Wrap machine with shrink wrap.  Secure internal parts the same way.  Prevents 
minor scratches and 
does not leave marks.


On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:17:49 -0500, Jeffry Young, D.O. wrote:

>Jer,

>Our friend and fellow collector Bob Coon from Menasha, Wiscosnsin has
>always recommended that upright machines travel with their lids secured
>another way than using the lock! He has seen too many locks torn out, or
>just slightly deranged from hoisting them and the travel itself. That
>may have been your problem Jer, even though you have years of experience
>and "just a few" uprights yourself! ;-)

>I have always transported uprights with the locks unlocked, and either
>strapped the lids down, or used another means.

>Straw poll anyone!?

>Jeff
>Wisconsin 

>-----Original Message-----
>From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
>On Behalf Of DeeDee Blais
>Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:14 AM
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: [Phono-L] The locked lid is open. Thanks!

>Thanks for all the suggestions for opening my Victrola
>lid.  I didn't have to resort to any lubrication in
>the lock.  A friend helped and through a combination
>of gently flexing and pushing the lid, we were able to
>operate the lock.  Mike, if your check is in the mail,
>I'll cash it and buy good beer.  Thanks & Happy
>Collecting, Jerry Blais (Albany, Or.)


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