Re: [Phono-L] Little Wonder Phono problems

[George via Phono-L]

I was following your thread Ron, but had nothing to offer. Had checked 
some of my references and nothing at all shows up for a Little Wonder.


Thank you,
Great Lakes Antique Phonograph
George Vollema
9496 N Woodbridge Ave
Bitely MI 49309
231-745-7175
victr...@triton.net
www.victroladoctor.com

On 5/8/2019 10:25 AM, Ron L'Herault via Phono-L wrote:


I was hoping my little jest would prompt some reaction from list 
members.   Facebook has really screwed up mailing list participation 
but I still find the mailing list a better/easier way to share info 
and/or get help.


Ron L

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*Sent:* Tuesday, May 07, 2019 11:49 PM
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*Subject:* Re: [Phono-L] Little Wonder Phono problems

I’m still here too!

Sent from my iPhone

-- Peter

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On May 7, 2019, at 8:33 PM, Jim Nichol via Phono-L 
mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org>> wrote:


Ron, I doubt you and Mike are the only people left on this list.
But I’ve only run into problems like yours twice. One was a Busy
Bee disc phono. I did find a problem with binding in the governor
gearing, but I think a weak spring was the real problem. Also, my
Edison Opera stopped working after traveling to Chicago. It was
easily fixed when I found that governor shaft wouldn’t turn. I
loosened a set screw and allowed a little play in the governor
shaft, and all was well.

Jim Nichol



On May 7, 2019, at 9:43 PM, Ron L'Herault via Phono-L
mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org>> wrote:

The old spring was 5/8 by .018.   I’ve just installed a 5/8 by
.022  which seems to be about the same length, around 8 5eet I
believe.  It’s a NOS Honest Quaker (I actually have two of
these!).  It may be a bit better.  I think I’m going to try a
counter weight on the “tone arm” to lighten the reproduce a bit. 
That may let it play through an 8” record.

Looks like you and I are the only ones on the oldcrank phonograph
list.  NO one else commented.

Ron L

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]*On Behalf Of*Mike Tucker
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*Sent:*Saturday, May 04, 2019 6:13 PM
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*Subject:*Re: [Phono-L] Little Wonder Phono problems

Ron,

What is the width of the spring?

The Windsor listing gives the following for small toy motors
(Genola, Baby Grand,Carryola Cub, Pei-o-phone, Artone,
Featherweight etc) with pear shape holes as ½” x .022 x 8feet.

For old type toy motors the dimensions are 9/16” x .025 x 10 feet.

I have no specific listing for the Little Wonder.

Best wishes,

Mike Tucker

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*Cc:*Ron L'Herault mailto:lhera...@verizon.net>>
*Subject:*[Phono-L] Little Wonder Phono problems

I’ve been sent a LW phono with a host of small problems.  This is
a Vertical only machine that according to the lit. should use a
sapphire ball.   The governor springs were wrong.  I’ve got two
with Columbia weights that are pretty close.  Had to make a lower
bearing for the governor.  It’s  tad sloppy but rotational speed
seems fairly consistent until the record slows half way into the
side.   I suspect the spring is the wrong size (too long and maybe
too thick).  S,  what size should the spring be?  There is a
dish shaped washer on the winding gear side of the spring.
Should the upward curve of the dish be towards the spring or
towards the winding gear?  Should the spring be exposed on its
other end or was there another dish or flat disk there?    Anybody
know?  And does anyone know the actual length, width, thickness of
the gov. springs?

Thanks,

Ron L

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Re: [Phono-L] canadian phono parts supplier

[George via Phono-L]

Yep and he has been retired and out of business for 5 years or so now. 
Made very nice quality parts.

