Re: [Phono-L] Ebay at work

2011-10-28 Thread john robles
y, a very nice model B, and > I made the starting bid $250.00 and a reserve of $500.00. No one bid. I > relisted with a starting bid of $25.00 and a reserve of $500.00, and it sold > for $750!! > John Robles > > > > > F

Re: [Phono-L] Ebay at work

2011-10-28 Thread john robles
, and I made the starting bid $250.00 and a reserve of $500.00. No one bid. I relisted with a starting bid of $25.00 and a reserve of $500.00, and it sold for $750!! John Robles From: Steven Medved To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday

Re: [Phono-L] Photo Attachments

2011-10-23 Thread john robles
Hi Ken. Remember me?? When you send a photo on this board you usually have to use a hosting service like Photobucket, uploding photos then providing a link to them here. It's free and easy to use. Loran is working on another arrangement but the bugs aren't out quite yet. J

Re: [Phono-L] Fraud Artists and Crooks descend on Craigslist

2011-10-23 Thread john robles
Good idea. I have seen that on various ads. John Robles From: "aphonom...@aol.com" To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 10:55 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fraud Artists and Crooks descend on Craigslist When I list on Craigslis

Re: [Phono-L] Help - Stubborn governor weights

2011-10-22 Thread john robles
ryone works together to help each other out John Robles From: Melissa Ricci To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 11:31 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Help - Stubborn governor weights Hi John, Nick and I have had great success getting those stu

Re: [Phono-L] Help - Stubborn governor weights

2011-10-22 Thread john robles
grips to turn the screwdriver as you apply pressure. It works every time for us! The vise-grips give you just enough leverage to do the job and not strip the tiny screw. Good Luck! Melissa --- On Sat, 10/22/11, john robles wrote: From: john robles Subject: [Phono-L] Help - Stubborn governor

[Phono-L] Help - Stubborn governor weights

2011-10-22 Thread john robles
p the screwheads. Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Modern Cylinder Boxes - ARSC Project

2011-10-19 Thread john robles
Sorry I couldn't find my article sooner - this is the one I wanted to refer you to. Not cheap, but good. These are what the cylinder digitization project uses at UCSB. John Robles From: Anthony J. Caruso To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, Octob

Re: [Phono-L] Ortho Victrola 4-40 Before and After

2011-10-15 Thread john robles
don't > like to refinish unless it is absolutely necessary.  Here is a link to the > before and after shots. I always take them because I like to see the > comparison. > > http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/ > > John Robles > ___

Re: [Phono-L] Ortho Victrola 4-40 Before and After

2011-10-15 Thread john robles
less it is absolutely necessary.  Here is a link to the > before and after shots. I always take them because I like to see the > comparison. > > http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/ > > John Robles > ___

[Phono-L] Ortho Victrola 4-40 Before and After

2011-10-15 Thread john robles
ut it really brought back some life to the finish. I like original finishes and I don't like to refinish unless it is absolutely necessary.  Here is a link to the before and after shots. I always take them because I like to see the comparison. http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9

Re: [Phono-L] Modern Cylinder Boxes -

2011-10-11 Thread john robles
. John Robles From: Anthony J. Caruso To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 7:22 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Modern Cylinder Boxes - Hello all. I am looking for a source of modern (i.e. reproduction) cylinder boxes.  I have need of many of them

Re: [Phono-L] shipping cost tricks on eBay, and the tricksters who do them

2011-10-10 Thread john robles
I must say that I can't agree with the opinion on the ebay shipping calculator - I find the shipping calculator to be quite faulty. I lost some money on a couple of shipments by trusting it. Ever since then I use my postal scale and USPS online, and the result is that the Priority Mail cost to s

[Phono-L] Clarence Ferguson Books available

2011-09-18 Thread john robles
ce Ferguson cylinder box label that he used to glue onto original boxes. That is a good offer until I am out of them. The books are $12.50 postpaid inside the US. Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] WTB VV-215 crank

2011-09-18 Thread john robles
Will do From: "victr...@triton.net" To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 5:48 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] WTB VV-215 crank I have one John, on the road right now, but contact me off list latter today please. George > Hi > There is a woman

[Phono-L] WTB VV-215 crank

2011-09-18 Thread john robles
Hi There is a woman who has asked me to find her a crank for her Victrola 215S. She has been carting it around for 40 years with no crank and would like to hear it. Her mother received it as a wedding gift in the late 20s from her father so it means a lot to her. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

[Phono-L] Need an original cygnet spring, anyone?

