Needle Adapter?

Post by **Phono-Phan** » Thu Jan 09, 2025 2:29 pm

This came with a box full of phonograph needles. Is this some sort of needle adapter or modifier? There is a round hole to insert a needle.

Pathe Logical · Post by **Pathe Logical** » Thu Jan 09, 2025 3:17 pm

Here you go!

Post by **Phono-Phan** » Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:13 pm

Thanks for the information. I haven't seen this one before.

Pathe Logical · Post by **Pathe Logical** » Thu Jan 09, 2025 11:34 pm

You're welcome!

MarkELynch · Post by **MarkELynch** » Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:41 am

Very interesting, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Luther Haile held a number of related patents.

https://patents.google.com/?inventor=Luther+T+Haile

Here is the patent for the this needle adapter with a full description, the needle was held in not by a set screw but by friction with a rubber insert..

https://patentimages.storage.googleapis ... 963546.pdf

Mark

ts_13 · Post by **ts_13** » Mon Jan 13, 2025 7:06 pm

Very cool!

ts_13 · Post by **ts_13** » Mon Jan 13, 2025 7:39 pm

Very cool!