Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles
On 1/12/13 6:49 PM, chris...@cox.net chris...@cox.net wrote: How many resharpenings can you get from a single needle? IMHO, it depends on how aggressively you cut them down, because that's what you're really doing: cutting vs sharpening - at least with the tools (I have a hole punch style, Wade #1). Admittedly I've chopped off more than I really should and get about 5 cuttings from a single needle before they are too short to be of any use. If I was more delicate, I suppose I could squeeze out a few more. What's the difference between a Wade No. 1 and a No. 2 cutter? I don't know about the #2 Wade but I will be trying out a scissor style cutter (similar to the Columbia patented cutter) in a few days. It may/may not allow for more control over length as the Wade. The #1 has a guide/feed chute to the cutting blade in which you insert the needle. Subsequently, it establishes a determined minimum length. While helpful in aligning the needle to the blade (for the correct angle of cut), it does obstruct the view. I'm hoping that the scissor style will allow me to see both ends of the needle better, improving my gauge of the amount and length to trim. (I can report on my experience later if folks care to know.) What's Walt Sommers' eBay seller name? Walt is cyber_tigger Arvin ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Bamboo needles
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Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles
Steve: Thanks, I think I will give them a try. I did find a little supply of original Bamboo needles in my phonograph needle supplies. It will be interesting to compare the new to the old. Later Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 11:13 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fiber-US-Grown-White-Bamboo-Needles-for-Victrola-Pho nograph-25-pieces-made-in-US-/251212508227 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles
Jolly Coppersmith, played on a Credenza, sounds pretty good with these. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fKOdMeL458 On 01/12/13, Bob Maffit wrote: Steve: Thanks, I think I will give them a try. I did find a little supply of original Bamboo needles in my phonograph needle supplies. It will be interesting to compare the new to the old. Later Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 11:13 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fiber-US-Grown-White-Bamboo-Needles-for-Victrola-Pho nograph-25-pieces-made-in-US-/251212508227 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles
How many resharpenings can you get from a single needle? What's the difference between a Wade No. 1 and a No. 2 cutter? What's Walt Sommers' eBay seller name? Thanks, Chris ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles
cyber_tigger (11254) What's Walt Sommers' eBay seller name? Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:49:04 -0500 From: chris...@cox.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org CC: bassethoundt...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles How many resharpenings can you get from a single needle? What's the difference between a Wade No. 1 and a No. 2 cutter? Thanks, Chris ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