2011-09-13 Thread john robles
Hello Anyone in need of an original cygnet spring? $40 takes it postpaid. One end is a bit stretched, but it still works. Here is a link to a photo. John http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Cygnet%20Spring/ ___ Phono-L mailing list http://ph

Re: [Phono-L] A-200 Diamond Disc after refreshing finish

2011-09-10 Thread john robles
john9...@pacbell.net writes: Here,  if  you are interested, are some before and after shots of the A-200 after I spent  the afternoon refreshing the finish. John  Robles http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/A200%20Before%20and%20After / _

Re: [Phono-L] A-200 Diamond Disc after refreshing finish

2011-09-09 Thread john robles
refreshing the finish. John  Robles http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/A200%20Before%20and%20After / ___ Phono-L  mailing  list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://p

Re: [Phono-L] The purpose of the mystery box solved

2011-09-07 Thread john robles
for?  Dusting? Cleaning up excess oil? Michael Khanchalian  On Sep 7, 2011, at 12:22 AM, john robles  wrote: > Bill Boruff posted about the  box that Andy Baron and I have inside our A-200s, and here are the photos that  Bill sent showing the purpose of the box. This box is from

[Phono-L] The purpose of the mystery box solved

2011-09-07 Thread john robles
olves the mystery! http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Phonograph%20tool%20box/?action=view¤t=PhonographtoolBox.jpg John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] A-200 Diamond Disc after refreshing finish

2011-09-06 Thread john robles
robles wrote: > Here, if you are interested, are some before and after shots of the A-200 > after I spent the afternoon refreshing the finish. > John Robles > > http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/A200%20Before%20and%20After/ > _

[Phono-L] Here is that weird A200 box we've been discussing

2011-09-06 Thread john robles
Here is a shot of the wooden box attached at the back of the A-200 Diamond Disc machine that we have been discussing. Can't figure out what it is for. The reproducer won't fit in it. Opinions? http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/A-200%20wooden%20box/ J

[Phono-L] A-200 Diamond Disc after refreshing finish

2011-09-06 Thread john robles
Here, if you are interested, are some before and after shots of the A-200 after I spent the afternoon refreshing the finish. John Robles http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/A200%20Before%20and%20After/ ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono

Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room

2011-09-05 Thread john robles
going away to college and guess what I'll be doing in his room? Harvey Kravitz ____ From: john robles To: phonolist Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 12:21 AM Subject: [Phono-L] My phonograph room Here is a link to pics of my phonograph room and machines. I don&#

Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room

2011-09-05 Thread john robles
No, mine has the muffler ball. Funny thing is that it is black, not green. The earliest ones were green, like the one on my A-250. This has the early mute control bar, not the later slide. John From: "tuban...@aol.com" To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, Se

Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room

2011-09-04 Thread john robles
ry and what a great bunch of friends to have.  My friends > only want to borrow money... > Dave > > --- On Sun, 9/4/11, john robles wrote: > > From: john robles > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room > To: "Antique Phonograph List" > Date: Sunday, Se

Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room

2011-09-04 Thread john robles
... Dave --- On Sun, 9/4/11, john robles wrote: From: john robles Subject: Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Sunday, September 4, 2011, 8:37 AM Thanks Dave. Scott Corbett had that sign made for me and there is a story behind the sign. I was selling a

Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room

2011-09-04 Thread john robles
. What a great little item. Dave --- On Sun, 9/4/11, john robles wrote: From: john robles Subject: [Phono-L] My phonograph room To: "phonolist" Date: Sunday, September 4, 2011, 3:21 AM Here is a link to pics of my phonograph room and machines. I don't have much room so I do

[Phono-L] My phonograph room

2011-09-04 Thread john robles
s! http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/My%20Phono%20Room/ John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] FALSE ALARM - Edison maroon Gem Theft

2011-09-03 Thread john robles
Embarrassing but happy ending! At least you have something to chuckle about now. Must be a great relief! John From: Jim Cartwright To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Saturday, September 3, 2011 12:15 PM Subject: [Phono-L] FALSE ALARM - Edison maroon Gem Theft Am

Re: [Phono-L] Edison papers on Auction Kings

2011-08-30 Thread john robles
Wow, to think I flipped past it..what else was on there? That way I'll know when they rerun it, which is often! John From: Tom Jordan To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 7:25 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Edison papers on Auction Kings Did an

