[Phono-L] Victor III parts needed

2010-04-15 Thread Charlie Staab
Hello from a new member. Can anyone tell me if I can find original parts for my Victor III? I didn't do my homework before buying my phonograph and have since learned it has some obvious reproduction parts. The back-bracket plate found on the inside of the machine is new as are the bolts. The

[Phono-L] The M Electric that got away... was Craigslist Rant

2010-04-15 Thread ClockworkHome
All of these tales of broken deals takes me back to 1964 when a local phonograph dealer had about 80% of an Edison M electric in pieces in a wooden box. I had made a list of all the missing parts and had even gone to the trouble of making them by copying them precisely measured from an

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread phonophan
Yes, it's Bagshaw. They've been making them since the early 1900s. But here's the catch --- you've got to buy A LOT, I mean A LOT -- and they won't be in little bags. So, it's a big expense and a lot of work. For most people it's too big a project, but go to www.whbagshaw.com Regards to

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread Ron L'Herault
They would be Bagshaw in Nashua NH or Dean in CT. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 12:50 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer?? Hello

Re: [Phono-L] Victor III parts needed

2010-04-15 Thread Ron L'Herault
I'm not aware of anyone making turntables. George Vollema is a great source for original parts in general. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Charlie Staab Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 2:14 AM To:

Re: [Phono-L] The M Electric that got away... was Craigslist Rant

2010-04-15 Thread Andrew Baron
Hi Al ~ Wasn't it Edison who said Everything comes to he who hustles while he waits? Apparently you had a busy 40 years! Best regards and thanks for this engaging story. Andy Baron PS: Did you still have your parts copies? On Apr 15, 2010, at 3:23 AM, clockworkh...@aol.com wrote: All

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread john9ten
Hi I didn't see them on the site, but the president wrote back to tell me they do make them and asking the quantity I would want.. Where can I get 1 of 2 or 3 sizes at a reasonable price? Thanks John Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: phonop...@aol.com

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread john9ten
Thank you Ron! --Original Message-- From: Ron L'Herault Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org To: 'Antique Phonograph List' ReplyTo: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer?? Sent: Apr 15, 2010 5:40 AM They would be Bagshaw in Nashua NH or Dean in CT.

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread Ron L'Herault
Antique Phonograph supply would be the best bet. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john9...@pacbell.net Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 11:28 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle

Re: [Phono-L] All the modern Steel needle manufacturers I know of

2010-04-15 Thread Steven Medved
Dean, John M., Inc. 26 Mechanics St., P.O. Box 924-TR Putnam, CT 06260 USA Tel: 860-928-7701 Product Description Textile Industrial Pins, Pointed Wire Products, Pins Needles, Wire Pins, Tapered Wire

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread John Maeder
Dwayne Wyatt has a good price on quantities of 1000+ From: lhera...@bu.edu To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:00:25 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer?? Antique Phonograph supply would be the best bet. -Original Message- From:

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread jim...@earthlink.net
Some years ago I bought steel needles from Pfanstiehl but then began buying from the New Amberola Phonograph Company which following a telephone call to place an order after which I sent payment three years ago failed to send the needles cash the cheques I'd sent, despite several follow up

[Phono-L] executive ediphone

2010-04-15 Thread dan s
hello my name is dan and i'm an old crank and this is my story. i know this site is primarily devoted to phonograph's but i did notice that there was a discussion on ediphone's a little while back. so i figure this will be the best place to get the answers and help that i need. first i want to

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread john9ten
I bought needles from APSCO in the past but I didn't like them. Under a magnifier the surfaces were very rough and I didn't like the sound. They may have changed suppliers since, however. It was convenient that they were prepackaged though. I'd give them another try. John Sent from my Verizon

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread john9ten
The quote from Bagshaw for 20,000 was 1700.00, or 8.00 plus cost per hundred. Not competitive at all. I see you would have to buy tons to compete with these $5 per hundred sellers. John Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: phonop...@aol.com Date: Thu, 15 Apr

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread Bryan, Ronald (DSHS/DDD)
I observe a difference in shape between antique/original phono needles, and newly manufactured ones. The antique needles I've found are slightly longer, and are tapered along the full length of the needle - a true needle shape. The newly manufactured ones are somewhat shorter, and are not

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread Andrew Baron
Not the only one. Andy Baron On Apr 15, 2010, at 11:39 AM, Bryan, Ronald (DSHS/DDD) wrote: I observe a difference in shape between antique/original phono needles, and newly manufactured ones. The antique needles I've found are slightly longer, and are tapered along the full length of the

[Phono-L] Need Harmony parts

2010-04-15 Thread Gridleak
i need the speed indicator and speed control lever for a Harmony disc plaver. Also could use the winding pawl and its mounting screw for same machine. These parts are used on other machines ie. Monark columbia with post and plate motors. DON AC7PD

Re: [Phono-L] All the modern Steel needle manufacturers I know of

2010-04-15 Thread RBaumbach
This is a timely discussion. I have just finished an article for the June Sound Box (California Antique Phonograph Society) on the John M. Dean company. It has details and photos of the manufacturing process a century ago. The process has not changed much in 100 years. On ThursdayApril 15,

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread Ron L'Herault
You have to go to 50K to get the better price break. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john9...@pacbell.net Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:19 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread Daniel Melvin
I have used them for 10 years and have no complaints and have never encountered a bad needle. Dan On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 1:14 PM, Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu wrote: All the APSCO loud and soft tone needles I've ever examined have been smooth and shiny. Ron L -Original Message-

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread Ron L'Herault
There were lots of suppliers 75-100 years ago and they made a variety of lengths, and thicknesses (determining volume) as well as material/coatings. We don't have as many choices now. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On

Re: [Phono-L] Need Harmony parts

2010-04-15 Thread George
I can probably help Don Contact me off list please. George - Original Message - From: Gridleak To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 2:52 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Need Harmony parts i need the speed indicator and speed control lever for a Harmony disc

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-15 Thread phonophan
I highly recommend Martin Bryan for steel needles at m...@together.net Best, Tim F. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] FW: Brunswick Phono from thr 800's.....!

2010-04-15 Thread Bruce Mercer
The quietness was due to the massive (in size and weight) of the now frozen pot metal tone arm and sound box(es) blocking any motor noise from escaping;-) Plus, in the 1800's, they knew how to make things run quietly. Seriously, they were pretty good motors, some nice cabinets too. Bruce