robles
Hi Mike Have you removed the mandrel and shaft yet? That is pretty much mandatory.. The way I did it (and there may be better ways, this is the way I learned to do it) is to grasp the mandrel with rubber gloved hands and twist it back and forth until it comes off the shaft. This can take some

Re: [Phono-L] Edison feedscrew on mandrel shaft... Triumph, M, Home...

2011-07-04 Thread john robles
I must agree. I had to have a feedscrew rethreaded some years ago, and the machinist told me he had to use an old lathe of his dad's to make the buttress thread at the correct pitch. Can of worms hereby opened. John Robles --- On Mon, 7/4/11, clockworkh...@aol.com clockworkh...@aol.com wrote

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc coming to CA?

2011-06-29 Thread john robles
Hi Bill Kurt posted that email about the L-19 in response to my request to the group in which I am looking for a possible replacement for my DD A-250, so you're going to have to get in line behind me!   I sent Kurt a private response but haven't received a reply yet; when I do I will let you

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc coming to CA?

2011-06-29 Thread john robles
Forgot to put a smily face in there so you know I am being friendly!! --- On Wed, 6/29/11, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc coming to CA? To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wednesday, June 29

[Phono-L] Diamond Disc coming to CA?

2011-06-27 Thread john robles
Hi I am also looking for another A-250 or some other very nice Diamond Disc machine for me or my friend. Anyone have anything unusual in an upright? I don't have room for a console. John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Redone Model D maroon Gem for sale

2011-06-27 Thread john robles
Hello All A friend of mine is desperately trying to pry my Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph model A-250 out of my clenched hands, and in order to do this he would like to sell this maroon Gem. It has been totally and professionally repainted, with new decals. There is a model K reproducer that

Re: [Phono-L] Robles' Edison-Clarence Ferguson transcript

2011-06-25 Thread john robles
there will be no more. Thanks again John Robles --- On Fri, 6/24/11, harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com wrote: From: harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Robles' Edison-Clarence Ferguson transcript To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Friday, June 24, 2011, 2:03 PM

[Phono-L] Need to contact Jan Horne

2011-06-18 Thread john robles
I lost her email address and need to get her a message - if you see this Jan, please respond off list. If someone has her email address and can get this to her, it would be appreciated! Thanks John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available

2011-06-15 Thread john robles
beyond fascinating. Andy Baron On Jun 13, 2011, at 11:35 PM, john robles wrote:   Hello All Due to the importance of sharing this information with the collecting community (and after a search of the United States Copyright Office!), I am happy to announce that I am offering, in a new and very

Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available

2011-06-15 Thread john robles
Hi Harvey Did I send yo my address? If not it is John Robles 290 Frances St Ventura, CA 93003. Thanks! I will need your address too. John --- On Tue, 6/14/11, harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com wrote: From: harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson

[Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
. Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Important Note About Paypal Orders

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
If using paypal for the Ferguson book, please use the Personal Payment tab and select Payment Owed. That way i don't have to pay a fee. Please send e an email with your address. When you use the Personal Payment tab, the receiver does not receive the shipping address displayed in the

[Phono-L] How to Order the Ferguson Book

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
you John Robles. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Leo Kimmett and Copyright

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
Hello all A correspondent asked me about copyright, and revealed to me that someone else was selling the book at one point and that it was still under copyright to Leo Kimmett.  Here is the information on that, to set the record straight, and I thiank my correspondent because this is something

Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
H Steve Leo died on November 13, 2008 in Canon City, Colorado. The photo of him that I used in the book is the only one of him I know of, and was used in the obituary. John --- On Tue, 6/14/11, srsel...@aol.com srsel...@aol.com wrote: From: srsel...@aol.com srsel...@aol.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book and Leo Kimmett

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
Hi Steve I'd have to say that Leo's forethought in recording that interview is one of the most important events in phonographic history. It is extremely rare to have a first hand pipeline to the office. Did you know that when Clarence moved from his Chicago store to his family farm in Merrill,

Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
I think you are referring to me...sorry about that. People have been emailing me and I respond without checking if it is offline or not! John Robles --- On Tue, 6/14/11, Dennis Back back...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Dennis Back back...@yahoo.com Subject: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your

Re: [Phono-L] Books for sale

2011-06-13 Thread john robles
: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 10:54 AM Media mail is fine John-if you send me an email with your address I will send you a ck as well as the send too. Good doing business again with you. Abe On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 7:22 PM, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Oops, thought this was private, sorry

[Phono-L] Help me cut a diaphragm!