Re: [Phono-L] phonograph belt making

2011-08-27 Thread john robles
all types.  I cut mine with a steel rule and a sharp knife so it doesn't have all the "cow curves" that the belting leather that most people sell has. Most commercially available belting leather is crap, you get maybe 2 belts out of two yards. John Robles

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Crank

2011-08-27 Thread john robles
Hi I have a BE, which is slightly shorter because it does not have the 6" mandrel and has a three spring motor rather than four, but I assume the crank is the same. The shaft on it is 7/16 in diameter, the length from inside the shoulder to the end is 2-1/4 inches. ___

Re: [Phono-L] phonograph belt making

2011-08-26 Thread john robles
listed for various machines. So, I assume a  belt is for a specific machine. And not "universal". Again, thanks to all who commented. Later Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Thursday, A

Re: [Phono-L] phonograph belt making

2011-08-25 Thread john robles
. John Robles From: Bob Maffit To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 5:25 PM Subject: [Phono-L] phonograph belt making Phono Listers: I am working on a Edison Standard and at the point I need to make a belt. While doing such

[Phono-L] Items for sale

2011-08-24 Thread john robles
ments and an embossed logo on top, and a very rare tin fro the Belgian Congo in Africa. Here's the link if you would like to look. Thanks John Robles http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Items%20for%20Sale/ ___ Phono-L mailing list ht

Re: [Phono-L] Mystery box (Edison)

2011-08-22 Thread john robles
Ahhh..strange to find them in a Diamond Disc machine.. From: Steve Andersen To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Mystery box (Edison) I have had those boxes in the back of both Amberola 1As that i have owned

Re: [Phono-L] Stuff I bought at CAPS

2011-08-21 Thread john robles
e the prices at that show? Thanks, Ken B. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 3:34 PM To: phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Stuff I bought at CAPS Not that anyone cares, but here are the i

[Phono-L] Stuff I bought at CAPS

2011-08-21 Thread john robles
Not that anyone cares, but here are the items I bought at the show. Three machines and some tchotchkes. http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/CAPS%20Buys%202011/ John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] A-200, A-250 early DD question

2011-08-21 Thread john robles
frame had the frame located near the front of the cabinet. These boxes are in the back. Strange. John Robles From: "bruce78...@comcast.net" To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] A-200, A-250 early D

Re: [Phono-L] A-200, A-250 early DD question

2011-08-21 Thread john robles
Good question Andy, I was wondering what it is for also. It cannot hold a reproducer. From: Andrew Baron To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 9:52 AM Subject: [Phono-L] A-200, A-250 early DD question Can someone educate me on what the sma

[Phono-L] Edison DD Grille Cloth

2011-08-21 Thread john robles
the Amberolas with grained horns, like the V and VI, no cloth was used. It's nice to see the grained horn, but I will replace the original cloth since that what it had to begin with. John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc Diaphragm

2011-08-21 Thread john robles
remove the button and use a bit of hot glue instead of more shellac. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 2:50 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Diamon

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc Diaphragm

2011-08-20 Thread john robles
riginal Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:06 PM To: phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc Diaphragm Hello all Has anyone got a spare Diamond Disc diaphragm with link? I was working on one

[Phono-L] Diamond Disc Diaphragm

2011-08-20 Thread john robles
Hello all Has anyone got a spare Diamond Disc diaphragm with link? I was working on one and i broke...I patched it but i would like to have another complete one. Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Billy Murray tribute on WFMU

2011-08-18 Thread john robles
I would like to save this to my computer and put it on a disc, as a friend of mine wants a copy of it but he does not have a computer nor is he computer literate. So far I have been unsuccessful because it is an m3u file, which is a link that leads you to the music file. Anyone got any ideas on

Re: [Phono-L] A-300 pics uploaded

2011-08-15 Thread john robles
I meant A-200... From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 10:30 AM Subject: [Phono-L] A-300 pics uploaded Here is the link to the pics. John http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Edison%20A-200

[Phono-L] A-300 pics uploaded

2011-08-15 Thread john robles
with original paint horns that are decent seem to still command around $2K on eBay, and gear covers can be repainted and striped if they're that far gone.  Andy Baron Santa Fe On Aug 15, 2011, at 7:54 AM, john robles wrote: > Got back from the CAPS show yesterday, saw some of you there

Re: [Phono-L] 2011 CAPS show

2011-08-15 Thread john robles
must have been having a very slow time of it.  Nice ones with original paint horns that are decent seem to still command around $2K on eBay, and gear covers can be repainted and striped if they're that far gone.  Andy Baron Santa Fe On Aug 15, 2011, at 7:54 AM, john robles wrote:

