Re: [Phono-L] Edison feedscrew on mandrel shaft...
In a message dated 7/4/2011 8:56:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time, rich-m...@octoxol.com writes: Something tells me you will find both depending on vintage. That would not surprise me. I have learned *never* to say Edison never did that. Unfortunately the optical comparator I use belongs to the local community college which is in recess for the summer. The comparator shows a magnified shadow of the threads on a large screen. My ancient eyes cannot tell the difference in threads without such an optical aide. Happy phono hunting to all, Al Al ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] VTLA wheel casters
Sorry, these are very different from what i have. Van Dyke;s may indeed be your best option. Dave --- On Mon, 7/4/11, jkship jks...@bresnan.net wrote: From: jkship jks...@bresnan.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] VTLA wheel casters To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 8:35 PM Dave, I am sort of new at this and ignorant as well. Here is a couple of JPegs of what the housing looks like. - Original Message - From: David Dazer dda...@sbcglobal.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] VTLA wheel casters Were they only used on the VTLA? I just parted out a VV-XIV and saved those casters and related parts. In fact, they are still attached to the legs. Let me know if that would be of any use to you. Dave --- On Mon, 7/4/11, jkship jks...@bresnan.net wrote: From: jkship jks...@bresnan.net Subject: [Phono-L] VTLA wheel casters To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 3:56 PM I am trying to locate a set of four ball bearing type wheel casters for an early VTLA. The part is a brass cup with a pressed on shoulder. The small end of the cup slides up into the leg of the phonograph. In the bottom of one of the cups is the remnant of a ball bearing ring. The open end of the cup has a distinct crimp that I assume held the wheel. Obviously, the three parts I have are missing the wheel assembly. I checked with George and Ron to no avail... Thanks ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.901 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3743 - Release Date: 07/04/11 00:35:00 -- ATTACHMENT -- **An Attachment Was Scrubbed** Name: IMG_3137.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 5492 bytes URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20110704/29c2a961/attachment.jpe -- ATTACHMENT -- **An Attachment Was Scrubbed** Name: IMG_3138.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 6780 bytes URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20110704/29c2a961/attachment-0001.jpe ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Edison feedscrew on mandrel shaft...
I just bought something on Buy.com that listmates may find useful. It is a 400X video microscope with its own LED light source built in. It plugs into the USB port of the computer. I've only played with it a little but it seems to work pretty well. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of clockworkh...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 4:01 AM . The comparator shows a magnified shadow of the threads on a large screen. My ancient eyes cannot tell the difference in threads without such an optical aide. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Request information on Bohumir Kryl - cornetist
Folks, I need some help locating information on Bohumir Kryl. Not only was he a cornet player for the John Phillip Sousa band (I am told he played first cornet), but he was also a master stone mason prior to his musical career and carved all of the limestone at our local General Lew Wallace Study in Crawfordsville, IN. ( www.ben-hur.com ) Any information would be most appreciated. Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society www.MAPS-ITG.org presid...@maps-itg.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Orange County Victrola Repair?
Does someone know of a person to repair a Victrola in SoCal, preferably in/around Orange County? Its a Victrola XVI. Could be a broken spring. Any tips appreciated. Thank you ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Orange County Victrola Repair?
Hi, We are in Ontario, California about 35 minutes from Orange County. We have restored phonographs for 36 years. Give us a call! -Scott Denise Corbett (909) 984-9241 -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of rk...@cox.net Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 6:59 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Orange County Victrola Repair? Does someone know of a person to repair a Victrola in SoCal, preferably in/around Orange County? Its a Victrola XVI. Could be a broken spring. Any tips appreciated. Thank you ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Request information on Bohumir Kryl - cornetist
Bohumir Kryl was among the greatest cornet soloists of his era, easily fitting in with Herbert L. Clarke, Walter F. Smith and Albert Bode. Born in Horice, Bohemia 5/2/1875 the son of stone mason and sculptor, he indeed learned this craft. He ran away with a circus at age 11 and performed as an acrobat and trapeze artist. It was during this time he took up the cornet and after only two weeks he was playing in the street parades common when the circus first arrived in town. After a serious accident he left the circus to come to America. Ever the industrious one, he played violin and cornet with the ship's orchestra to pay for his passage. He headed West to Indianapolis where family friends had settled and he did sculpt the form of Ben Hur as well as working on the Soldiers' and Saliors' Monument in Indianapolis. At this time he was also playing with the When Clothing Company Band as solo cornet. He played with the Sousa Band from 1894 through 1898, first as an assistant to Albert Bode, then Walter F. Smith eventually he became the solo cornetist. He left Sousa's Band for TP Brooke's Chicago Marine Band for two year, then on to the Duss Band at Madison Square Garden. in 1902 he accepted the solo cornet chair on the Innes Band. His first experience was to play two solo's per concert on a four month transcontinental tour (over 150 not including encores!). He formed his own band and toured with them extensively. He recorded for a phenomenal number of companies including Victor, Edison, Zonophone, Pathe, Berliner and Norcross. As an example of his playing ability I would invite you to listen to Edison 2 minute 8253 (Carnival of Venice). Here in a brief two period he spans the range of pedal C to double high C (four octaves) and exhibits all the double and triple tongue fireworks of his contemporaries. He was extremely popular and hence his recordings are easy to find. After a kurfuffle with the American Federation of Musicians he ceased all musical activity. He died in Wilmington, NY 9/71961. Best Regards, Dan Reed On Jul 5, 2011, at 12:16 PM, Tim McCormick wrote: Folks, I need some help locating information on Bohumir Kryl. Not only was he a cornet player for the John Phillip Sousa band (I am told he played first cornet), but he was also a master stone mason prior to his musical career and carved all of the limestone at our local General Lew Wallace Study in Crawfordsville, IN. ( www.ben-hur.com ) Any information would be most appreciated. Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society www.MAPS-ITG.org presid...@maps-itg.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
