Re: [Phono-L] N reproducers on standard E's BORING MATERIAL ALERT

2013-01-12 Thread clockworkhome
Thank you Steve, to me this is definitely NOT boring. It helps those of us interested in telling the Edison story in a more complete way to see trends and get a better picture of the closing days to the outside horn Edison cylinder machines. Please keep up the great work. Al ___

Re: [Phono-L] update that Triumph or not?

2013-01-12 Thread clockworkhome
What Triumph cabinet does it have? If it is a banner Triumph Model A then I would definitely NOT drill holes into one of these cabinets. The later raised panel with a thicker wood is better suited from a material strength viewpoint. What reproducer does it have? A Model O in a horizontal ca

Re: [Phono-L] update that Triumph or not?

2013-01-12 Thread Andrew Baron
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, si

[Phono-L] update that Triumph or not?

2013-01-12 Thread Ron L'Herault
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

Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles

2013-01-12 Thread Steven Medved
cyber_tigger (11254) What's Walt Sommers' eBay seller name? > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:49:04 -0500 > From: chris...@cox.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > CC: bassethoundt...@gmail.com > S

Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles

2013-01-12 Thread chrisk33
How many resharpenings can you get from a single needle? What's the difference between a Wade No. 1 and a No. 2 cutter? What's Walt Sommers' eBay seller name? Thanks, Chris ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles

2013-01-12 Thread William Berndt
I order the Japanese susudake needles from that same eBay seller. I keep the needles in a jar with a silica packet to keep them as dry as possible. If your machine has an automatic brake, disengage it. For some reason when I leave it on, the bamboo point won't make it through a 10" record, b

Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles

2013-01-12 Thread edisone1
Jolly Coppersmith, played on a Credenza, sounds pretty good with these. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fKOdMeL458 On 01/12/13, Bob Maffit wrote: Steve: Thanks, I think I will give them a try. I did find a little supply of original Bamboo needles in my phonograph needle supplies. It will

Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles

2013-01-12 Thread Bob Maffit
Steve: Thanks, I think I will give them a try. I did find a little supply of original Bamboo needles in my phonograph needle supplies. It will be interesting to compare the new to the old. Later Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.o

[Phono-L] Bamboo needles

2013-01-12 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fiber-US-Grown-White-Bamboo-Needles-for-Victrola-Phonograph-25-pieces-made-in-US-/251212508227 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org