Re: [Phono-L] Odd pairing

2011-08-15 Thread john robles
I hate to see people get taken in by this type of shenanigan. Possibly the seller doesn't know what it is, but it is still sad. John Robles From: Andrew Baron To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 7:26 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Odd pa

[Phono-L] 2011 CAPS show

2011-08-15 Thread john robles
ons in the corners. It also has an unusual start/stop mechanism, unlike any other DD. I will upload photos. There were a variety of nice machines at the show, Vic VIs, Operas, etc. Here is a link to a sampling of the phonos available.  http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/CAPS%20

Re: [Phono-L] Model O Reproducer Instructions

2011-08-07 Thread john robles
g 2011 09:44:37 -0600 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Model O Reproducer Instructions > > Has anyone further information on this?  I'd like to see it as well. > > Best to all, > Andy Baron > > > On Aug 6, 2011, at 3:52 PM, john robles wrote: > > > Hell

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet spring - embarrassing discovery

2011-08-07 Thread john robles
an benefit at times from your situation & response. again, thanks later Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 1:44 PM To: phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Cygnet spring

Re: [Phono-L] Model O Reproducer Instructions

2011-08-07 Thread john robles
Here is a link to a jpg of the sheet. If you read at the end, I think there is more to it, probably on the next page. This is from the English EPM, it does not appear in the American version. http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Model%20O%20Instructions/ John Robles

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
ound a shaft to tighten it up a bit? RonL -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 11:49 AM To: phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question Hello all I recently purcha

[Phono-L] Model O Reproducer Instructions

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
l set issued by Wendell Moore). There are no missing pages. Anybody know why this would be? Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Cygnet spring - embarrassing discovery

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
Hello all I am rather embarrassed to admit this..but I felt the feedscrew and it was pretty dry..so I oiled it and I turned the feednut screw about a quarter of a turn..and no more problem. I even adjusted the suspensio bold down an inch, and still no binding problem..I think I didn't have the f

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
pring question Put a plug in the bottom of the crane mount which will lift your crane up until you can find a taller one. On Aug 6, 2011, at 2:52 PM, john robles wrote: > I think the crane should be taller. They did have different sizes for > different purposes. I am putting a top mount

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
a configuration issue,  perhaps the wrong size crane for your cygnet. --  Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Aug 6, 2011, at 11:48 AM, john robles  wrote: > Hello all > I recently  purchased an original cygnet suspension spring. All of my Cygnet hardware was  original with the exception o

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
ere. My bet us that this is a configuration issue, perhaps the wrong size crane for your cygnet. -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Aug 6, 2011, at 11:48 AM, john robles wrote: > Hello all > I recently purchased an original cygnet suspension spring. All of my Cygnet > hardware was original with th

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
relaxation, and it's highly doubtful this could have happened here. My bet us that this is a configuration issue, perhaps the wrong size crane for your cygnet. -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Aug 6, 2011, at 11:48 AM, john robles wrote: > Hello all > I recently purchased an original cygn

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
on their own, without many cycles of tension and > relaxation, and it's highly doubtful this could have happened here. My bet us > that this is a configuration issue, perhaps the wrong size crane for your > cygnet. > > -- Peter > pjfra...@mac.com > > On Aug 6, 2011

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
until you have to tangle with a solid mount cygnet horn! M On Sat, Aug 6, 2011 at 9:11 AM, john robles wrote: > New as in repro?? My crane is original... > > > > > From: Barry Kasindorf > To: Antique Phonograph List > Sent: Saturday

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
On 8/6/2011 11:48 AM, john robles wrote: > Hello all > I recently purchased an original cygnet suspension spring. All of my Cygnet > hardware was original with the exception of the spring, so it seemed like a > golden opportunity. What I didn't consider was the strength (or lack

[Phono-L] Cygnet suspension spring question

2011-08-06 Thread john robles
hese? Anyone got a longer lower portion they would trade?? Thanks! John Robles. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Test

2011-07-31 Thread john robles
I got it! Thanks. --- On Sun, 7/31/11, Steven Medved wrote: From: Steven Medved Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Test To: "Phono-l" Date: Sunday, July 31, 2011, 11:34 AM Test successful, hopefully John will get this as well. Steve > From: lo...@oldcrank.com > Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:14:04 -0700 > T

Re: [Phono-L] Hello??

