Which do you think is less invasive? I've always had mixed feelings in the use of both linseed oil and turpentine, but am willing to have another opinion to change mine... ________________________________________ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] on behalf of Rich [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 5:37 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor Orthophonic Credenza adjustment
Boiled linseed oil and real turpentine will work much better. Verify all joints are tight first. On 05/23/2012 01:37 PM, Philip Carli wrote: > One thing I've been meaning to do to my Credenza that I've heard good things > about is resealing the horn with a 50/50 mixture of glycerine and alcohol. > Ideally it involves removing the motorboard and all fittings (tone arm etc.) > and "painting" the inside of the horn with the machine upside down, then the > next day turning it upright and doing the same. The alcohol helps the > glycerine penetrate the wood and reseal any joinery that might have dried out > over time, then the alcohol evaporates and leaves the wood revivified. > Supposedly it makes for a more "forward" and resonant sound. Haven't done it > yet, but know people who have recommended the technique. Philip Carli > ________________________________________ > From: [email protected] [[email protected]] on behalf > of William Berndt [[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:53 PM > To: Antique Phonograph List > Subject: [Phono-L] Victor Orthophonic Credenza adjustment > > In February I purchased a Victor VE8-30X. I really wanted one with a spring > motor, but when I visited Ron Haring, of the six or so machines he had (he > has an unbelievable inventory - well worth a visit) one was in such fine > condition that I caved and bought it. Having sold my Victor VV4-3, I was > initially surprised that it didn't sound as good - rather dull, and less > volume. First I removed the tonearm, and discovered there was no gasket > underneath, so I made one out of rubber, which improved the sound a bit. I > started using my HMV 5B soundbox which greatly helped the higher frequencies, > and had been using since, but several people said it still sounded thin with > less warmth and bass response than it should have. Recently, I read of > adjusting the screw on the soundbox balance bar, and did so in 1/8 turn > increments - wow, what a difference! After an hour or so of turns and tests, > I now have dramatically more volume, and very nicely balanced with highs like > the HMV 5B, b ut > with better bass. > > Are there any more "tweaks" I can do? Ron already replaced the ball bearings > in the soundbox, and I always use teflon tape on the tonearm end for a tight > seal. > > Many thanks for any suggestions, > > Will > Chicago, IL > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org > > ________________________________ > > This email message and any attachments may contain confidential information. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from using the > information in any way, including but not limited to disclosure of, copying, > forwarding or acting in reliance on the contents. If you have received this > email by error, please immediately notify me by return email and delete it > from your email system. Thank you. > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org > > _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
