Re: [Phono-L] Pot metal swelling geographically speaking (new topic)

I am thinking this oak Amberola 75 was not kept in a great place. The finish is pretty nice actually, but the reproducer is spotty and the limit loop and pin are rusted. It needs the motor gone over, and the springs need regreasing if not outright replacement. I bought this for eventual resale s

Re: [Phono-L] Pot metal swelling geographically speaking (new topic)

While the term 'potmetal' was used for many low melting point alloys the modern name for the potmetal we are familiar with is 'die cast zinc.' Zinc is actually a wonderful metal to cast with a melting point of 419.53 °C or 787.15 °F. This is low enough so that a mold can easily be made of ma

Re: [Phono-L] Pot metal swelling geographically speaking (new topic)

you are so right al what we collect today were consumable goods and not supposed to last forever zono In a message dated 8/20/2013 2:13:12 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, clockworkh...@aol.com writes: While the term 'potmetal' was used for many low melting point alloys the modern name for t