2011-07-30 Thread john robles
ches, and Phono-L seemed to suffer from one this week. I noticed some wonkiness in the email server earlier this week, but just today had a chance to sit down and diagnose it. I think I've got it all sorted out now, so we should be good to go! Loran On Jul 30, 2011, at 12:10 PM, john roble

Re: [Phono-L] Hello??

2011-07-30 Thread john robles
o tell you:  the new list mom is Helen Waite. If you are having trouble with anything list-related, please go to Helen Waite. Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Jul 30, 2011, at 12:10 PM, john robles wrote: > I mean I wrote Loran. > > --- On Sat, 7/30/11, john robles wro

Re: [Phono-L] Hello??

2011-07-30 Thread john robles
I mean I wrote Loran. --- On Sat, 7/30/11, john robles wrote: From: john robles Subject: [Phono-L] Hello?? To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 12:05 PM Haven't received any messages for a couple of weeks..I've posted, but haven't seen the post come up..a

Re: [Phono-L] Saturday Evening Chat Reminder

2011-07-30 Thread john robles
Is that why my posts don't appear and neither Mike Sorter nor I have received messages in a couple of weeks? --- On Sat, 7/30/11, Loran Hughes wrote: From: Loran Hughes Subject: [Phono-L] Saturday Evening Chat Reminder To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 11:29 AM Jus

[Phono-L] Hello??

2011-07-30 Thread john robles
Haven't received any messages for a couple of weeks..I've posted, but haven't seen the post come up..also wrote Jerry but the email came back as refused. Am I an outcast??? Shunned??? John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Diamond Disc casters

2011-07-24 Thread john robles
Anybody got a set of 4 Diamond Disc casters? I got a machine that has replacements, and while they roll smoothly, anytime you tip the cabinet they fall out. I'd like to get originals cuz I am picky that way... Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L ma

Re: [Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820

2011-07-18 Thread john robles
Wow, that's astounding! John --- On Mon, 7/18/11, Steven Medved wrote: From: Steven Medved Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820 To: "Phono-l" Date: Monday, July 18, 2011, 6:10 PM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_QL8C4l6W4 > Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:33:53 -0700 > From: smst..

Re: [Phono-L] Speaking of Edison Boxes...

2011-07-10 Thread john robles
nday, July 10, 2011, 7:29 PM That I don't knowI haven't seen enough of them or enough literature to compare types.  If memory serves, they were advertised in the early issues of the EPM.  Have a look. - Original Message - From: "john robles" To: "Ant

Re: [Phono-L] Speaking of Edison Boxes...

2011-07-10 Thread john robles
use damage. Dave --- On Sun, 7/10/11, john robles wrote: From: john robles Subject: [Phono-L] Speaking of Edison Boxes... To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sunday, July 10, 2011, 3:23 PM I licked into an Edison Dealer shelf file box, the type that Edison Dealers filed Gold Moulded Records i

Re: [Phono-L] Speaking of Edison Boxes...

2011-07-10 Thread john robles
boxes. > http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Edison%20Box/ > John Robles > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcr

[Phono-L] Speaking of Edison Boxes...

2011-07-10 Thread john robles
w all I have to do is find four mint copies of the same title to display in it! Check the third pic, you can still see the outline of four boxes. http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Edison%20Box/ John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://

[Phono-L] BA labels unlocked

2011-07-07 Thread john robles
Sorry, I had the setting on private - click on the link and you can see my custom BA labels now.! http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2952769/ba-labels-pdf-july-6-2011-10-48-pm-170k?da=y ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] New Custom Blue Amberol Labels Available

2011-07-06 Thread john robles
11-10-48pm-170k?da=y Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] frozen Edison Home pot metal bearing

2011-07-06 Thread john robles
Hi Mike Have you removed the mandrel and shaft yet? That is pretty much mandatory.. The way I did it (and there may be better ways, this is the way I learned to do it) is to grasp the mandrel with rubber gloved hands and twist it back and forth until it comes off the shaft. This can take some ti

Re: [Phono-L] Edison feedscrew on mandrel shaft... Triumph, M, Home...

2011-07-04 Thread john robles
I must agree. I had to have a feedscrew rethreaded some years ago, and the machinist told me he had to use an old lathe of his dad's to make the buttress thread at the correct pitch. Can of worms hereby opened. John Robles --- On Mon, 7/4/11, clockworkh...@aol.com wrote: From: clock

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc coming to CA?

