Glycerine/alcohol was a trick used by hack piano tuners to tighten loose
tuning pins, and has been mostly discredited. Glycerine works by attracting
mositure from the air, so I would expect it to cause wood to constantly
expand & contract along with the humidity in the room. I used linseed/turp
on a Credenza, over 20 years ago, and the wood still seems fresh and not
dried-out. My living room smelled like turpentine for about a year, but it
wasn't overpowering.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Philip Carli" <philip_ca...@pittsford.monroe.edu>
To: "Antique Phonograph List" <phono-l@oldcrank.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor Orthophonic Credenza adjustment
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...
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From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] on
behalf of Rich [rich-m...@octoxol.com]
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
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From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] on
behalf of William Berndt [bassethoundt...@gmail.com]
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
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