Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola - electric motor question

2019-11-07 Thread Robert Wright via Phono-L
Phono-L Cc: Greg Bogantz Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola - electric motor question Ron has a good point. Most of the early electric motors that were used in the first electrified phonographs were of the "universal" type. I seem to remember seeing this type in the earl

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola - electric motor question

2019-11-06 Thread Greg Bogantz via Phono-L
nk.org] On Behalf Of Robert Wright via Phono-L Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 3:39 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc: Robert Wright Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola - electric motor question Anyone? No one here knows about these Columbia electric motors? I would be shocked if that we

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola - electric motor question

2019-11-06 Thread SN Medved via Phono-L
I saved the photo because I had never seen or heard of one. From: Phono-L on behalf of Robert Wright via Phono-L Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 3:38 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc: Robert Wright Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola - electric motor

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola - electric motor question

2019-11-06 Thread Peter Fraser via Phono-L
I know enough about them to use one to shock you... But seriously if you can send a good bunch of pictures some of us might be able to help. Wires and the location where they connect, jacks or connectors, switches, any labeling or badges, etc. Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com >

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola - electric motor question

2019-11-06 Thread Ron L'Herault via Phono-L
3:39 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc: Robert Wright Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola - electric motor question Anyone? No one here knows about these Columbia electric motors? I would be shocked if that were true! On Oct 25, 2019, at 5:35 PM, Robert Wright via Phono-L wrote

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola - electric motor question

2019-11-06 Thread Robert Wright via Phono-L
Anyone? No one here knows about these Columbia electric motors? I would be shocked if that were true! On Oct 25, 2019, at 5:35 PM, Robert Wright via Phono-L wrote: > Hello, all! Got a question on behalf of a lovely couple I get this weekend > regarding a big, beautiful Columbia

[Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Mignonette (later style)

2015-08-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I have an opportunity to pick one of these up; it's a nice-looking machine, and complete, though the spring(s) need to be replaced, and the mahogany finish is all alligatored. Does anyone have any experience with these? Particularly, I'd like to know a) how many springs the motor has; b) how

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Mignonette (later style)

2015-08-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
the same as Victrola springs so I think it is OK to replace just one if needs be. Ron L From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 6:18 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Mignonette (later style) I have

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola

2013-11-17 Thread DanKj
They must be somewhat printer-friendly; the reprints I see on ebay are obviously the same scans from Nipperhead - Original Message - There is also a multi-model booklet in reproduction often for sale on eBay. It is also available digitally for onscreen reference only (it is not

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola

2013-11-17 Thread Rich
Printing those off of nipperhead is not difficult at all. On 11/17/2013 03:34 AM, DanKj wrote: They must be somewhat printer-friendly; the reprints I see on ebay are obviously the same scans from Nipperhead - Original Message - There is also a multi-model booklet in reproduction

[Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola

2013-10-22 Thread john coffman
Hi all,I recently acquired a Columbia Grafonola with an electric motor a burled walnut case.The only info I could find on line was a picture of one identical to mine which was referred to as a model 150E.Any info on this model would be appreciated such as owners manual or rarity.Thanks,John

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola

2013-10-22 Thread Mark
John, Here is a link to the definitive catalog of Columbia Disc machines. http://www.mulhollandpress.com/Columbia.htm It has been out of print for many years, the replacement is available only in digital form and has more content. The last two printed books I saw at the Union show went for

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola

2013-10-22 Thread Ron L'Herault
: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 5:08 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola John, Here is a link to the definitive catalog of Columbia Disc machines. http://www.mulhollandpress.com/Columbia.htm It has been out of print for many years, the replacement is available only

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola

2013-10-22 Thread Ron L'Herault
-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john coffman Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 4:53 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Hi all,I recently acquired a Columbia Grafonola with an electric motor a burled walnut case.The only info I could find on line was a picture

