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Blue Amberol record reamer........
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 3:38 am
by vfw1948
Anyone know where I can buy a shaver/sander gizmo to ream the inside of my Blue Amberol records.
I have 104 records and some don't want to go all the way onto the mandrel.
Thanks,
Vern.
Re: Blue Amberol record reamer........
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:24 am
by Amberola 1-A
I've tried a few different ones over the years and have found this one most satisfactory. It has gone up since I bought mine, but what hasn't?
Bill
Scroll halfway down
http://www.antiquephono.com/accessor.htm
Re: Blue Amberol record reamer........
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:05 am
by gramophoneshane
I use an old mandrel myself. The mandrel came off an incomplete dictaphone I bought for $10.
Re: Blue Amberol record reamer........
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:53 pm
by Brad
Slight change of topic. Does anyone know if asbestos was ever used in the plaster in BA's?
Re: Blue Amberol record reamer........
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:05 pm
by Amberola 1-A
Brad wrote:Slight change of topic. Does anyone know if asbestos was ever used in the plaster in BA's?
Brad,
My understanding of the material used in BAs was that it was simply plaster of Paris (gypsum & water) but have heard on some boards that there was asbestos involved. In either case, I would suggest care when reaming, rubber gloves and a face mask if you are going to do a number of them.
Bill
Re: Blue Amberol record reamer........
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:08 am
by Calle
I would suggest care when reaming, rubber gloves and a face mask if you are going to do a number of them.
If REALLY asbestos involved: rubber gloves and a simple face mask won't help...
See also:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/protect.htm
Re: Blue Amberol record reamer........
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:17 pm
by scullylathe
Can I sue the ENHS if I get mesothelioma from reaming my Blue Amberols?
Re: Blue Amberol record reamer........
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:49 am
by Amberola 1-A
I just ordered my Haz-Mat suit from Work Gear..........
Re: Blue Amberol record reamer........
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:54 pm
by phononut
If your telling me there is asbestos in cylinders, I reamed about 50, with no protection. I should be dead!
Best regards,
Brad
Re: Blue Amberol record reamer........
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:32 pm
by Guest
I wouldn't
...
As the incubation time is about 10-20 years after exposure... I don't hope you're too young...
http://www.asbestos.net/medical-glossar ... ncy-period
Maybe "funny" and "hilarious" for some, I think you should be careful with it...
BTW: Amberola 1-A, over here in Europe (and America also ?) they often indeed use Haz-Mats suits when removing asbestos...!
http://www.n-sistermann.de/asbestsanierung.html