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Post by shellophone on Oct 5, 2009 4:07:58 GMT -5
Another thing about C-250 vs C-19, is that C-250's have two drawers for record storage. C-19's were redesigned to be less expensive to manufacture and the divider system was substituted for the more-expensive-to-manufacture drawers. The dividers are pasteboard strips with a metal stiffener strip down the front edge and with the front edge wrapped in red leatherette paper. The hide glue that affixes the leatherette to the cardboard frequently releases along the back edge and the edge raises slightly. Just enough, actually, to have the nasty habit of snagging the white paper label on Diamond Disc records -- since the white labels also have a propensity to raise along the edges (if not fall off altogether) -- and shear the label in two when the record is withdrawn from the cabinet. I also think the drawers of the C-250 look more elegant than the dividers of the C-19, but that is just my opinion. That being said, I have one of each in my collection.
I agree that these machines are extremely common as it goes, and that you should hold out for a clean example. Don't overpay. The last two C-19's I had didn't bring $200 at the Mooresville show about four years ago.
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Post by shellophone on Sept 10, 2009 7:38:17 GMT -5
Looks good! The naptha does a good job getting the oils out. I've also had success with spray upholstery cleaner for the lighter stains.
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Post by shellophone on Aug 11, 2009 10:05:45 GMT -5
Mike, Once the case is bleached, you can dye the lid with either water or alcohol-based aniline dyes to tone the wood before you stain it. Water-based dyes will raise the grain again and require light sanding with extra-fine abrasive, whereas alcohol-based dyes will not. The dye colors can be combined to achieve what you want. The key is experimenting on another piece of white oak that you have bleached or otherwise treated in the same way you have treated the lid.
Grain filling is a matter of personal preference, but rather than using modern vinyl-based fillers, I like to use good old hide glue. It also acts as a sanding sealer. I apply the first coat rather thin, sand, and apply subsequent coats of slightly thicker consistency and sand between each coat until the grain is filled as much as I want it. The advantage of hide glue is that it accepts stain as readily as the wood.
John M
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Post by shellophone on Aug 4, 2009 6:36:56 GMT -5
Luthiers are often more adept (and reasonable) at these types of repairs than furniture repairmen.
John M
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Post by shellophone on Aug 3, 2009 18:55:09 GMT -5
Rob, google 'The Edison Shop' and take a look at the Edison reproducer guide there. M reproducers have flip-over styli to play both 2 & 4M. L's have the same round tabbed weight, but only a single 4M sapphire stylus. Diamond A's look something like a smaller Diamond Disc reproducer and they are not stamped. The others may be stamped on the tab of the weight. All are finished in anodized copper as you describe.
Do not play wax records with the A! Only the blue ones!
John
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Post by shellophone on Aug 2, 2009 12:46:01 GMT -5
Please examine the stylus of your reproducer under high-powered magnification and a bright light to be certain the sapphire is intact and the degree of wear. The 2-minute stylus looks like a doorknob and any wear would show at the point where contact with the record is made. The stylus can be loosened and turned to bring an unworn surface to play, but this should be done by someone who has experience. I know of one person who will rebuild and tune your reproducer for no labor charge -- just shipping and parts (usually less than $1 for gaskets). Let me know if you'd like their contact information.
Is the diaphragm in your reproducer mica (clear) or copper? John M
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Post by shellophone on Jul 29, 2009 18:02:32 GMT -5
Don'tcha wonder sometimes where the OP's go?
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Post by shellophone on Jul 27, 2009 21:19:50 GMT -5
I'm going to use different terminology to describe parts.
The 2/4 gearing on a Home is contained in a planetary gear system that is built into the pulley. Sliding the smaller inner section on the right side of the pulley in or out engages (to the left) or disengages (to the right) a smaller gear that acts something like the overdrive on an automobile and halves the rotation of the inner sliding section. This section also has two slots that engage two pins on the feed screw in 2 min. mode, so in 2-min. mode the feedscrew is actually being direct driven from the pulley. The feed screw is held in place by a small L-shaped spring that rides in a groove milled into the feed screw. Some Homes have a lever actuated 2/4 mechanism; others do not. Take a look and see if all the components I describe are there and moving freely. A photo would help.
You should be able to see the feed screw visibly speed up and slow down when the shift is made between 2 and 4. 4 is slower.
Let the board know what the status is and we can all jump in to help.
John M
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Post by shellophone on Jul 27, 2009 10:46:14 GMT -5
Heck of a beginner! Tapout has a Bebe Jumeau for sale on eBay!
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Post by shellophone on Jul 24, 2009 8:47:16 GMT -5
Jennifer, The 'Cylinder History' link on this excellent website provides a thorough basic overview of various cylinder types one may encounter: cylinders.library.ucsb.eduJohn M
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Post by shellophone on Jul 17, 2009 16:18:46 GMT -5
Question answered on the TMF! Sorry to waste bandwidth! LOL!
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Post by shellophone on Jul 16, 2009 15:32:57 GMT -5
I was briefly examining an A-250 today. I've never owned one, so was wondering what the curved metal bar that traces the arc of the horn just back of and below the bedplate; and the corresponding adjustable tension bar-spring assembly attached to the horn that rides against that curved bar -- is supposed to do? Thanks in advance!
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Post by shellophone on Jul 16, 2009 4:47:12 GMT -5
Call Brice Paris at 530-945-2221. He can hook you up with many collectors in your, and other, parts of the state.
John M
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Post by shellophone on Jul 9, 2009 23:23:21 GMT -5
Amen to that!
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Post by shellophone on Jul 8, 2009 19:40:30 GMT -5
Bill is a great resource and person. Check your YouTube link, though. It isn't correct.
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