[Phono-L] How about this one...???

2012-03-22 Thread Vinyl Visions
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=230765023058ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123#ht_500wt_1202 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] FeeBay AMET photos

2012-03-21 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Mike,I just tried saving a pic from eBay that had the zoom thing. I right clicked and did save image as and it saved the full size pic, not the zoomed in portion. It appears that it is going to save the zoomed portion, but actually saves the actual image. I was using the current Internet

Re: [Phono-L] FeeBay AMET photos

2012-03-21 Thread Vinyl Visions
I just looked at the Amet machine. Just click the picture when the zoom appears and it will give you an enlarged version. Right click on that image an select save image as and it will save to the directory of your choice. Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:08:54 -0700 From: smst...@gmail.com To:

[Phono-L] Something unusual on eBay???

2012-03-20 Thread Vinyl Visions
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=270936395641ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123#ht_500wt_969 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] NEEDLE TIN COLLECTORS BEWARE!!!

2012-03-13 Thread Vinyl Visions
Reproduction needle tins are being offered by a eBay seller in France: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=300677763832ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123#ht_500wt_1287 Be careful when bidding on any of these designs, although I know for a fact that there are others out there - just

[Phono-L] Puzzle Records Wanted

2012-03-10 Thread Vinyl Visions
I am looking for a Fortune Teller 78rpm puzzle record or any other titles that play multiple songs, endings, whatever on the same side. Please email me at: curt(dot)angstman(at)gmail(dot)com ___ Phono-L

[Phono-L] i-Phono - old technology put to a new use...

2012-03-08 Thread Vinyl Visions
If you have an iPhone, you definitely need this... Although it's not a completely original idea, this is an acoustic dock for an iPhone made from recycled phonograph parts - the others that are out there have been made with radio horns, etc. It isn't hard to make if you have basic woodworking

Re: [Phono-L] Question for John Robles

2012-03-05 Thread Vinyl Visions
From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, March 4, 2012 5:50 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Question for John Robles Hi John,Was that you that composed a selection for the iOrgel app for iPhone/iPad?Curt

Re: [Phono-L] Question for John Robles

2012-03-04 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi John,Was that you that composed a selection for the iOrgel app for iPhone/iPad?Curt ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] eBay Shilling??

2012-03-04 Thread Vinyl Visions
Allen,The original bidder placed an automatic proxy bid for $1,000. The second guy, who apparently is not knowledgeable at all, kept bidding against the proxy bid until his bid exceeded $1,000. So, it appeared that he was bidding against himself, but in actuality he was bidding against an

Re: [Phono-L] eBay Shilling??

2012-03-04 Thread Vinyl Visions
I think you are right, John. But fortunately for the original bidder, the second guy exceeded his proxy bid. Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 17:24:17 -0800 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] eBay Shilling?? Hmm, shall we reconsider my original premise about

Re: [Phono-L] eBay Shilling??

2012-03-04 Thread Vinyl Visions
It's a scam... From: aph4...@aol.com Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 20:25:53 -0500 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] eBay Shilling?? So the high bidder just crapped out on him. I thought that the eBay bid was a contract that had to be honored. So much for the eBay contract.

Re: [Phono-L] eBay Shilling?? Edison Belts at ACE?

2012-03-04 Thread Vinyl Visions
You can only get them at the ACE hardware in Orange, NJ... :) To: phono-l@oldcrank.org From: clockworkh...@aol.com Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 20:49:50 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] eBay Shilling?? Edison Belts at ACE? The seller is highly suspect in all of this. I sent him/her an email about

Re: [Phono-L] eBay Shilling??

2012-03-03 Thread Vinyl Visions
Actually, this is the problem with placing proxy bids early on eBay. He probably did not want to pay $1,000, but definitely wanted the machine and didn't want to be sniped at the end, so placed a high proxy bid to avoid being outbid. However, he didn't take into account the nutcase OCD bidders

Re: [Phono-L] eBay Shilling??

2012-03-03 Thread Vinyl Visions
Check the bid history, my point is proven. There is someone who wants that machine for $1,060+That bidder is:i***l( 1259) Obviously, he/she was determined to find the previous bidder's limit and then exceed it, no matter what the item is worth.The lesson to be learned is this - don't place a

Re: [Phono-L] eBay Shilling??

