Re: [Phono-L] Frozen mandrel bearing - dezincification?

2011-07-13 Thread ClockworkHome
The pot metal we see is today called a die cast zinc part. In Edison's day a zinc alloy was used for the 'pot metal' but there was no set formula or even the knowledge of how a small amount of lead or sulfur could cause later swelling. The process is called 'intergranular crystal growth' or

Re: [Phono-L] Frozen mandrel bearing - dezincification?

2011-07-13 Thread Rich
The first step is Kroil as it will break down the oxidized 3 in 1 oil. On 07/13/2011 05:46 AM, clockworkh...@aol.com wrote: The pot metal we see is today called a die cast zinc part. In Edison's day a zinc alloy was used for the 'pot metal' but there was no set formula or even the knowledge of

[Phono-L] A-250 Diamond Disk

2011-07-13 Thread DeeDee Blais
I looked at an A-250 Diamond Disk that will be selling at a local auction this Friday.  The serial number is 2,xxx and it has the side slots like an Amberola 1-A.  I could be delivered to CAPS.  If interested or have questions, please give me a call at 541-926-2843 or my cell 541-990-0781.  

Re: [Phono-L] A-250 Diamond Disk

2011-07-13 Thread b...@taney.com
Too bad it's all the way in CA, I would like an early A-250 . -- Bill Taney Sent From My iPad On Jul 13, 2011, at 2:19 PM, DeeDee Blais deedeebl...@yahoo.com wrote: I looked at an A-250 Diamond Disk that will be selling at a local auction this Friday. The serial number is 2,xxx and it has

Re: [Phono-L] A-250 Diamond Disk

2011-07-13 Thread Mike Stitt
Bill, You might give Jerry a call. He is not in California. Oldcranky On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM, b...@taney.com b...@taney.com wrote: Too bad it's all the way in CA, I would like an early A-250 . -- Bill Taney Sent From My iPad On Jul 13, 2011, at 2:19 PM, DeeDee Blais

Re: [Phono-L] A-250 Diamond Disk

2011-07-13 Thread Andrew Baron
Hi Jerry ~ What a great find to turn up locally! Although I won't be the buyer, I have a particular interest in learning and documenting some of the details of this machine. The serial number seems a little late for the slotted cabinet, but it wouldn't be the first Edison anomaly. I'd love

Re: [Phono-L] A-250 Diamond Disk

2011-07-13 Thread Peter Fraser
Does it have gold or oxidized bronze hardware? Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Jul 13, 2011, at 6:17 PM, Andrew Baron a...@popyrus.com wrote: Hi Jerry ~ What a great find to turn up locally! Although I won't be the buyer, I have a particular interest in learning and