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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.

Here you go!

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

You're welcome!

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

Very cool!

Very cool!