2012-03-03 Thread Vinyl Visions
A two minute Standard with no horn, no crane and no belt for $1,060? The seller made out like a bandit... where are these buyers when I am selling something? Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2012 06:09:37 -0800 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] eBay Shilling??

[Phono-L] Sterling Reproducer

2012-02-24 Thread Vinyl Visions
Does anyone have a Sterling reproducer for sale? It needs to be a 90 Degree elbow. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Does anyone know how to make a Jones Motrola _safe_?

2012-02-23 Thread Vinyl Visions
No, he never did that again, but went on to fame fortune as a falsetto singer for the band AC/DC... Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:10:56 -0600 From: rich-m...@octoxol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Does anyone know how to make a Jones Motrola _safe_? I suspect he will

Re: [Phono-L] Playing idevices through antique horns

2012-02-19 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Jeff,Watched your video and had my iPhone-ograph up and running in a few minutes. The only change that I made was to use a large binder clip from Staples, instead of making a metal frame.Curt Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:44:20 -0800 From: njce...@sbcglobal.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Playing idevices through antique horns

2012-02-19 Thread Vinyl Visions
I prefer the bluetooth Jawbone Jambox... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/768326-REG/JAWBONE_JBE03_BLACKDIAMOND_JAMBOX_Black_Diamond.html but... this is a phonograph site, so everything has to be acoustic and wind-up to be considered as on topic. From: chris...@cox.net To:

[Phono-L] New Recordings by Charlie Smith

2012-02-19 Thread Vinyl Visions
Charlie Smith has been kind enough to send us 21 new recordings for your enjoyment, in addition to the large number already posted... www.carolinaphonosociety.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] MikiPhone

2012-02-09 Thread Vinyl Visions
Now is the time to sell your Mikiphone... eBay 120857565925 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola VI sales pitch

2012-02-06 Thread Vinyl Visions
John,If you play this cylinder on it: Marie RAPPOLD T. PARVIS -- Trovatore Mira -- Edison ROYAL PURPLE cylinder 1918It would sound like you had an opera on your table top... :) From: john9...@pacbell.net Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 06:42:30 -0800 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L]

[Phono-L] New Recordings plus Instructions on How to Make Your Own Tinfoil Machine

2012-01-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
I got some great recordings from Charlie Smith, along with plans from 1878 on how to build your own tinfoil machine. I made a page with his recordings, pics of his tinfoil project and the instructions. Check it out. www.CarolinaPhonoSociety.com

Re: [Phono-L] New Recordings plus Instructions on How to Make Your Own Tinfoil Machine

2012-01-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] New Recordings plus Instructions on How to Make Your Own Tinfoil Machine Can't find it. Jim On Jan 30, 2012, at 2:31 PM, Vinyl Visions wrote: I got some great recordings from Charlie Smith, along with plans from 1878 on how to build your

[Phono-L] Indestructible Cylinder Reproducer for Edison

2012-01-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
If anyone is interested, here are links to view pics of the Indestructible Reproducer that I recently acquired: www.preservemymoney.com/Images/Indestructible_Bottom.JPG www.preservemymoney.com/Images/Indestructible_Top.JPG

[Phono-L] Edison GEM Model B 1903

2012-01-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
I recently acquired a GEM in fantastic condition - 90-95%, in good working order and correct C reproducer. The story that I was told is this: It came from a family who apparently moved from London to North Carolina. It has the typical GEM ID tag, not Edison-Bell, but supposedly has the

Re: [Phono-L] Edison GEM Model B 1903

2012-01-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
Since I have never studied a patent tag on a GEM before, I don't know if this is normal:It says - Manufactured under the patents of Thomas A Edison, et als, Orange, NJ, USALast date: 11/17/03Serial: G156951 From: steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:26:53

[Phono-L] Let Us Not Forget

2012-01-23 Thread Vinyl Visions
Let us not forget - tribute video on our website:www.carolinaphonosociety.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Condensed history of country music

2012-01-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
Just wanted everyone to know that I have posted a video of our December CAMPS meeting. It was especially interesting because we had the pleasure of having Kinney Rorrer speak at our meeting. He was recently featured on the PBS special: Give Us The Banjo. Kinney is a very entertaining speaker

[Phono-L] Oak Edison Opera Concert with matching Herzog Cabinet for sale...