2011-06-08 Thread john robles
Hello all Can anyone suggest the best way to cut down a mica diaphragm with a minimum of splitting of the layers of mica? Every time I've cut mica in the past it seems to split. Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Books for sale

2011-06-07 Thread john robles
(this was published i 1964). A great book for those who collect stereopticons and cards. $20. Thanks! John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Books for sale

2011-06-07 Thread john robles
, June 7, 2011, 5:19 PM Hi John, If no one has steped up I will take the book on stereo views,just let me know, Abe Feder On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 4:13 PM, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Hello all I am cleaning out a bookshelf (to make room for records of course) and I have nine

[Phono-L] 2 books left

2011-06-07 Thread john robles
Hello all The two books left are: Gellerman's International Reed Organ Atlas by Robert Gellerman.170 page trade paperback listing reed organ manufacturers and historical notes on many many companies throughout the world. If you want to know who made your organ, this is the book! $10. The

Re: [Phono-L] Books for sale

2011-06-07 Thread john robles
--- On Tue, 6/7/11, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Books for sale To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 7:16 PM You are the first responder, so it is yours. Media mail ok? That's

Re: [Phono-L] Record Cabinets For Sale

2011-05-28 Thread john robles
That mahogany one is just 1 shy of what I need, my Pathephone is 17-1/2 x 18-1/2! John --- On Fri, 5/27/11, Darrell Lehman nickja...@gmail.com wrote: From: Darrell Lehman nickja...@gmail.com Subject: [Phono-L] Record Cabinets For Sale To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date:

Re: [Phono-L] Kotton Cleanser / New Life Wood Conditioner technique advice

2011-05-25 Thread john robles
with a clean cloth. Get it all out of the nooks and crannies because it sort of stinks for a few days if you don't! Then I follow it off with a good Howard's beeswax finish. John Robles --- On Wed, 5/25/11, William Taney b...@taney.com wrote: From: William Taney b...@taney.com Subject: [Phono-L

[Phono-L] Diamond Disc Index

2011-05-23 Thread john robles
Hello everyone. Has the group been inactive? I haven't received a message for three days or so! Does anyone have 2 sets of Diamond Disc index cards (for the drawers of a A-250 or other Diamond Disc phonograph)? I have some, but not a full set for both drawers. Thanks John Robles

Re: [Phono-L] You gotta love this... Museum Quality Black Patti Record

2011-05-16 Thread john robles
OMG I thought I would faint! What a CLOWN! John --- On Mon, 5/16/11, bruce78...@comcast.net bruce78...@comcast.net wrote: From: bruce78...@comcast.net bruce78...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] You gotta love this... Museum Quality Black Patti Record To: Antique Phonograph List

Re: [Phono-L] Carola - Salesman's Sample

2011-05-07 Thread john robles
You're too late, I already bought it. What a deal. I bet I can get Scott to give me $850 for it!    :-) John --- On Sat, 5/7/11, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Carola - Salesman's Sample To: phono-l@oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Record Duster Wanted

2011-05-02 Thread john robles
Hello all I have a hole in my record duster collection and I would like to fill it. Anyone got any dusters for sale? I am looking for something more uncommon that the typical MGM, RCA Victor or Decca brushes. Anybody got a Pathe duster?? Lemme know what's out there please. Thanks! John PS Also

Re: [Phono-L] CURIOUS MACHINE

2011-04-24 Thread john robles
How about some pics? It sounds interesting! Thanks John --- On Sun, 4/24/11, zonophone2...@aol.com zonophone2...@aol.com wrote: From: zonophone2...@aol.com zonophone2...@aol.com Subject: [Phono-L] CURIOUS MACHINE To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sunday, April 24, 2011, 2:23 AM HI ALL I JUST

Re: [Phono-L] Reproducer Artwork

2011-04-16 Thread john robles
of the image. I found a decent picture of a reproducer online, and..well, the story is written on the before and after image at this link: http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Pathephone%20reproducer/ Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list

Re: [Phono-L] Desperately Seeking Cylinder

2011-04-12 Thread john robles
...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Desperately Seeking Cylinder To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, April 11, 2011, 7:33 PM have you considered sending it to the Cylinder Doctor?? - Original Message - From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l

[Phono-L] Desperately Seeking Cylinder

2011-04-11 Thread john robles
Hello all Sadly, I cracked one of my favorite cylinders tonight, and I am hoping someone can help me find a replacement. It is Edison 2 minute number 10185 The Market on Saturday Night sung by Ada Jones. Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks John Robles

Re: [Phono-L] eBay GEM - Is this real?

