Re: [Phono-L] Amberola grills cloth question

2012-04-25 Thread Philip Carli
A friend of mine has a later mahogany Amberola 50 (English-sold) that has a cloth drawstring bag over the horn. Has anyone else seen anything like this? Also, is there anyone cutting new grilles for the later Amberolas? Philip Carli From:

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola grills cloth question

2012-04-25 Thread Philip Carli
A friend of mine has a later mahogany Amberola 50 (English-sold) that has a cloth drawstring bag over the horn. Has anyone else seen anything like this? Also, is there anyone cutting new grilles for the later Amberolas? Philip Carli From:

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola grills cloth question

2012-04-25 Thread Rich
The original was raw silk cloth. Use organic dye. On 04/24/2012 11:19 AM, William Zucca wrote: Yes, this is helpful information for me too but I wonder what kind of cloth is most like original. That are many nice, rich looking 1920s radio speaker cloths available but other than that, I

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola grills cloth question

2012-04-25 Thread Steven Medved
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Re: [Phono-L] Amberola grills cloth question

2012-04-25 Thread Steven Medved
Gramp's Treasures Contact Information Tom Rutkowski (Gramps) Make checks payable to Tom Rutkowski TelephoneFax 810-359-2376 810-359-2430 Postal address 3405 Lakeshore, Lexington, MI 48450 Electronic mail gril...@gmail.com From:

[Phono-L] Hexaphone ID Plate

2012-04-25 Thread Steven Medved
Does anyone have a Hexaphone ID plate for sale? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Reproduction lids for cylinder machines

2012-04-25 Thread Steven Medved
Does anyone make reproduction list for homes, standards, or triumphs? ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] [phonolist] Reproduction lids for cylinder machines

2012-04-25 Thread Steven Medved
LIDS To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com From: steve_nor...@msn.com Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:04:33 -0400 Subject: [phonolist] Reproduction lids for cylinder machines Does anyone make reproduction list for homes, standards,

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola grills cloth question

2012-04-25 Thread Bob Maffit
Michael: I have a B-60 with the wood grained horn and the grill has green cloth. I am quite sure it is original. as Al mentions, DD machines are quite varied. later Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Michael F.

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc grilles cloth questions...

2012-04-25 Thread Bob Maffit
Al: I may be mistaken as I thought the B-60 was first made in October 1912. I have always represented mine as such. I thought I read it in Frows book. Mine has the original matching record storage cabinet as well. It was the second machine I bought. love it Bob -Original Message-

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola grills cloth question

2012-04-25 Thread Steven Medved
Everything Edison made is quite varied, there are 14 different varieties of the Model H reproducer for example and just when you think you know it all another variety comes along. The only reason people do not notice all the varieties is they do not look closely and assume what they have is

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola grills cloth question

2012-04-25 Thread Michael F. Khanchalian
Thank you Bob! Is your B-60 oak? Usually I have noted that green cloth was put on mahogany cabinets? I'd love a nice close up of your green cloth. What color is your tunable felt? Many thanks! Michael On Apr 24, 2012, at 7:10 PM, Bob Maffit maff...@bresnan.net wrote: Michael: I have a

[Phono-L] Roller Wheel and Screw for Suitcase Standard or Home

2012-04-25 Thread harvey kravitz
I am looking for the small roller wheel and screw for my 2 clip Suitcase Standard. This fits onto the carriage. If available, let know the price and shipping. Harvey Kravitz ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Edison Bedplates

2012-04-25 Thread Randy Larson
When discussing pinstriping a bedplate, somebody mentioned how to strip a bedplates paint. I noticed from previous experience that paint stripper was innefictive. The solution previously mentioned was soaking it in some kind of stripping liquid. Anyone know what that might be? Thanks Randy

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Bedplates

2012-04-25 Thread Bob Maffit
Randy: Actually, it was some kind of powder that when mixed with water works. It seems like it is quite powerful and toxic though. instructions were to use gloves and a mask. I would like to know as well. later Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Bedplates

2012-04-25 Thread Bill Burns
On 4/25/2012 5:11 PM, Bob Maffit wrote: Actually, it was some kind of powder that when mixed with water works. It seems like it is quite powerful and toxic though. instructions were to use gloves and a mask. Sounds like it would be lye (sodium hydroxide, AKA drain cleaner), which is what the

Re: [Phono-L] Roller Wheel and Screw for Suitcase Standard or Home

2012-04-25 Thread Nancy/Jeff Cecil
I am also in need of the roller screw.  I have the roller.  Let me know if you have. Thanks, Jeff Cecil From: harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wed, April 25, 2012 2:18:08 PM Subject: [Phono-L]

[Phono-L] ARSC Preservation Grants Awards 2012

2012-04-25 Thread Bill Klinger
The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. If you have any questions, please click on the link below. 2012 ARSC PRESERVATION GRANTS AWARDS The ARSC Preservation Grants Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of