2012-01-12 Thread Vinyl Visions
A friend has this machine and cabinet for sale. You can download the info on our website: www.carolinaphonosociety.comJust go to the home page and select Sell/Swap - then click on the pdf link to download the info and pics.If, for some reason you can't access our site, email me and I will

[Phono-L] FOR SALE: Oak Edison Opera with matching Herzog Cabinet

2012-01-12 Thread Vinyl Visions
A friend has this machine and cabinet for sale. You can download the info on our website: www.carolinaphonosociety.comJust go to the home page and select Sell/Swap - then click on the pdf link to download the info and pics.If, for some reason you can't access our site, email me and I will

Re: [Phono-L] Cylinder Reproducer INFO Needed...

2012-01-09 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Steve,Since it seems to play 2 and 4 minute indestructibles, I assumed that it was a 2/4 minute stylus... That being said, it probably is a 4 minute version. It has a small sticker that someone added that says 4M. How in the world would you measure the stylus, it's extremely tiny???Curt

[Phono-L] Cylinder Reproducer INFO Needed...

2012-01-08 Thread Vinyl Visions
Today, I ran across an unusual reproducer for Edison machines. It is made by the Indestructible Phonographic Record Co. and plays 2M or 4M indestructibles or blue Amberols. It plays very loud and has a spring mechanism to put tension on the needle, instead of a weight. The question is/are -

Re: [Phono-L] Cylinder Reproducer INFO Needed...

2012-01-08 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Steve,Thanks for the info. It is a Model N - serial #1407 and has a 2/4 Minute stylus. I bought it from a long-time collector who had completely rebuilt it and I was amazed at the sound volume and quality. I will take a pic of it and post it or send it directly to you, if you prefer. It

[Phono-L] HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2011-12-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, profitable, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! From all of the members of the Carolina Antique Music Phonograph Society. www.CarolinaPhonoSociety.com ___ Phono-L mailing list

Re: [Phono-L] Happy New Year 2012

2011-12-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
Thanks, for the video Bruce. It's featured on our webpage: www.carolinaphonosociety.comCurt Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:38:39 + From: bruce78...@comcast.net To: Phono-L@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Happy New Year 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqqhHCo0ZYM A Happy, Healthy

Re: [Phono-L] Why so high?

2011-12-23 Thread Vinyl Visions
The only rational reason that I can think of, is that the people in the photo or that the correspondence was sent to, are ancestors or somehow related to the bidder(s). I would bid a lot for a postcard that was from one of my great-grandparents or a family member. Otherwise, I am at a loss...

Re: [Phono-L] Why so high?

2011-12-23 Thread Vinyl Visions
The strange thing about this is that it started at $160 and the two bids on it are from the same bidder. Obviously, the second bid is a proxy bid to prevent someone from outbidding him/her... the real question is why? From: steve_nor...@msn.com To: phonol...@yahoogroups.com;

Re: [Phono-L] Why so high?

2011-12-23 Thread Vinyl Visions
I copied and saved the enlarged version, just in case it turns out to be something great... From: steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:24:05 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Why so high? Harvey, Funny you should mention it as I wondered if the phono in

[Phono-L] Victor Nutcracker Suite

2011-12-22 Thread Vinyl Visions
Check out the Victor Nutcracker Suite www.carolinaphonosociety.com Happy Holidays!!! ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] NEW Master List

2011-11-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
Speaking of nothing to do, I spent several hours looking at this list - how long did it take to create it???Curt Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:45:50 -0800 From: nickja...@gmail.com To: nickja...@gmail.com Subject: [Phono-L] NEW Master List For those of us with nothing to do while waiting for

[Phono-L] Free - recycled - save the planet - record hold down and adapter

2011-11-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
Need an adapter to play Standard records or others with 1/2 or 3/4 spindle holes? Go to your local tire store and ask for throwaway tire valve stems. The large rubber end which holds the stem in the tire makes a great record adapter. Use a razor blade or box cutter to slice the large end off.

