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#51
General Discussion / Re: How many of you actually u...
Last post by Contempra - April 16, 2026, 08:03:46 PMI also use my 5 old an antique phones ..
#52
Candlestick Phones / Re: Testing one of my sticks w...
Last post by TelePlay - April 16, 2026, 05:07:32 PMThe link in the above reply has a "color" drop down box with several choices and another drop down box for number of conductors, 2, 3 or 4 (with 4 having a $2.50 premium - total $17.50).
#53
Candlestick Phones / Re: Testing one of my sticks w...
Last post by Greg G. - April 16, 2026, 04:54:47 PMGlad they're around, the prices look good!
But, I can't tell what the color is. I'm trying to replace all the cords in brown.
https://phonecoinc.com/index.php?rt=product/product&product_id=1703&path=72_147
But, I can't tell what the color is. I'm trying to replace all the cords in brown.
https://phonecoinc.com/index.php?rt=product/product&product_id=1703&path=72_147
#54
Telephone Shows & Events / Re: PhoneCon: Mid-Atlantic His...
Last post by agoldber3 - April 16, 2026, 04:12:34 PMPlease consider offering to make a presentation during the conference portion.
Contact me at <alan@phonecon.org>
#55
Technical "Stuff" / Re: Converting old wall-mount ...
Last post by chconnor - April 16, 2026, 01:32:17 PMAppreciate all the info! We'll definitely consider!
#56
Candlestick Phones / Make Replacement Wood Bottom C...
Last post by SUnset2 - April 16, 2026, 01:16:06 PMI recently got a Stromberg-Carlson tapered shaft oilcan candlestick telephone.
The nickel plating is in terrible condition; I'll wait to decide if I want to replate it or just leave the patina as-is.
But, it is missing the bottom cover. From pictures I've seen these were wood, and covered with felt.
I want to make a reproduction cover. I'm guessing these were solid wood, and not plywood. Does anybody have one, and can measure the thickness of the bottom cover?
The nickel plating is in terrible condition; I'll wait to decide if I want to replate it or just leave the patina as-is.
But, it is missing the bottom cover. From pictures I've seen these were wood, and covered with felt.
I want to make a reproduction cover. I'm guessing these were solid wood, and not plywood. Does anybody have one, and can measure the thickness of the bottom cover?
#57
Candlestick Phones / Re: AE Bulldog Mouth Peice
Last post by SUnset2 - April 16, 2026, 01:04:54 PMI haven't used an Automatic Electric bulldog transmitter, but assuming it is similar to the WE, the advantage is better sound quality; the disadvantage would be that it doesn't look as old-fashioned.
#58
Collector's Corner / 500E/F Pics
Last post by HarrySmith - April 16, 2026, 12:09:54 PMMore pictures. Last one is of my 302 model.
I think I am going to add a dial to the 500 so it matches the 302.
I think I am going to add a dial to the 500 so it matches the 302.
#59
Collector's Corner / 500 E/F
Last post by HarrySmith - April 16, 2026, 12:08:39 PMI mentioned the other day I finally aquired a WE 500 E/F. I have been wanting one for a while to go with my 302 model. I have only seen a couple offered for sale, both at unreasonable high prices. I got this from our fellow member Vern for what I thought was a good price. I will post more photos after I finish cleaning it up. It has a pretty cool advertising cover on the numer card holder too. More pictures in next post.
#60
Technical "Stuff" / Re: WE 801C/801CR Automatic Ca...
Last post by rcourtney - April 16, 2026, 10:38:41 AMMade few modifications of the prototype mounting bracket to make assembly easier.
I noticed a few variances with the Western Electric aluminum extrusions, likely the foundry.
So making next version slightly relaxed.
I noticed a few variances with the Western Electric aluminum extrusions, likely the foundry.
So making next version slightly relaxed.