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I have a picture of spare parts and need help to identify what they each are
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Jerry, Thank you for your response and solid advice, this is exactly what I was hoping for. Wayne
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Wayne, There is no easy way to make that look much better. You saw in the "Restoration Diary", how a similar, (but worse), top plate was restored. Recall that the blistered areas were chipped away, revealing rust underneath, then lots of sanding, filling in the missing finish with many coats of paint, fine sanding, new stripe decals where needed, and finally many coats of shellac. That's if you want it to look like the example in the "diary". If you just want it to be shiny, then I suppose shellac will do that. However, please at least remove the blistered/rusty spots and repaint those areas. Also, sand down the paint already applied on the right edge, to level it out. Very fine wet-or-dry sandpaper, along with using a sanding block. New decals before shellac, as well. Remove the nameplate before shellac. Just coating what you've got, as-is, would be akin to putting make-up on a pig. I don't mean that to be sarcastic, but I can't come up with a better analogy. As to what type of paint, the "diary" mentioned "asphaltum" as being the filler paint.
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Hello, I've been struggling with my DX bedplate condition. It's inconsistent in appearance, and after multiple cleaning, shining, etc. I can't get the results I want. After looking at this wonderful presentation (Restoration Diary" that was posted some time ago,, I wanted to ask for an opinion about mine. Please see the attached photo and any advise would be appreciated. I'm hoping to use shellac (or something similar) to get that shine back but was concerned about causing other issues. Also, should I attempt touching up the paint scratches, etc., and if so with what type of paint? Could you describe the process? Thanks, Wayne Cukras Broadview Hts, Oh
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Dan, Due to family health issues, I was unable to attend, but thanks to your photos was able to scope out and purchase a few items, and Joe Filer graciously is bringing them back to S. Florida for me. Looks like I missed a great show. Raphael
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Thanks as always for the excellent photos Dan. I've always loved seeing the images of this show, but this was my first time attending. What a great time! I loved every minute of it. Even beyond the incredible machines for sale, I really enjoyed meeting you and so many others in person. I'm already looking forward to next year.
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Restoration Diary: Edison Standard model D # 820428 - The "Omega" Standard
wcukras replied to martinola's topic in Acoustic Machines
Hello, I've been struggling with my DX bedplate condition. It's inconsistent in appearance, and after multiple cleaning, shining, etc. I can't get the results I want. After looking at this wonderful presentation I wanted to ask for an opinion about mine. Please see the attached photo and any advise would be appreciated. I'm hoping to use shellac (or something similar) to get that shine back but was concerned about causing other issues. Also, should I attempt touching up the paint scratches, etc., and if so with what type of paint? Could you describe the process? Thanks, Wayne Cukras Broadview Hts, Oh
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I agree. It was well organized and one of the best show in years. All the people that make it possible are really helping keep this crazy hobby alive and kicking. Thanks!
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Awesome show again this year!!! Thanks for Terry Baer and all others that helped organize it all. Already looking forward to next year.
- Last week
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Thanks for the pictures. I recognized several people in them. Would have been nice to attend.
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Great photos of a great show. I bought very little but enjoyed a lot just being there. Had a nice conversation with Wyatt Markus, as well as many others.
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I had a great time at the show and I spent all my cash. I took some pictures, but they are not as good as the ones already posted. Thanks to all at the APS for bringing it back for another great year!
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Thanks for the pics - looks like a great turnout.
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Great photos, thank for sharing them! I wish I could have been there. Lots of great machines to be seen.
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Fun show with lots of good stuff!
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For sale, antique Mammut coin operated disc photograph. The motor is in working order although the governor needs some adjustment. Has the original horn, bracket and tone arm. Reproducer was changed over to a Cromona at sometime in life. Unfortunately, the Coin up mechanism has been removed. Asking $850 or best offer. Free delivery to the show in Schaumburg this Friday.
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Thanks! Interesting!
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Thanks, George. I remember seeing it in your book. There are so many fun related items for phonograph collectors.
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I've always liked those figurines, Even though they fall outside my collecting sphere, I admit I'd have a hard time turning my back on one at a reasonable price. We showed one of these on page 96 of Phonographs with Flair. Congratulations, Dan! George P.
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I was at an antique show last Friday with Jerry Blais and picked up this fun RCA item. I believe its from 1926 and very colorful and fully articulated. I've heard it was a Maxwell Parish design but I don't know that for sure.
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Ditto! George P.
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Very nice!!!!
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Here are some details about it... https://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewtopic.php?t=63289
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It's likely "glued" in place with old, dried up oil. Try heating the shaft, just adjacent to the casting, with a small torch on a low flame. There's no need for excessive heat, but it takes more than just a hair dryer to get it unstuck. You don't want to burn off paint, just a whiff of smoke from the heated oil should do it. When heated, you sould be able to pull it out or tap it out with a mallet, or brass hammer. The key word being "tap", not hit.
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I've never seen this model before - it looks legit? Anyone know what it is? The auction is on August 1 at Curated & Collectable Sale - Batemans of Stamford, for some reason I can't paste the direct link...