[Phono-L] eBay Special - 1940's Mikiphone Portable Pocket Phonograph

2011-11-23 Thread Vinyl Visions
Check out this ridiculous listing, just in time for Christmas: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120816777670ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123#ht_16978wt_2594 ___ Phono-L mailing list

Re: [Phono-L] 116368427160907689354 shared an album with you.

2011-11-16 Thread Vinyl Visions
Can't find a picture at this URL... Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:54:56 + From: tom...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] 116368427160907689354 shared an album with you. Let's try this again. I have posted a photo of this phonograph on this site. I was out walking

[Phono-L] Charlie Poole on PBS

2011-11-13 Thread Vinyl Visions
Check our website for videos featuring our musician/historian and distinguished member Kinney Rorrer. PBS just did a program called Give Me The Banjo and Kinney was featured it it, with a history of his famous uncle Charlie Poole.www.carolinaphonosociety.com

Re: [Phono-L] RARE Jimmie Rodgers Puzzle Record on eBay - 5 minutes left

2011-11-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
Jimmie Rodgers Puzzle Record on eBay - 5 minutes left hi the jimmie rogers i have all the others lol -Original Message- From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Fri, Nov 4, 2011 9:34 am Subject: Re: [Phono-L] RARE Jimmie

Re: [Phono-L] RARE Model Triumph - LOL, LOL

2011-11-07 Thread Vinyl Visions
is it? The model F would have come with a Oak Music Master cygnet horn but from what I have seen and read about the earlier model's D and E came with 11 panel Cygnet horns. They Horn looks great as does the machine. Kenneth From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi

Re: [Phono-L] Music Box Crank Needed

2011-11-06 Thread Vinyl Visions
] On Behalf Of Vinyl Visions Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 9:43 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Music Box Crank Needed Does anyone have any type of music box crank that might be altered to work on a Symphonion? From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date

Re: [Phono-L] Music Box Crank Needed

2011-11-06 Thread Vinyl Visions
long should the drop be? If it is threaded, what is the thread pitch? Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Vinyl Visions Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 9:43 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject

[Phono-L] Overpriced Victor IV

2011-11-06 Thread Vinyl Visions
Is it just me or are these experts just too lazy to research what they have for sale? Victor IV ???$12,500 - are you serious? It's still overpriced, even if it's a VI... https://www.solvangantiques.com/store/products-page/phonographs/victor-iv-wood-horn-phonograph/ I also like this overpriced

[Phono-L] RARE Model Triumph - LOL, LOL

2011-11-06 Thread Vinyl Visions
Only $5,250 for this RARE model Triumph... https://www.solvangantiques.com/store/products-page/phonographs/rare-model-triumph-phonograph/ ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Music Box Crank Needed

2011-11-05 Thread Vinyl Visions
Does anyone have any type of music box crank that might be altered to work on a Symphonion? From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 19:57:00 -0400 Subject: [Phono-L] Music Box Crank Needed Does anyone have an S shaped music box crank for an Imperial

Re: [Phono-L] RARE Jimmie Rodgers Puzzle Record on eBay - 5 minutes left

2011-11-04 Thread Vinyl Visions
-Original Message- From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thu, Nov 3, 2011 10:03 pm Subject: [Phono-L] RARE Jimmie Rodgers Puzzle Record on eBay - 5 minutes left http://www.ebay.com/itm/120801330285?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1438

[Phono-L] Music Box Crank Needed

2011-11-04 Thread Vinyl Visions
Does anyone have an S shaped music box crank for an Imperial Symphonion? ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] RARE Jimmie Rodgers Puzzle Record on eBay - 5 minutes left

2011-11-03 Thread Vinyl Visions
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120801330285?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_3560wt_1185 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] art film video with a 78rpm theme

2011-10-29 Thread Vinyl Visions
The music and video are very well executed and very moody as well as artistic. From: phonom...@knxdramahour.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:54:52 -0700 Subject: [Phono-L] art film video with a 78rpm theme hi folks. list lurker and wind-up dulcetto owner peeping

