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My quest for the missing parts for my AB MacDonald is coming along slowly, I have located a reproducer, and have a slip on concert mandrel on order, but the last item I need is the key shaped wingnut that allows the mandrel to be repositioned. Dwayne Wyatt said the thought he could make one for me if he had a dimensionally correct drawing of an original. If one of you with an AB would be willing to do a tracing of your wingnut and either send, fax or e-mail it to me, I would really appreciate it. Also I am looking for an old O reproducer, I don't care what shape the body is in as long as the turnover stylus bar works and is complete. If anyone has one they are willing to sell please contact me at bigal1...@aol.com. Thanks for your time. Alan Christensen Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free.
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hi allen did you check with ron sitko or dennis valente for parts they are both good too zono
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I spoke with Ron Sitko at Union and all he had was a repro winding key. I sent an e-mail to Dennis at Apsco but he never replied. I have contacted several other repair and parts people and it seems the AB has several unique parts and not that many were produced so some of the items are difficult to find. I have not contacted anyone else about the O reproducer. Alan hi allen did you check with ron sitko or dennis valente for parts they are both good too zono -Original Message- From: bigal1...@aol.com To: Phono-L@oldcrank.org Sent: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 5:04 PM Subject: Need your help My quest for the missing parts for my AB MacDonald is coming along slowly, I have located a reproducer, and have a slip on concert mandrel on order, but the last item I need is the key shaped wingnut that allows the mandrel to be repositioned. Dwayne Wyatt said the thought he could make one for me if he had a dimensionally correct drawing of an original. If one of you with an AB would be willing to do a tracing of your wingnut and either send, fax or e-mail it to me, I would really appreciate it. Also I am looking for an old O reproducer, I don't care what shape the body is in as long as the turnover stylus bar works and is complete. If anyone has one they are willing to sell please contact me at bigal1...@aol.com. Thanks for your time. Alan Christensen Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free.
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Alan, Have you tries Geore Vollema (Great Lakes Antique Phonograph). He has a huge parts collection. http://www.victroladoctor.com/ Dan - Original Message - From: bigal1...@aol.com To: Phono-L@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 12:39 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need your help I spoke with Ron Sitko at Union and all he had was a repro winding key. I sent an e-mail to Dennis at Apsco but he never replied. I have contacted several other repair and parts people and it seems the AB has several unique parts and not that many were produced so some of the items are difficult to find. I have not contacted anyone else about the O reproducer. Alan hi allen did you check with ron sitko or dennis valente for parts they are both good too zono -Original Message- From: bigal1...@aol.com To: Phono-L@oldcrank.org Sent: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 5:04 PM Subject: Need your help My quest for the missing parts for my AB MacDonald is coming along slowly, I have located a reproducer, and have a slip on concert mandrel on order, but the last item I need is the key shaped wingnut that allows the mandrel to be repositioned. Dwayne Wyatt said the thought he could make one for me if he had a dimensionally correct drawing of an original. If one of you with an AB would be willing to do a tracing of your wingnut and either send, fax or e-mail it to me, I would really appreciate it. Also I am looking for an old O reproducer, I don't care what shape the body is in as long as the turnover stylus bar works and is complete. If anyone has one they are willing to sell please contact me at bigal1...@aol.com. Thanks for your time. Alan Christensen Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
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I can help you out. Please email me off list with your address. Dave Dazer bigal1...@aol.com wrote: My quest for the missing parts for my AB MacDonald is coming along slowly, I have located a reproducer, and have a slip on concert mandrel on order, but the last item I need is the key shaped wingnut that allows the mandrel to be repositioned. Dwayne Wyatt said the thought he could make one for me if he had a dimensionally correct drawing of an original. If one of you with an AB would be willing to do a tracing of your wingnut and either send, fax or e-mail it to me, I would really appreciate it. Also I am looking for an old O reproducer, I don't care what shape the body is in as long as the turnover stylus bar works and is complete. If anyone has one they are willing to sell please contact me at bigal1...@aol.com. Thanks for your time. Alan Christensen Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
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In a message dated 8/6/2006 3:40:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, bigal1...@aol.com writes: I sent an e-mail to Dennis at Apsco but he never replied. From my own very personal experience, this may be a good thing. Sorry. I don't like to be ugly, but when it comes to APSCO, Caveat Emptor. Randy Minor
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As someone else mentioned. George Vollema (Great Lakes Antique Phonograph), is very helpful, and friendly too. He went to great lengths to get me a small part for a C19 record cabinet. He even sent me a picture of the part, to make sure we were talking about the same piece. Randy Minor
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I've had nothing but good experiences with APSCO over several years. Sorry to hear someone else had issues. Dan - Original Message - From: diamondisk...@aol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 3:22 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need your help In a message dated 8/6/2006 3:40:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, bigal1...@aol.com writes: I sent an e-mail to Dennis at Apsco but he never replied. From my own very personal experience, this may be a good thing. Sorry. I don't like to be ugly, but when it comes to APSCO, Caveat Emptor. Randy Minor ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
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George is great to work with. He's helped me several times in the past. Tom -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of diamondisk...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 5:26 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need your help As someone else mentioned. George Vollema (Great Lakes Antique Phonograph), is very helpful, and friendly too. He went to great lengths to get me a small part for a C19 record cabinet. He even sent me a picture of the part, to make sure we were talking about the same piece. Randy Minor ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
