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phonogfp wrote:I'm glad the question has been answered, but I'm disappointed that my friend was in Vermont over the weekend - - so I was unable to examine his early Brunswick, report back, and be a big hero!

At my stage of life, this is as close to "hero" as I can try for...

Good job!

George P.

You'll always be a hero in my book, George.

Tinkerbell wrote:

phonogfp wrote:I'm glad the question has been answered, but I'm disappointed that my friend was in Vermont over the weekend - - so I was unable to examine his early Brunswick, report back, and be a big hero!

At my stage of life, this is as close to "hero" as I can try for...

Good job!

George P.

You'll always be a hero in my book, George.

George P.

Tinkerbell wrote:

OrthoSean wrote:I don't have an answer, but you could PM "Roaring 20s" who is parting out ab Edison W-250 (and I think his price for all the lock stuff is a whopping $15!), he could probably at least measure it for you which would certainly give you an idea as to whether or not it would work for you!

The thread is here:

http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... f=9&t=9173

Hope this helps!
Sean

**UPDATE**

I am doing the happy dance. The lock set from Roaring 20's William and Mary fit!!

Everything aligned perfectly with the lock openings in my Brunswick, and the lockbox only took minor coaxing with Bertha (my rubber mallet) to drop into the cavity.

So, my question about the interchangeability of lock hardware has been answered, and I am passing this bit of information along in the hopes of potentially helping other current/future early model Brunswick owners.

Thank you OrthoSean for the suggestion!

Pics Pics Pics!!!

Tinkerbell wrote:

OrthoSean wrote:I don't have an answer, but you could PM "Roaring 20s" who is parting out ab Edison W-250 (and I think his price for all the lock stuff is a whopping $15!), he could probably at least measure it for you which would certainly give you an idea as to whether or not it would work for you!

The thread is here:

http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... f=9&t=9173

Hope this helps!
Sean

**UPDATE**

I am doing the happy dance. The lock set from Roaring 20's William and Mary fit!!

Everything aligned perfectly with the lock openings in my Brunswick, and the lockbox only took minor coaxing with Bertha (my rubber mallet) to drop into the cavity.

So, my question about the interchangeability of lock hardware has been answered, and I am passing this bit of information along in the hopes of potentially helping other current/future early model Brunswick owners.

Thank you OrthoSean for the suggestion!

Pics Pics Pics!!!

Valecnik wrote:

Tinkerbell wrote:

OrthoSean wrote:I don't have an answer, but you could PM "Roaring 20s" who is parting out ab Edison W-250 (and I think his price for all the lock stuff is a whopping $15!), he could probably at least measure it for you which would certainly give you an idea as to whether or not it would work for you!

The thread is here:

http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... f=9&t=9173

Hope this helps!
Sean

**UPDATE**

I am doing the happy dance. The lock set from Roaring 20's William and Mary fit!!

Everything aligned perfectly with the lock openings in my Brunswick, and the lockbox only took minor coaxing with Bertha (my rubber mallet) to drop into the cavity.

So, my question about the interchangeability of lock hardware has been answered, and I am passing this bit of information along in the hopes of potentially helping other current/future early model Brunswick owners.

Thank you OrthoSean for the suggestion!

Pics Pics Pics!!!

The tiny holes in the wood which held the original escutcheon in place are stripped out. I have filled them and am waiting for them to completely dry/cure before attempting to attach the escutcheon again.

Once I do so, I will be happy to take (and post) pics... though I will likely be at the mercy of gramophoneshane as I have yet to change out what he deemed as "scary" grille cloth. I haven't found the "right" cloth yet; the one seller on Ebay has cloth that looks a bit too shimmery (like it belongs in a bridesmaid's dress).

Tink: I don't know whether this will help, but Edison used a gold and or neutral silk fabric in many machines. I have found that a raw silk in an old gold color works well in many grills. Even though real silk is expensive, you would only need about a third of a yard to cover most grills, and or in my case, mistakes! I also use a hot glue gun to attach the fabric to the grill. This allows me to stretch the material tightly and also allow for easy removal should the need arise (tears, stains, ect). Hope this helps or at least gives you another option. Ed

EFearing wrote:Tink: I don't know whether this will help, but Edison used a gold and or neutral silk fabric in many machines. I have found that a raw silk in an old gold color works well in many grills. Even though real silk is expensive, you would only need about a third of a yard to cover most grills, and or in my case, mistakes! I also use a hot glue gun to attach the fabric to the grill. This allows me to stretch the material tightly and also allow for easy removal should the need arise (tears, stains, ect). Hope this helps or at least gives you another option. Ed

Thank you, Ed. I'll have to take a look in our one and only fabric store here in town to see if they carry it, and in a color that wouldn't be sewn into a bridal gown.

Tinkerbell wrote:......
Once I do so, I will be happy to take (and post) pics... though I will likely be at the mercy of gramophoneshane ......

Speaking of Shane, anyone heard from him? He his last post was back in May.

Shane, are you out there???

Valecnik wrote: Pics Pics Pics!!!

I'm putting on my top hat,
Tying up my white tie,
Brushing off my tails.
I'm duding up my shirtfront,
Putting in the shirt studs,
Polishing my nails,
I'm stepping out, my dear,
To breathe an atmosphere
That simply reeks with class;
And I trust that you'll excuse my dust
When I step on the gas,
For I'll be there,
Putting down my top hat,
Mussing up my white tie,
Dancing in my tails.

As I've previously posted other pictures of my Brunswick completed sans the bowtie (and proper grille cloth), I will just post this one with the relevant part. (Gramophoneshane ~ if you still hang around here, cover your eyes as the grille cloth remains...)

Here's the link back to my original thread and photos if anyone who hasn't seen it really gives a hoot...

The finished/after pics: http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... f=2&t=4397
The page with the before pics: http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... 7&start=20
The machine's original tone arm and two reproducers: http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... f=9&t=4441

Looks lovely, Tink. Brunswicks really do have nice style.