Interesting idea. I'll pass that along. Ron L
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Andrew Baron Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 12:00 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Phono-L] update that Triumph or not? The idea of drilling three big holes in something that's survived more than a 100 years in its original state is somewhat troubling, especially in a high-class, lower-production model like the Triumph. How about making a custom thin steel bracket that hangs over the back edge of the cabinet, similar to what you'd use to hang a Christmas wreath from your door, but wide enough to fasten the usual signet bracket to, with low-profile machine screw heads (or better yet, counter-sunk into the intermediate bracket/hangar and facing rearward; i.e., the nuts would be on the outer part of the signet bracket instead of inside the cabinet? It might require adding shims under the top hinge leaves to bump the motor board up enough to clear the thickness of the custom metal bracket (felt pads on the front corners to keep things level). The mass of the horn and support rods would ensure that the combination custom sheetmetal & signet bracket assembly rests firmly against the outside rear panel of the cabinet. Lining the back of the intermediate bracket with green turntable felt (after securing the signet bracket to it and tightening the hardware of course) would protect the finish from the metal edges of the new bracket. Andrew Baron Santa Fe On Jan 12, 2013, at 5:18 PM, Ron L'Herault wrote: > I've got a Triumph in for clean up and reproducer repair and the owner > said that when he got it, he was given the original signet horn set up > for the machine but it was never installed. Indeed, there are no holes in the back > of the case. He was wondering if he should install it or not. So what > would you do in a case like this, leave it as original, uninstalled, > or complete the installation? > > Ron L > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org > _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