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I must admit I have had bad luck with APSCO too. Some of their repro parts are substandard, some are fine, but the most troublesome thing I have dealt with is the service. I once sent some screws from an Edison Standard to them which were stripped, and I wanted some better ones. I had talked to them on the phone beforehand, they had requested I send in the screws, then I waited for about two months while nothing happened. I called and got no response, and finally I got the screws back in a letter from Patty asking if I wanted screws as chewed up as these, or what did I want. I was furious that I had to wait so long for nothing, and then to receive such a ridiculous letter when I had spoken with them and had submitted the sample screws as requested...well, the result is I do not deal with them nor will I recommend them to anyone. If anyone asks me about using them I generally advise against it. Wyatt's on the other hand treats me with respect and their parts and excellent. To each his own, I guess!! John Daniel Melvin d...@old-phonographs.com wrote: I've had nothing but good experiences with APSCO over several years. Sorry to hear someone else had issues. Dan - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 3:22 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need your help In a message dated 8/6/2006 3:40:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, bigal1...@aol.com writes: I sent an e-mail to Dennis at Apsco but he never replied. From my own very personal experience, this may be a good thing. Sorry. I don't like to be ugly, but when it comes to APSCO, Caveat Emptor. Randy Minor ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
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Call or email George Vollema at Great Lakes Antique Phonographs - he might be able to help you, and he's a friendly and very knowledgable guy. Matt - Original Message - From: bigal1...@aol.com To: Phono-L@oldcrank.org Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 8:04 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Need your help My quest for the missing parts for my AB MacDonald is coming along slowly, I have located a reproducer, and have a slip on concert mandrel on order, but the last item I need is the key shaped wingnut that allows the mandrel to be repositioned. Dwayne Wyatt said the thought he could make one for me if he had a dimensionally correct drawing of an original. If one of you with an AB would be willing to do a tracing of your wingnut and either send, fax or e-mail it to me, I would really appreciate it. Also I am looking for an old O reproducer, I don't care what shape the body is in as long as the turnover stylus bar works and is complete. If anyone has one they are willing to sell please contact me at bigal1...@aol.com. Thanks for your time. Alan Christensen Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
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I've always had great luck with APSCO, but usually e-mail Patti. The one time I was not happy with a part, I let them know and they sent out another which was fine. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of diamondisk...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 6:22 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need your help In a message dated 8/6/2006 3:40:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, bigal1...@aol.com writes: I sent an e-mail to Dennis at Apsco but he never replied. From my own very personal experience, this may be a good thing. Sorry. I don't like to be ugly, but when it comes to APSCO, Caveat Emptor. Randy Minor ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
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I'll second that. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of tom jordan Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 7:38 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need your help George is great to work with. He's helped me several times in the past. Tom -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of diamondisk...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 5:26 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need your help As someone else mentioned. George Vollema (Great Lakes Antique Phonograph), is very helpful, and friendly too. He went to great lengths to get me a small part for a C19 record cabinet. He even sent me a picture of the part, to make sure we were talking about the same piece. Randy Minor ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
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When I complained about the screws I was told it would take another month or so to get the ones I wanted. It may not be the best trait about me, but I am the type that if you burn me once, I am through with you and your name is mud. John Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu wrote: I've always had great luck with APSCO, but usually e-mail Patti. The one time I was not happy with a part, I let them know and they sent out another which was fine. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of diamondisk...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 6:22 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need your help In a message dated 8/6/2006 3:40:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, bigal1...@aol.com writes: I sent an e-mail to Dennis at Apsco but he never replied. From my own very personal experience, this may be a good thing. Sorry. I don't like to be ugly, but when it comes to APSCO, Caveat Emptor. Randy Minor ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
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Just for your FYI, APSCO is on vacation til Aug. 8th. Bill From victr...@triton.net Mon Aug 7 05:17:14 2006 From: victr...@triton.net (George) Date: Sun Dec 24 13:11:47 2006 Subject: [Phono-L] Need your help References: 080720060354.23254.44d6b9850003d5835ad622135753339f9a030a05020e9...@comcast.net Message-ID: 041b01c6ba1b$6b3a3d20$dda14...@valuedcb7d4c82 I would like to take a moment to say thank you for all the wonderful comments about me recently. Also to note that starting this Friday 8/11/06 through Sat. 8/19/06 Great Lakes Antique Phonograph will also be closed. I do try to monitor and answer emails while away. Thank you, Great Lakes Antique Phonographs George Vollema www.victroladoctor.com - Original Message - From: cranke...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 11:54 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need your help Just for your FYI, APSCO is on vacation til Aug. 8th. Bill ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/2006
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They probably need a good break. They were hit hard by flooding in July, and lost plant inventory from their other business. I guess Dennis is some kind of supervisor for the town as well because he was out straight dealing with road and bridge damage from what I gather. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of cranke...@comcast.net Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 11:55 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need your help Just for your FYI, APSCO is on vacation til Aug. 8th. Bill ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
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Have a great vacation, George! Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of George Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:17 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need your help I would like to take a moment to say thank you for all the wonderful comments about me recently. Also to note that starting this Friday 8/11/06 through Sat. 8/19/06 Great Lakes Antique Phonograph will also be closed. I do try to monitor and answer emails while away. Thank you, Great Lakes Antique Phonographs George Vollema www.victroladoctor.com - Original Message - From: cranke...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 11:54 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need your help Just for your FYI, APSCO is on vacation til Aug. 8th. Bill ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/2006 ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