2011-04-10 Thread john robles
Ya know, I've done a good bit of assuming myself. He doesn't say anywhere that this was done at the factory. He just says its decorated and rare. Someone liked it enough to pay $1257 for it, I hope they didn't think it was factory decorated. John --- On Sun, 4/10/11, b...@taney.com

Re: [Phono-L] eBay GEM - Is this real?

2011-04-09 Thread john robles
Edison did offer special decoration but that was usually on the metal parts and not on the cabinet. I tend to think some amateur did this, though it is very nice. John Robles --- On Sat, 4/9/11, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com Subject

Re: [Phono-L] eBay GEM - Is this real?

2011-04-09 Thread john robles
So true about the rarity factor on ebay. Yesterday someone had a Victrola 50 on there listed as very old and rare, and it was priced at $1,700.00. Never mind that there are three others on ebay right now priced at around $350.00... John --- On Sat, 4/9/11, Rich rich-m...@octoxol.com wrote:

[Phono-L] Pathe motor appeal

2011-03-21 Thread john robles
Hello all A friend has come up with a New York made tabletop model Pathephone 25 cabinet, tonearm and reproducer. No motor, turntable or crank., If anyone can lead me to these parts I would be forever grateful. Pics can be seen at:

[Phono-L] Monarch Special Pics

2011-03-21 Thread john robles
Here are some pics of the Monarch Special. http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Victor%20Monarch%20Special/ John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Edison 2min Mexican cylinders

2011-03-14 Thread john robles
I am always looking for Mexican Edisons, 2/4 and 2m BA, if anyone caresThey do go high though, especially the 2 minute BA ones. John --- On Mon, 3/14/11, DanKj ediso...@verizon.net wrote: From: DanKj ediso...@verizon.net Subject: [Phono-L] Edison 2min Mexican cylinders To: Antique

Re: [Phono-L] Pathe

2011-03-12 Thread john robles
I had a chance to get this little Pathe inside horn machine, cabinet needed a little tightening, and it was only $65. But I got the feeling that the guy didn't want to ship it because he asked if I would pick it up. I said I would need it shipped, so he got the price for me, and I said ok. Then

Re: [Phono-L] Looking for tabletop Pathe or possibly Brunswick phono

2011-03-11 Thread john robles
HI Brad I am in California, and I won't be going to the Wayne show. Thanks anyhow! John --- On Thu, 3/10/11, Brad abell out...@aol.com wrote: From: Brad abell out...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Looking for tabletop Pathe or possibly Brunswick phono To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thursday,

Re: [Phono-L] Looking for tabletop Pathe or possibly Brunswick phono

2011-03-11 Thread john robles
on the cabinet  for the one not in use. Those aren't bad little machines.   Philip Carli From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles [john9...@pacbell.net] Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 6:09 PM To: phono-l

Re: [Phono-L] Looking for tabletop Pathe or possibly Brunswick phono

2011-03-11 Thread john robles
HI Kurt Thanks but it is too big and the shipping would probably kill me! That's a great machine though. I need something small. Thanks again John --- On Fri, 3/11/11, Kurt Nauck na...@78rpm.com wrote: From: Kurt Nauck na...@78rpm.com Subject: [Phono-L] Looking for tabletop Pathe or possibly

[Phono-L] Looking for tabletop Pathe or possibly Brunswick phono

2011-03-10 Thread john robles
). Or if there is any other small tabletop that will play verticals, I am open to it. Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] In The Groove thinking out loud.

2011-02-27 Thread john robles
Great idea, I'd certainly enjoy that. John --- On Sun, 2/27/11, Tim McCormick d...@themccormicks.com wrote: From: Tim McCormick d...@themccormicks.com Subject: [Phono-L] In The Groove thinking out loud. To: 'Antique Phonograph List' phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 12:38

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Phonograph models D./E Maroon gems Both 4 minuet or combination 2/4 minute player.

2011-02-20 Thread john robles
Welcome to the group Manuel!! I am glad you joined it. You'll learn a lot here. John --- On Sun, 2/20/11, Manuel Perez maperez...@gmail.com wrote: From: Manuel Perez maperez...@gmail.com Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Phonograph models D./E Maroon gems Both 4 minuet or combination 2/4 minute player.

Re: [Phono-L] Horn connector for playing an iPod through a cylinder machine

2011-02-15 Thread john robles
Very interesting idea! It's sort of like that miniature Orthophonic horn that Bob Baumbach created for the MP3 player. The player fits into a socket and the music is acoustically amplified through the horn. It is a cool device too! John --- On Mon, 2/14/11, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com

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