[Phono-L] Klingsor machine

Hi group, I have been interested in Klingsor machines for some time, having restored one recently. But I have become distressed about the sale of a machine on eBay by GoAntiques. I was wondering whether anyone else has been concerned about this auctioneer. The same machine has been placed

[Phono-L] Klingsor machine

In a message dated 8/26/2007 6:41:01 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, k...@lemur.org writes: If you look carefully at the items in the previous auction and the ones in their new auction, you will see that they are the same. Really odd! Ken Danckaert Thanks Ken, I hadn't looked at the

[Phono-L] I need help! (Or a big screwdriver)

I've collected 30+ years and in that time have seen or purchased several Victrolas that were injured because someone used a screwdriver to pry open the locked lid. I've always wondered what was that knucklehead thinking? (Can you tell where this is going?) Today I purchased a beautiful golden

[Phono-L] I need help! (Or a big screwdriver)

I assume you've already taken this into account, but if not: Make sure that the lid isn't bearing hard against the side of the lock bolt, as might occur if there's a slight warp to the lid, or if the hinge is distorted. Try gently pushing it left, right, forward or rearward while you try

[Phono-L] I need help! (Or a big screwdriver)

If the key locked it then the same key will unlock it. I have no first hand knowledge of the internal working of that lock. But the thing that usually fixes balky locks for me is a dry lubricant. Something like powdered mica. Stay away from graphite or oil, far away. This can take some