[Phono-L] Henry Hall His Gleneagles Hotel Orchestra

2011-10-28 Thread Vinyl Visions
Lately I have been obsessed with Henry Hall's Orchestra and some other British performers, like Joe Taub. Check out our Henry Hall and Billy Murray pages, which have hours of music for your entertainment on our website: www.carolinaphonosociety.com Choose Vintage Recordings from the main page

Re: [Phono-L] Fw: Emailing: IMG_2688 (2)

2011-10-24 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Mark,Email me pics of your collection and I will upload them to our website: www.carolinaphonosociety.comemail: info@carolinaphonosociety.comCurt Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:17:27 +1300 From: slowp...@clear.net.nz To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Fw: Emailing: IMG_2688 (2) ,

Re: [Phono-L] Stubborn Governor Weights

2011-10-23 Thread Vinyl Visions
the time however, one wouldn't want to exceed 500 to 750 at most. I didn't realize that say, 600 would melt lead. later Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Vinyl Visions Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 9:31

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

2011-10-22 Thread Vinyl Visions
! Is this still for sale?! Liz -- Greg - Original Message - From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 10:56 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fraud Artists and Crooks descend on Craigslist I should clarify: when I ask

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

2011-10-22 Thread Vinyl Visions
Spray them with a rust dissolver or soak the whole thing in kerosene for a few hours. Then, make sure you use the correct screwdriver... a gun screwdriver set or micro screwdriver set is best. To get some extra torque on the screw, use vise grips fastened to the screwdriver shaft using one

Re: [Phono-L] Stubborn Governor Weights

2011-10-22 Thread Vinyl Visions
I have one that heats to 600 degrees... you can damage stuff with it and heating governor balls with one might cause them to melt, not to mention that lead fumes are not great for your health. That holds true for old lead paint, as well. From: maff...@bresnan.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org

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

2011-10-21 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Rick, I always ask the question: Is the item still available? - first. I don't trust the sellers any more than the buyers and there is absolutely no point asking other questions about the item if it is not available... so, not all short questions are from scammers. If I was selling

Re: [Phono-L] What made Humpty Dumpty fall

2011-10-21 Thread Vinyl Visions
Steve, There is a song about our current economy - Nertz by Eddie Cantor - you can hear it on our website: www.carolinaphonosociety.com - on the main page click on the link to vintage recordings - it's great and very current. Curt From: steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date:

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

2011-10-21 Thread Vinyl Visions
they actually read my for sale posting and know what the item is that they are asking about. -- Greg - Original Message - From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 1:57 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fraud Artists and Crooks

Re: [Phono-L] What made Humpty Dumpty fall

2011-10-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
I used to believe that a lesson from history showed you who the good guys were/are and who the bad guys were/are. Now I find myself wondering what do you do when you discover that all of them are bad... Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:44:54 + From: bruce78...@comcast.net To:

Re: [Phono-L] Odd cylinder

2011-10-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
I am interested in the cylinders for my Pathe machine. Please send me the details and price - curt(dot)angstman(at)gmail(dot)com Curt Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:59:59 -0700 From: nickja...@gmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Odd cylinder Daniel Marty's big phono book

Re: [Phono-L] Your Feedback Is Appreciated...

2011-10-12 Thread Vinyl Visions
a means of bypassing it, many of us would be grateful. Anxious to see what it looks like... Sent from my iPad -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Oct 11, 2011, at 5:44 PM, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: I have re-done our website and need some constructive

Re: [Phono-L] Victor III is Working! Thank you!

2011-10-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
they sing about sending soldiers cigarettes and candy. I find these songs interesting, cute and catchy. Melissa --- On Mon, 10/10/11, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor III is Working! Thank you

[Phono-L] 1920's-30's Music Source

2011-10-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
This is Ballard Doggett's website, where he sells a lot of unusual records of the time - particularly race records:http://www.ludustonalis.net/Early-Sound--20s-30s-DanceBand.htmlThere are some interesting period videos on his website, as well, which makes it worthwhile just for that reason. I

Re: [Phono-L] 1920's-30's Music Source

2011-10-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
For some unknown reason, my browser ran the link together with the next line. http://www.ludustonalis.net/Early-Sound--20s-30s-DanceBand.html From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:45:57 -0400 Subject: [Phono-L] 1920's-30's Music Source This is

[Phono-L] Your Feedback Is Appreciated...