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola

2013-10-22 Thread john coffman
Thanks Ron.Any info is greatly appreciated.John -Original Message- From: Ron L'Herault Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 8:07 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola 1915 is the date given in the Col. book. It sold for $150.00 and had the additional

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola

2013-10-22 Thread Arvin Casas
...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john coffman Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 4:53 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Hi all,I recently acquired a Columbia Grafonola with an electric motor a burled walnut case.The only info I could find on line

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola

2013-10-22 Thread Ron L'Herault
...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john coffman Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 4:53 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Hi all,I recently acquired a Columbia Grafonola with an electric motor a burled walnut case.The only info I could

[Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Favorite

2010-11-25 Thread Susan Odom
Hi, I'm new to this list and I hope you can help me! I have what I think is a Columbia Grafonola Favorite about 1911-1920 I think, but I am not sure. It is missing a hand crank and the hard ware piece (attaches with two screws) that encircles the whole where the crank goes. I think it is in

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Favorite

2010-11-25 Thread hexaphone
a Joyous Thanksgiving!   Ron --- On Thu, 11/25/10, Susan Odom su...@hillsidehomestead.com wrote: From: Susan Odom su...@hillsidehomestead.com Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Favorite To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thursday, November 25, 2010, 11:59 AM Hi, I'm new to this list and I hope you

[Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Shipping Crate

2010-09-27 Thread Glenn Longwell
I haven't used the list for selling something before so please pardon the post. I put up a Grafonola crate on ebay and it didn't sell. I would like to find a new home for this pretty unique piece. I've had it for a number of years. I'm tempted to take it apart just for the logo on the one

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Shipping Crate

2010-09-27 Thread D P Ingram
Shame you are not near NY State (Lewiston) as shipping some stuff to Finland from there and that'd look good in our reception (could put outgoing post in it!) :) Rgds, Darren On 27 sep 2010, at 02.05, Glenn Longwell wrote: I haven't used the ¦ D P Ingram ¦ Ab Ingram Oy ¦ ¦ darren at

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Shipping Crate

2010-09-27 Thread Glenn Longwell
Living in Connecticut I am quite close to NY but Lewiston is on the opposite side! Regards, Glenn From: D P Ingram dar...@ingram.fi To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, September 27, 2010 7:22:48 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Shipping Crate

2010-09-27 Thread D P Ingram
Shame. I don't suppose there's a relatively cheap means to get it to Lewiston NY ? Please forgive my lack of U.S. geography here! Best wishes, Darren On 27 sep 2010, at 14.33, Glenn Longwell wrote: Living in Connecticut I am quite close to NY but Lewiston is on the opposite side!

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Shipping Crate

2010-09-27 Thread Glenn Longwell
Ingram dar...@ingram.fi To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, September 27, 2010 9:47:44 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Shipping Crate Shame. I don't suppose there's a relatively cheap means to get it to Lewiston NY ? Please forgive my lack of U.S. geography here

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Shipping Crate

2010-09-27 Thread D P Ingram
Hi. Thanks. The Lewiston connection is a freight forwarder who is gathering a lot of stuff for us so I doubt they'd want to drive out there. Is there anythng like a bus freight in that region where you drop it off at a bus station's freight depot and they affordably switch it between bus

[Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Electiric motor shutoff question

2009-12-21 Thread Daniel Melvin
Does anyone have any information on the rather complicated geared switch mechinism on an electric Columbia motor? I have a machine where that mechinism seems to have frozen up which was keeping the motor from running. I took it apart and stared at it quite a lot and cannot even figure out how it

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Electiric motor shutoff question

2009-12-21 Thread Greg Bogantz
to service these, but it would be a valuable addition to the phono literature. Greg Bogantz - Original Message - From: Daniel Melvin d...@old-phonographs.com To: Phono-L@oldcrank.org phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 11:47 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Electiric

[Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Elbows

2006-12-24 Thread Sean Miller
...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of bob Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 7:31 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Elbows I'm restoring a couple of Columbia Grafonolas, a table model and a console. Both of them have broken pot metal elbows. Over the years