Re: [Phono-L] Interesting or Uninteresting Suitcase standard observation.
3624 is an early one. As per Edison there is no definate cut off regarding the ones without the gear cover. The new model A appeared around 30,000 and yet I know of a suitcase around 42,000 and a bed plate around 44,000 with the raised lug. The armed C was made into 1907 for two reasons, Edison never wasted and to upgrade the carriage with the two clips an arm was needed. The serial number of the C will let you know when it was upgraded. Steve Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:49:31 -0500 From: b...@taney.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Interesting or Uninteresting Suitcase standard observation. It has a winged C and older style carriage thumbscrew. Serial #3624 Bill On 3/25/13 8:23 PM, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: Hello Bill, What is the serial number of the Standard? The early ones do not have a gear cover. Did it have a reproducer? Steve Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:56:46 -0500 From: b...@taney.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Interesting or Uninteresting Suitcase standard observation. I picked up a suitcase standard very inexpensively today (of the 2 clip variety). I got it and started to look at it and realized that it's mechanism is different than the banner model A standard. The spring barrel is smaller and appears to use a different spring and the turn off mechanism appears different and just presses on the governor yolk instead of having a felt brake of it's own. In addition, it appears no gear cover ever existed for this machine as there are no holes and no way to affix the model A 2 minute gear cover without drilling a hole. I thought the mechanisms were identical, so I guess it was just a bit of education. Bill ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Slamming Steve, was: Attn: Steve Medved, re: original hinge block
Since I have no real idea of what the issue was/is with the hinge block, I can only say that trust is the real issue... I have sent Steve parts, that if they were to be lost or misplaced, they would definitely be a needle in a haystack to find and re-purchase. However, since I TRUST Steve to take care of them in a competent and professional matter, I have not worried. In fact, if my parts had been lost for whatever reason, I would still trust him that it was beyond his control, because of who he is. Who would offer to send the parts at no charge in this day and age, just to make up for some misunderstanding??? I have trusted a motor for my Fairy Phonograph lamp to a collector/electrician, who I know is making every effort to repair it - and, has he had it since last fall... some things take time. If he loses it, or misplaces it - I am screwed, but I 'TRUST him and he hasn't proved me wrong. But.. to make an issue over a hinge block is another issue in itself, as is a week of waiting... get over it, if it got lost it can easily be replaced and it wouldn't be Steve's fault. From: pjfra...@mac.com Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:03:23 -0700 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Slamming Steve, was: Attn: Steve Medved, re: original hinge block Interesting. Just found a quote online, from someone we're getting to know better today, and which can also be applied to this unfortunate situation: This is indeed unfortunate. But everyone please remember that the people who do things such as this set up bad vibes for themselves in the universe. Sooner or later, those vibes catch up with them. People are ultimately and individually responsible for their deeds, and what ever they do in their lives sticks to them. -- Chuck Richards, from http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewtopic.php?f=2t=12347 So according to your own philosophy, the universe will soon be pointing certain tools right back at you. Hope they're not too sharp. -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Mar 24, 2013, at 6:49 PM, chuck richards chuc...@all2easy.net wrote: No slamming intended. Just using whatever means are available to resolve this. There are certain tools around, and sometimes they need to be used. Chuck Original Message From: kb...@charter.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Attn: Steve Medved, re: original hinge block Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:45:52 -0500 I just can't sit idle with a slam towards Steve. He is one of the nicest and most knowledgeable phonograph collector/historian that I have had the privilege to know. Ditto to George's comment below. Give him a break!!! Ken Brekke -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Paul Christenzen Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 6:12 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Attn: Steve Medved, re: original hinge block ONE WEEK... come on - Steve's the most honest, reliableand able guy I've met in 40 years of collecting - sheesh...give the guy a chance to breathe before you try to embarrass him!! ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org $4.95/mo. National Dialup, Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus, 5mb personal web space. 5x faster dialup for only $9.95/mo. No contracts, No fees, No Kidding! See http://www.All2Easy.net for more details! ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Frustration with EBay Sellers - an update with a twist
Think you are sick and tired of eBay sellers and the frustration they cause?Apparently everyone is in the same boat: (CAUTION - Rated R for language)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Uv5bxPnJzw ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Slamming Steve, was: Attn: Steve Medved, re: original hinge block
I am so sorry that I did not check my email earlier to respond to this quicker. Steve is the best person, collector and repairman that Nick and I have ever had the pleasure of working with! He is honest, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. When we were brand new to the hobby Steve took us under his wing and taught us so much. He has restored all of our reproducers and recorders! We have literally sent him a bag of pieces and he sent back a perfect reproducer at an unbelievably fair price. He continues to be the only person we trust with our collection and he is our go to guy for questions and advice. Anyone who would say a word against him either has their own issues or the whole thing is a huge misunderstanding. I am glad to see all the support for him on the list. He has earned it! Melissa --- On Tue, 3/26/13, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Slamming Steve, was: Attn: Steve Medved, re: original hinge block To: phono-l@oldcrank.org phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 8:20 PM Since I have no real idea of what the issue was/is with the hinge block, I can only say that trust is the real issue... I have sent Steve parts, that if they were to be lost or misplaced, they would definitely be a needle in a haystack to find and re-purchase. However, since I TRUST Steve to take care of them in a competent and professional matter, I have not worried. In fact, if my parts had been lost for whatever reason, I would still trust him that it was beyond his control, because of who he is. Who would offer to send the parts at no charge in this day and age, just to make up for some misunderstanding??? I have trusted a motor for my Fairy Phonograph lamp to a collector/electrician, who I know is making every effort to repair it - and, has he had it since last fall... some things take time. If he loses it, or misplaces it - I am screwed, but I 'TRUST him and he hasn't proved me wrong. But.. to make an issue over a hinge block is another issue in itself, as is a week of waiting... get over it, if it got lost it can easily be replaced and it wouldn't be Steve's fault. From: pjfra...@mac.com Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:03:23 -0700 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Slamming Steve, was: Attn: Steve Medved, re: original hinge block Interesting. Just found a quote online, from someone we're getting to know better today, and which can also be applied to this unfortunate situation: This is indeed unfortunate. But everyone please remember that the people who do things such as this set up bad vibes for themselves in the universe. Sooner or later, those vibes catch up with them. People are ultimately and individually responsible for their deeds, and what ever they do in their lives sticks to them. -- Chuck Richards, from http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewtopic.php?f=2t=12347 So according to your own philosophy, the universe will soon be pointing certain tools right back at you. Hope they're not too sharp. -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Mar 24, 2013, at 6:49 PM, chuck richards chuc...@all2easy.net wrote: No slamming intended. Just using whatever means are available to resolve this. There are certain tools around, and sometimes they need to be used. Chuck Original Message From: kb...@charter.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Attn: Steve Medved, re: original hinge block Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:45:52 -0500 I just can't sit idle with a slam towards Steve. He is one of the nicest and most knowledgeable phonograph collector/historian that I have had the privilege to know. Ditto to George's comment below. Give him a break!!! Ken Brekke -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Paul Christenzen Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 6:12 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Attn: Steve Medved, re: original hinge block ONE WEEK... come on - Steve's the most honest, reliableand able guy I've met in 40 years of collecting - sheesh...give the guy a chance to breathe before you try to embarrass him!! ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org $4.95/mo. National Dialup, Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus, 5mb personal web space. 5x faster dialup for only $9.95/mo. No contracts, No fees, No Kidding! See http://www.All2Easy.net for more details! ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___