2011-06-29 Thread john robles
Forgot to put a smily face in there so you know I am being friendly!! --- On Wed, 6/29/11, john robles wrote: From: john robles Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc coming to CA? To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 6:50 AM Hi Bill Kurt posted that email a

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc coming to CA?

2011-06-29 Thread john robles
Hi Bill Kurt posted that email about the L-19 in response to my request to the group in which I am looking for a possible replacement for my DD A-250, so you're going to have to get in line behind me!   I sent Kurt a private response but haven't received a reply yet; when I do I will let you kno

[Phono-L] Redone Model D maroon Gem for sale

2011-06-27 Thread john robles
Hello All A friend of mine is desperately trying to pry my Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph model A-250 out of my clenched hands, and in order to do this he would like to sell this maroon Gem. It has been totally and professionally repainted, with new decals. There is a model K reproducer that nee

[Phono-L] Diamond Disc coming to CA?

2011-06-27 Thread john robles
Hi I am also looking for another A-250 or some other very nice Diamond Disc machine for me or my friend. Anyone have anything unusual in an upright? I don't have room for a console. John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Robles' Edison-Clarence Ferguson transcript

2011-06-25 Thread john robles
no more. Thanks again John Robles --- On Fri, 6/24/11, harvey kravitz wrote: From: harvey kravitz Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Robles' Edison-Clarence Ferguson transcript To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Friday, June 24, 2011, 2:03 PM I got my copy and it was well done and very prof

[Phono-L] Need to contact Jan Horne

2011-06-18 Thread john robles
I lost her email address and need to get her a message - if you see this Jan, please respond off list. If someone has her email address and can get this to her, it would be appreciated! Thanks John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
Hi Harvey Did I send yo my address? If not it is John Robles 290 Frances St Ventura, CA 93003. Thanks! I will need your address too. John --- On Tue, 6/14/11, harvey kravitz wrote: From: harvey kravitz Subject: Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available To: "Antique Phono

Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
t; > On Jun 13, 2011, at 11:35 PM, john robles wrote: > >  Hello All >> Due to the importance of sharing this information with the collecting >> community (and after a search of the United States Copyright Office!), I am >> happy to announce that I am offering, in a new and ve

Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
I think you are referring to me...sorry about that. People have been emailing me and I respond without checking if it is offline or not! John Robles --- On Tue, 6/14/11, Dennis Back wrote: From: Dennis Back Subject: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor To: &qu

Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book and Leo Kimmett

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
Hi Steve I'd have to say that Leo's forethought in recording that interview is one of the most important events in phonographic history. It is extremely rare to have a first hand pipeline to the office. Did you know that when Clarence moved from his Chicago store to his family farm in Merrill,

Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
H Steve Leo died on November 13, 2008 in Canon City, Colorado. The photo of him that I used in the book is the only one of him I know of, and was used in the obituary. John --- On Tue, 6/14/11, srsel...@aol.com wrote: From: srsel...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edi

[Phono-L] Leo Kimmett and Copyright

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
Hello all A correspondent asked me about copyright, and revealed to me that someone else was selling the book at one point and that it was still under copyright to Leo Kimmett.  Here is the information on that, to set the record straight, and I thiank my correspondent because this is something t

[Phono-L] How to Order the Ferguson Book

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
Thank you John Robles. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Important Note About Paypal Orders

2011-06-14 Thread john robles
If using paypal for the Ferguson book, please use the Personal Payment tab and select Payment Owed. That way i don't have to pay a fee. Please send e an email with your address. When you use the Personal Payment tab, the receiver does not receive the shipping address displayed in the notificatio

[Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available

2011-06-13 Thread john robles
International rates will be higher.  Pament can be made by Paypal or by check.  Please feel free to ask questions. Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Books for sale

2011-06-13 Thread john robles
Media mail is fine John-if you send me an email with your address I will send you a ck as well as the send too. Good doing business again with you. Abe On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 7:22 PM, john robles wrote: > Oops, thought this was private, sorry! Well, as you can all tell, the > Stereo Vi

[Phono-L] Help me cut a diaphragm!

2011-06-08 Thread john robles
Hello all Can anyone suggest the best way to cut down a mica diaphragm with a minimum of splitting of the layers of mica? Every time I've cut mica in the past it seems to split. Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Books for sale

2011-06-07 Thread john robles
--- On Tue, 6/7/11, john robles wrote: From: john robles Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Books for sale To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 7:16 PM You are the first responder, so it is yours. Media mail ok? That's the cheapest tho slowest way. John --- On T

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