Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola - electric motor question

2019-11-06 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
I saved the photo because I had never seen or heard of one. From: Phono-L on behalf of Robert Wright via Phono-L Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 3:38 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc: Robert Wright Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola - electric motor

Re: [Phono-L] Credenza speed readout needle chatter

2019-09-13 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
WD-40 is not a lubricant. It works good as a cleaner or to displace water, but not as a lubricant. Liquid Bearings works well and has no smell and is synthetic. Steve From: Phono-L on behalf of Robert Wright via Phono-L Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019

Re: [Phono-L] information needed

2019-08-12 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Gregg Cline make perfect decals, they are very thin and hard for most to apply but they look perfect. You need to find a person who makes models and regularly applies decals if you get any. Ogden chrome for nickel plating. John tells me they do excellent work a reasonable prices. Vicsonia

Re: [Phono-L] What's wrong with this motor?

2019-07-17 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Broken spring or spring that slipped off the arbor. You would have to remove the springs to see the problem. These springs are easy to remove, at least for me, just write down the direction the wind in. I do not do motor work these days. Steve From: Phono-L

[Phono-L] Wanted Columbia AH Motor- any condition

2019-07-11 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
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[Phono-L] New collector in Los Angeles

2019-05-26 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Greeting, There is a young man (around 30) who lives in Los Angeles who is interested in phonographs. He has an Amberola 30, I just rebuilt his reproducer. Is anyone in the area interested in meeting with him? If so send me an email off list. He is interested in meeting other collectors

[Phono-L] Anyone have a Victor II ID plate for sale?

2019-05-16 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
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Re: [Phono-L] Little Wonder Phono problems

2019-05-10 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Some people have retired from the hobby, some have passed. From its heyday the list today is 10% of its former glory when people asked to be removed because of all the emails. The hobby in general is the same way. Each year the shows I have been to get smaller. Prices go down. The world

Re: [Phono-L] child's phonograph seeking info & parts

2018-11-11 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-24zqlU5jg [https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.jh7Q2KL76MHrMxEL1MdSNAEsDh=Api] Baby Cabinet Phonograph Baby Cabinet Children's phonograph made in 1920"s by General Phonograph

[Phono-L] 1A owners Model M question

2018-04-02 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
I recently placed a 1A mechanism in a case and created what is a 2/4 Opera. With the M in 2 or 4 minute and the stylus on the record and the machine stopped how far off the record can the stylus be lifted? On most machines this is around 1/8 of an inch to allow for mandrel play. The 1A

Re: [Phono-L] Brunswick Blake Collender Co vertical reproducer

2017-06-30 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Sent Monday May 29, no longer available. From: Phono-L <phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org> on behalf of SN Medved via Phono-L <phono-l@oldcrank.org> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 6:00 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonolist Cc: SN Medved Subject: [Phono-

[Phono-L] Brunswick Blake Collender Co vertical reproducer

2017-06-29 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
I have a Brunswick Blake Collender Co vertical reproducer I took in trade for work. If anyone is interested it is $20 plus shipping. I replaced the gaskets a few years ago. The pot metal is in good condition, photos send upon request. Steven Medved

Re: [Phono-L] Edison E

2017-04-15 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Harvey, It's probably an F like yours but with the S gone and an H. Steve From: Phono-L on behalf of harvey kravitz via Phono-L Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2017 9:29 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc:

Re: [Phono-L] Edison E

2017-04-14 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
I thought it would be an F, Edison used the F to get rid of a lot of left over parts. I have seen a Home with a Triumph ID plate and a Home serial number, and during 1908 for a period of time Edison made the B, C and D all at the same time so you see a lot of variety. I have seen a Standard D

[Phono-L] Opera elbow

2017-03-19 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Hello, I am looking for and Opera horn elbow, reproduction is fine. Also the part that holds the horn elbow and the reproducer for an Opera. Thanks, Steve Medved steve_noreen at msn.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org Unsubscribe:

[Phono-L] Gem recorder

2017-02-22 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Does anyone have a Gem recorder they can place on a table with the sound tube on the table top and send me a photo of the profile? I am rebuilding a Gem recorder and since I do not have a Gem that will help me to get the link length correct. Thanks, Steve Medved steve_nor...@msn.com

[Phono-L] 1/4-24 screw and spring that holds the motor to the motor board on a 1A Amberola

2016-11-30 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Hello All, I need a screw and spring holding the motor to the motor board on an Amberola 1A. Thanks, Steve Medved ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org Unsubscribe: phono-l-unsubscr...@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia No 15 viva tonal reproducer

2016-03-06 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
lumbia No 15 viva tonal reproducer I can try my hand at cutting some out. Used to be easier when I had access to cork borers at work though. Ron L From: Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of SN Medved via Phono-L Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2016 9:20 PM To: Antique Pho

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia No 15 viva tonal reproducer

2016-03-05 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia No 15 viva tonal reproducer I just looked at mine and I have not. I don't remember. Are they a complicated shape or just a rubber ring with holes? Ron L From: Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of SN Medved via Phono-L Sent: Saturd

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia No 15 viva tonal reproducer

2016-03-05 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
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[Phono-L] Columbia No 15 viva tonal reproducer

2016-03-05 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Hello All, On the Columbia No 15 Viva Tonal reproducer is the taped hole in the sound tube on the back at around 7:00? Thanks, Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org Unsubscribe: phono-l-unsubscr...@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] phonophan

2016-03-03 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Charles Caleb Colton Although this may be caused by a lack of research, the YouTube guy may have thought, it sounds good I will use it; not thinking it may already be in use. Steve M From: Phono-L

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumph A 2/4 minute conversion kit?

2016-02-02 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
ph A 2/4 minute conversion kit? I knew you'd set me straight, Steve. Thanks. Ron From: SN Medved via Phono-L [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2016 10:22 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc: SN Medved Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumph A 2/4 minute conversion kit?

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumph A 2/4 minute conversion kit?

2016-02-01 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
I responded off list. From: john9ten via Phono-L Sent: Monday, February 1, 2016 2:26 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc: john9ten Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumph A 2/4 minute conversion kit? Sorry, I was thinking he would respond,

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumph A 2/4 minute conversion kit?

2016-02-01 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Hello Ron, Edison links vary from .0175 to .0192 in diameter. I use .020 annealed stainless steel wire to make links for them all except for the O and M which I use .018 annealed steel wire. The O link is longer than the M link. Staple wire is too small in my opinion as it is .0175 on one

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumph A 2/4 minute conversion kit?

2016-01-27 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Is the screw that holds the upper bedplate down centered? If not you have a B upgrade mandrel. Steve M From: DanK via Phono-L Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 7:34 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc: DanK Subject: Re: [Phono-L]

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumph A 2/4 minute conversion kit?

2016-01-27 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
The Triumph A 2/4 upgrade mandrel is very rare because most of the time you see an A it has the B upgrade mandrel on it which will fit but you have to move the upper bed plate all the way to the right so the belt will not hit so the screw holding the bedplate down will be all the way to the

[Phono-L] rochr...@gmail.com

2016-01-03 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Hello Bill, Steve Medved here. Steve From: William Zucca via Phono-L Sent: Sunday, January 3, 2016 10:24 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc: William Zucca Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc Stylus Rebuild Would someone send me Steve's

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-19 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
05:21:48 + Not having access to the SEM is the only downside to retirement. Ron L From: SN Medved via Phono-L [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2015 10:37 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Cc: SN Medved Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders http

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-18 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
Many of the points in the needle bars like the Cheney ones are sapphires and not diamonds. So far I have not seen a point mounted in a shank that was not worn or broken. 95% of the original Edison diamonds I have examined are broken, worn, or both. This is a good article, it shows worn and

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-18 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewtopic.php?f=2=17922=99f228263f21941324d810ce508e0ea4=50 From: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders To: phono-l@oldcrank.org CC: steve_nor...@msn.com Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2015 02:31:10 + Many of the points in the