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HI ALL I THINK CHARLEY IS BACK IN BUSINESS HE HAD ADVERTISED IN THE GROOVE ABOUT THAT I BELIEVE -Original Message- From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 11:02 pm Subject: [Phono-L] (no subject) Does anyone

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder

I appreciate all of the ideas and help. These are exactly the issues that I was contemplating on how to make it look right. I even thought of cutting rivets in half, JB welding the part to the horn and then JB welding each half of the rivets back in. Once it was painted, you would not be able to

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder

I've been following this thread with interest. Nice description here. Brass hardware that you mentioned (2-56 thread might be appropriate for this), and solder are all relatively soft materials and would give that nice balance between getting as close as you can to a factory look, and

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder

Does life with antiques exist without rub n buff? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-7jEPKQmgI On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 8:35 AM, Andrew Baron a...@popyrus.com wrote: I've been following this thread with interest. Nice description here. Brass hardware that you mentioned (2-56 thread might be

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder

Thanks, Mike for this link. It does look like this product would be at home in the cosmetic restoration tool kit. Best, Andy On Nov 11, 2010, at 9:44 AM, Mike Stitt wrote: Does life with antiques exist without rub n buff? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-7jEPKQmgI On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder

Hi Andy and all, From what you can see on the video, Rub n Buff or similar rub on metallic waxes are great for restorations. I have used it to touch up or redo the stripes on Edison horns. It subtlely restores the original look. A friend and I recently used it on the gold tonearm of his

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder

Thanks Curt for sharing these tips. Andy On Nov 11, 2010, at 4:50 PM, Vinyl Visions wrote: Hi Andy and all, From what you can see on the video, Rub n Buff or similar rub on metallic waxes are great for restorations. I have used it to touch up or redo the stripes on Edison horns. It

[Phono-L] Rub n' Buff Metallic Finishes

Has anyone ever used the black (ebony) Rub n' Buff on Columbia reproduction aluminum parts? I have used black stove polish after soaking the parts with Drano (sodium hydroxide). The Rub n' Buff sounds a lot less labor intensive. From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Victor II (V 2) horn needed

Hi All ~ Last Sunday I bought a Victor II (Victor the 2nd) at an estate sale of a local collector, but it's missing the horn and elbow. It appears to be an early Type M, according to the Victor Data Book, the one with the small square feet at each corner. The type M appears to be the

Re: [Phono-L] Rub n' Buff Metallic Finishes

Greg, There is a product that gunsmiths use to blacken aluminum parts. I have never used that particular thing, but I am a big fan of SuperBlue cold gun bluing. I use it on parts that are rusty and need restoration. First take the rusty parts - brake parts, screws, etc. and clean them with a

Re: [Phono-L] Rub n' Buff Metallic Finishes

SuperBlue also works to age brass... From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:15:35 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Rub n' Buff Metallic Finishes Greg, There is a product that gunsmiths use to blacken aluminum parts. I have never used that

[Phono-L] Original or restored?

I have always believed in keeping my phonographs in as close to original condition as is possible. Fixing them, but not stripping and restoring them. I'm just curious... Is that the norm with most collectors on this group or do you like to restore them to look like new? Tom

Re: [Phono-L] Original or restored?

I would much rather have a professionally restored machine that looks and runs great, than an all original fixer upper. Both my Opera and Vic6 are restored machines, and look just gorgeous, and run so nice. Sometimes you have to restore something. I would much rather have a restored Rembrandt,

Re: [Phono-L] Original or restored?

As with any antique or work of art, the least amount of repair/restoration work that is necessary is always the best course. What is, in fact, necessary is a matter of professional judgment, of course. And the definition of what is professional judgment is always a matter for debate.

Re: [Phono-L] Original or restored?

Jay, I forgot to say that I do restore my machines to excellent running condition. I just don't do much cosmetically except to clean the machine of dirt and grime. Preserving the original finish. Tom -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Original or restored?

That's cool. I don't think there are any rules in collecting, except for the ones we make for ourselves. I'm with you, why refinish if you don't have to? On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:02 PM, Tom Jordan tom...@msn.com wrote: Jay, I forgot to say that I do restore my machines to excellent running