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Telephone Talk => Forum News => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: Phoniac on January 17, 2011, 10:05:22 PM

Title: Thought I'd introduce myself and say how do.
Post by: Phoniac on January 17, 2011, 10:05:22 PM
Hello all, I thought I might introduce myself see'en I'm new to this forum. I've been collecting and restoring phones since the 1980's. My knowledge isn't always good specially on the technical things and jargon. I've been out of phones for about ten years now and I'm just gettin back into it. I was and still collect and restore antique electric fans but have slowed down a bit on that. Several of you here have already help me out quiet a bit and I do appreciate that. The world of phones like computers has gone by quickly so my knowledge is a bit out dated. With that said, this old dog still got a few new tricks up his sleeve and I hope I can at least help you all as much as you help me. Thank you for letting me be apart of this forum.
Title: Re: Thought I'd introduce myself and say how do.
Post by: Kenny C on January 17, 2011, 10:09:41 PM
Welcome aboard we are always gald to have someone new
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Post by: Adam on January 17, 2011, 10:13:03 PM
Welcome!

Quote from: Phoniac on January 17, 2011, 10:05:22 PM
I was and still collect and restore antique electric fans but have slowed down a bit on that.

I believe most fans have some sort of speed control, so that's probably a wiring problem.

;D
Title: Re: Thought I'd introduce myself and say how do.
Post by: Greg G. on January 18, 2011, 01:49:40 AM
Quote from: Phoniac on January 17, 2011, 10:05:22 PM
Hello all, I thought I might introduce myself see'en I'm new to this forum. I've been collecting and restoring phones since the 1980's. My knowledge isn't always good specially on the technical things and jargon. I've been out of phones for about ten years now and I'm just gettin back into it. I was and still collect and restore antique electric fans but have slowed down a bit on that. Several of you here have already help me out quiet a bit and I do appreciate that. The world of phones like computers has gone by quickly so my knowledge is a bit out dated. With that said, this old dog still got a few new tricks up his sleeve and I hope I can at least help you all as much as you help me. Thank you for letting me be apart of this forum.

Welcome!  I know there's at least one or two "fan-atics" here abouts...(not me, but look in off topic area).
Title: Re: Thought I'd introduce myself and say how do.
Post by: HarrySmith on January 18, 2011, 07:29:06 AM
Welcome :)
One more example of my belief that "phoneitis" is never really cured ;D
Title: Re: Thought I'd introduce myself and say how do.
Post by: Dennis Markham on January 18, 2011, 07:48:13 AM
Welcome to the Forum!  We look forward to seeing some of your phones and reading your posts.

I may have been known to drag a fan or two home from flea markets.
Title: Re: Thought I'd introduce myself and say how do.
Post by: Phoniac on January 18, 2011, 08:51:35 AM
Quote from: Dennis Markham on January 18, 2011, 07:48:13 AM
Welcome to the Forum!  We look forward to seeing some of your phones and reading your posts.

I may have been known to drag a fan or two home from flea markets.

Thank you all, I'm sure I'll learn a thing or two here. You all seem like you get along well and that's a plus.

Dennis, I'll see what I can do about getting some pics of my meager collection. Most were sold off years ago but, I managed to keep a few and of course I've done some shopping lately. Thank you again

Oh! if you ever need any help with one of those fans that followed you home, don't hesitate to give me a call.
Title: Re: Thought I'd introduce myself and say how do.
Post by: Dan on January 18, 2011, 10:29:43 AM
Welcome, I am looking to find out "fan" info, since I wish to buy one for my office (it's done up in antique style). Any good fan sites you know about?

Also pics of your phones are always welcome :)
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Post by: Phoniac on January 18, 2011, 10:38:59 AM
Yes Dan, Emerson 29646's are rather popular as well as Ge fans of many models. And both are good and reliable. If your looking for one in "restored" condition from a GOOD restorer they can get a bit pricey. On the other hand most GE's and Emerson's are fairly easy to restore if you have the right equipment.
Be CAREFUL of whom you buy from, especially on eBay. I know of some good restores if your interested. First make sure what you want and what you want it to do. Email me and maybe I can help you out.
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Post by: Phonesrfun on January 18, 2011, 11:36:15 AM
Welcome to the forum, phoniac.  I am sure you will feel at home here.
Title: Re: Thought I'd introduce myself and say how do.
Post by: Phoniac on January 18, 2011, 11:44:52 AM
Quote from: Dan on January 18, 2011, 10:29:43 AM


Also pics of your phones are always welcome :)

Well, Here's some photos I just took. Some in a tent and some were there placed. Sorry for some of the poor pics, bad lighting and old camera. I do have more but there still packed away. Don't know why I bought those French style phones, might be the ivory and brass that attracts me.
Maybe some can tell me what the standard headset jack outlet located on the side of the base is for on the skinny brass one would be for. Maybe an extension?
Title: Re: Thought I'd introduce myself and say how do.
Post by: Phoniac on January 18, 2011, 11:46:04 AM
Quote from: Phonesrfun on January 18, 2011, 11:36:15 AM
Welcome to the forum, phoniac.  I am sure you will feel at home here.

Thank you Sir! I feel at home already.
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Post by: rdelius on January 18, 2011, 05:48:38 PM
A rotary dial plugged into the jack on the brass cradlephone i think.
Robby
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Post by: Phoniac on January 18, 2011, 06:05:01 PM
Hmm, that would be rather odd. Have you ever seen one?
Here's a pic of it.
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Post by: Wallphone on January 18, 2011, 06:27:18 PM
Welcome aboard Phoniac. I agree with Robby about a dial plugging into that jack. It must be a four conductor "phono" plug. I never knew that mine had a jack until you mentioned it, and it does too. I'm looking for saved eBay pics but no luck so far. IIRC the dial housing looked a lot like the bottom "bell" of the phone. I think this phone was made in Japan but it is fairly well made.
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Post by: Phoniac on January 18, 2011, 06:44:58 PM
Thank you and I believe your right about Japan. Mines missing what looks to have been a paper label on the bottom and I can see no other markings outside. I haven't opened'er up yet. Got both of these phones at a tag sale for I think $5 - $15 so at least the price was right. The Ivory one is a Japan made one and they both seem to be made well. I like the cloth covered cordage on them too.
Ya know, I lied. I did have it cracked open because I buffed the brass on my buffer, just don't remember what the heck was inside. Just goes to show ya the mind can go quickly.
Title: Re: Thought I'd introduce myself and say how do.
Post by: Craig T on January 18, 2011, 06:55:10 PM
Welcome aboard Phoniac, here is a thread about electric fans if you are interested.

http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=1239.0 (http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=1239.0)

Nice collection of phones you have too!
Title: Re: Thought I'd introduce myself and say how do.
Post by: Phoniac on January 18, 2011, 07:51:33 PM
Thank you Craig and I recognize that first fan that was posted as a fellow Fan club members of mine. That's a little 10" Hamilton Beach rebadged for Western Electric. Neat fans but there made of all pot-metal and are rare to find with good nickel plating. This one was chromed and I imagine was very expensive to do because pot-metal has to be specially plated with a copper clad first or it'll just bubble up. Most platers wont even look at pot-metal.