2011-10-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
I have re-done our website and need some constructive feedback from you guys/girls... www.carolinaphonosociety.com Also, if you have any events, pictures of collections, events, etc. - that you would like to have posted on our site, please let me know. Curt

Re: [Phono-L] Your Feedback Is Appreciated...

2011-10-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
! Where did you learn how to create such a nice website? Most of us would have done a dreadful job by comparison. Jim On Oct 11, 2011, at 8:44 PM, Vinyl Visions wrote: I have re-done our website and need some constructive feedback from you guys/girls... www.carolinaphonosociety.com

Re: [Phono-L] Victor III is Working! Thank you!

2011-10-10 Thread Vinyl Visions
again for all of your help! Melissa Victor III http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHjh_Xfw1n0 Home Model D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lADxtbyrJY --- On Sun, 10/9/11, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia B Eagle and/or Columbia floating cylinder reproducer wanted

2011-10-09 Thread Vinyl Visions
You won a nice original machine... original reproducer, original belt cover (which is usually missing), original patent disc (which is often missing and can cost $50 or more), original lid - overall nice machine - not bad for $368 and $50 shipping - I wouldn't ship one for less than $50,

Re: [Phono-L] Victor III is Working! Thank you!

2011-10-09 Thread Vinyl Visions
You should be able to find the parts to complete it for several hundred dollars. Since you only have $75 in it... I would restore it - it's definitely worth more than the parts should cost and a Vic II is a great machine. Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2011 16:37:47 -0700 From: riccib...@yahoo.com To:

Re: [Phono-L] Victor III Motor Question

2011-10-02 Thread Vinyl Visions
I can't really tell from the video, but... it appears in the video that the clicking noise occurs at the time when a screw below the gears - on a collar around the shaft - may be sticking out too far and hitting a screw on the governor springs. I can't really tell because of the angle, but if

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia cranks.

2011-09-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
I have two early Columbia cranks. One is on a later BN (Champion) but it is the wrong one. If you have two cranks and one is the wrong one, what is the other one? Are they both BN cranks? If the problem that you are having only stems from the diameter of thecrank - which will not fit through

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia cranks.

2011-09-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
on the sides of the thick part. The rest of the plating on this crank looks quite good. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Vinyl Visions Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 2:38 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia cranks.

2011-09-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
but just sticks out to far and of course has the nasty escutcheon wear grooves and discoloration from its first life. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Vinyl Visions Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 2:49

[Phono-L] 1910 Parlophone Disco Ball???

2011-09-22 Thread Vinyl Visions
Has anyone ever seen one of these? http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carolina-Antique-Music-Phonograph-Society/130658956974008 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Regal Phono

2011-09-20 Thread Vinyl Visions
Harvey, Take a look at Jeff's picture that he posted on the Carolina Antique Music and Phonograph Society Facebook page, as it is an outside horn machine, not the Victrola clone that is pictured in the CAPS link. I haven't seen one exactly like it...

[Phono-L] Check out our revised website...

2011-09-20 Thread Vinyl Visions
www.carolinaphonosociety.com We have a new photo gallery section that we need to fill... Anyone with pictures of their collections or phono related activities are welcome to submit them. email me at: info(at)carolinaphonosociety(dot)com Curt

[Phono-L] Now, this is what I call a very interesting... Phonograph...

2011-09-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
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Re: [Phono-L] Now, this is what I call a very interesting... Phonograph...

2011-09-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
=== --- On Wed, 9/14/11, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: http://www.fotoblur.com/images/41694 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Looking for this artist...