Thank you,
Shop will be closed Dec 26th thru about the first week in April 2018
Great Lakes Antique Phonograph
George Vollema
9496 N Woodbridge Ave
Bitely MI 49309
231-745-7175
victr...@triton.net
www.victroladoctor.com

On 10/16/2017 1:43 PM, Grant Kornberg via Phono-L wrote:
> That's Mirek Stehlik.  Not sure if he's still making parts.
>
> --Grant
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> -Original Message-
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> Subject: [Phono-L] canadian phono parts supplier
>
> Hi Gang!
>
> I just came across a fuzzy print out/photocopy of parts available from a
> Canadian supplier. It looks like it is from the year 2000. Print portions
> are barely readable but it looks like the e-mail is phonoparts@?oh.ca
> The page is headed, "Quality Reproductions" It notes, 'No Gears, No
> Springs" in a little box but has reproducers, Col. clutch cranks Betinni
> spiders and such, as well as a page of Berliner and Victor horn machine
> parts. Does this ring a bell with anyone? Know who it is? Are they still
> around?
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> Ron L
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Re: [Phono-L] instructions for rebuilding Orthophonic reproducers

[George via Phono-L]

Not sure about any on line instructions Bob, but if he/you has questions 
I'm happy to try and help.

Thank you,
Great Lakes Antique Phonograph
George Vollema
9496 N Woodbridge Ave
Bitely MI 49309
231-745-7175
victr...@triton.net
www.victroladoctor.com

On 11/13/2016 10:10 PM, Bob Maffit via Phono-L wrote:
>
> Ron:
>
> You are the first to respond.
>
> He has been able to disassemble the reproducer for the most part. It 
> looks like maybe someone had attempted repair prior however, obviously 
> some of the ball bearings are gone.
>
> The needle bar seems “hung up” so we had hoped for instructions or 
> diagrams before proceeding as maybe some type of sequence is part of 
> the solution.
>
> Your assistance is appreciated.
>
> Later
>
> Bob
>
> *From:*Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] *On Behalf Of 
> *Ron L'Herault via Phono-L
> *Sent:* Sunday, November 13, 2016 5:08 PM
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> *Subject:* Re: [Phono-L] instructions for rebuilding Orthophonic 
> reproducers
>
> Any luck with this?   It's not a terrible job if the unit comes apart 
> OK and does not suffer from pot metal disintegration issues.  A friend 
> of mine had made special jigs to hold things in position while doing 
> tasks such as reinstalling the rather tiny ball bearings.
>
> Ron L
>
> *From:*Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] *On Behalf Of 
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> Listers:
>
> I am looking for a reference online or / in print some ware I can get 
> instructions and or diagrams for rebuilding a Orthophonic reproducer.
>
> My friend who does support me on projects which I can’t do, is a 
> little perplexed and wants some guidance before proceeding.
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> Thanks in advance
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> Bob
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Re: [Phono-L] Swiss made, Gold plated?

[George via Phono-L]

The motor is out of one of the big Sonora Grand models. I've seen this 
style in a number of variation and they always mount to the bottom of 
the motor cavity.  Some of the models had a record counter and that is 
what the top hardware is for.  Motor appears incomplete and finding 
mating parts will be all but impossible, still a good parts motor as 
these are scare.

Thank you,
Great Lakes Antique Phonograph
George Vollema
9496 N Woodbridge Ave
Bitely MI 49309
231-745-7175
victr...@triton.net
www.victroladoctor.com

On 8/12/2016 2:17 PM, Ron L'Herault via Phono-L wrote:
> Don't remember if we can attach pics here but I tried anyhow.  I'm trying to
> find out what this large Swiss made motor might have come out of.  It is
> missing its spindle and associated gear(s) and probably a few other bits and
> pieces.  I think the long flat thing up the top is part of a mechanism to
> tell how many records one can play on a winding.  The two heavy metal
> brackets came with it as well.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ron L
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Re: [Phono-L] Mikky Phone reproducer wanted

[George via Phono-L]

Yes please send photo John.

Thank you,
Great Lakes Antique Phonograph
George Vollema
9496 N Woodbridge Ave
Bitely MI 49309
231-745-7175
victr...@triton.net
www.victroladoctor.com

On 6/5/2016 7:54 PM, John Robles via Phono-L wrote:
> Hello
>
> I am looking for a reproducer for a portable Mikky Phone. This is a 
> small metal-boxed phonograph made in Japan, something on the order of 
> a Cameraphone. I can supply a pic of the reproducer if needed. It is 
> all nockel with a brown metal circular piece on the fron that says 
> Mikky Phone,
>
> Thanks
>
> John Robles
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