2011-08-16 Thread Vinyl Visions
Does anyone have a record by Chris Bouchillon that they might consider parting with? He recorded in the 20's and lived in Greenville, SC. How about it - any records out there? Curt ___ Phono-L mailing list

Re: [Phono-L] Odd pairing

2011-08-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
This reminds me of the recent auction in Raleigh, NC of a large collection of phonograph related items. Very few of the many phonographs were untouched by this eccentric collector. I have seen several examples which were purchased that had plumbing parts incorporated into them. For example a

[Phono-L] Cracked Record Repair/Preservation

2011-08-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
I recently decided to try a repair/restoration on a cracked early Zonophone record. The crack was a hairline from the edge to the label, with a slight gap near the edge. Normally I throw these away, since they usually get worse and break anyway. I decided to try a method that I thought might

Re: [Phono-L] FW: Wonder if this would be a good way to nickel plate phono parts.

2011-07-27 Thread Vinyl Visions
This is a perfect solution for re-doing the iridescent finish on horns, with the tinted clearcoat... From: lhera...@bu.edu To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:08:17 -0400 Subject: [Phono-L] FW: Wonder if this would be a good way to nickel plate

[Phono-L] CAMPS Fall Meeting

2011-07-21 Thread Vinyl Visions
CAMPS Fall MeetingWhen: Sunday September 11th, 2011, 2 to 4 PMWhere: Charles and Mary McCarn, 645 McCarns Street, Mooresville, NC 28115The Carolina Antique Music and Phonograph Society is having a Fall meeting on Sunday, September 11th at the home of Charles and Mary McCarn. We will nominate

Re: [Phono-L] Union Phono, music boxe expo for 20012

2011-07-17 Thread Vinyl Visions
Mark, most of the time we only allow phonograph collectors to attend... I can't remember the last time we made an exception for a kiwi. Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:35:36 +1200 From: slowp...@clear.net.nz To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Union Phono, music boxe expo for 20012 I

[Phono-L] Unusual Phonograph - Definitely NOT PC

2011-07-17 Thread Vinyl Visions
Someone needs this in their collection... has anyone ever seen one of these? It would be great to show your anti-smoking friends the extent to which cigarette manufacturers went to promote their products.

[Phono-L] Great Rust Removal Method - This Really Works Well

2011-07-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
I tried this method on a rusted gas tank from a 1973 Honda, with great success. I was about to throw the tank out, since it sat in the basement of a house for 25 years full of gas that had turned to rusty sludge and the inside was caked with layers of rust. When I found out that there were no

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Retail Cylinder Box???

2011-07-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Steve, Here is the scan of the other side of the box. http://www.preservemymoney.com/pictures/Edison_3_Box-2.jpg From: steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2011 22:17:43 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Retail Cylinder Box??? I would appreciate the scan,

[Phono-L] Edison Retail Cylinder Box???

2011-07-09 Thread Vinyl Visions
I'm sure someone on the list can identify this box. It appears to be a three pack from 1905. Questions: What was it used for? Was it a special deal to buy three cylinders? How common/uncommon is this box? Does anyone have one like it? What would be a relative value? Any other information?

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Retail Cylinder Box???

2011-07-09 Thread Vinyl Visions
: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 5:39 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Retail Cylinder Box??? I'm sure someone on the list can identify this box. It appears to be a three pack from 1905. Questions: What was it used

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Retail Cylinder Box???

2011-07-09 Thread Vinyl Visions
I can scan the other side with the old couple on it. At the moment, I am re-inforcing the seams from the inside. A couple of the flaps were off and in the bottom of the box, so I decided to re-attach them by gluing strips from an old record sleeve to the inside for hinges. The date on the box

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Retail Cylinder Box???

2011-07-09 Thread Vinyl Visions
Charles is definitely NOT an eBayer... if it doesn't crank and it isn't mechanical, he doesn't have any use for it. Surprisingly, he does use a cell phone. I watch eBay regularly, but not every day and not for every item, so I must have missed them. Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2011 17:29:01 -0700

Re: [Phono-L] FW: Frozen mandrel bearing

2011-07-09 Thread Vinyl Visions
3M Adhesive Remover, available at most NAPA stores will definitely remove any gunk... From: steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2011 20:51:25 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] FW: Frozen mandrel bearing I would be interested in knowing if it was the oil or the pot

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