Misc. items for sale

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These are more powerful than laser pointers - run nicely with two AAA cells or AA -
the cell in the photo is AAA, diameter is 0.410 inches, length is 1.25 inches

if you would like some, here is a price list
1 - $10
5 - $44
10 - $75

Right now I have 30 of these total - shipping will be no more than $5 no matter how many you order

RF source selection switch

AMCO brand, $10

$8.00

Optical Bench item - gold oval mirror, a half tubular housing, and bearings - it is mostly aluminum.

There are no markings or makers numbers on this thing - the mirror has some scratches, but it might polish out just fine, - the mirror rides on small ball bearings, and there are two spring loaded detent pins.

prism assembly that I think is from one of the large liquid crystal light valve projectors from the 90s (Specifically the Huges/JCV units) - this particular part is dated Sept 1997 - The projectors I think it was used on put out a huge amount of light to drive a 20X30 foot display - I seem to remember 30,000 ft lamberts as the output, but it's been a while. But this is speculation - what you get is what is shown in the photos - it is fluid filled, has four glass sides, 2 of which are lenses, two of which are flat, and inside is a dichroic mirror (and the fluid). There is an expansion chamber at the top of the unit. This particular one is marked "blue" - I have several, and one is marked "green" .

There is also a very fine threaded adjusting screw (visible in photo)

$10 each

 Interesting vintage GE wind up timer - says "General Electric X-ray Corporation, Chicago" - settable 
timer with two hands, one that goes around every ten minutes and one that is like an hour hand that 
goes around once in 120 minutes.  Alarm bell is powered by separate spring.  Seems to be working 
now - I cleaned it a little and added a touch of clock oil to the bearings but I didn't want to mess with 
it much - very cool timer, my guess is 40's or early 50's
 $10

$15.00

NOS telephone dial number ring black on white

This is a NOS, telephone dial ring (escutcheon) in its original bag - it is a white dial with
black letters. This would be perfect for restoring a dial type telephone to pristine condition
(and personally, I think a black telephone with the white dial looks cool, but that's not an
original configuration)

This is a pile of misc alarm related stuff from a friend's garage - possibly from a wrecked
alarm installation truck a friend of his bought a while ago. everything is AS IS

	4 boxes marked "series jack"
	2 holdup switches (one may be damaged)
	1 ATD 6912 switch
	16 cables (if I counted right) with connectors (like RJ45) on the ends - some have connectors on both ends, some on one end

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$35

This is a BECO (Bell Companies, I presume) Dial type lineman's handset. I have tested it
and I can make calls on it, dial works correctly, etc. When I was younger, I thought it
would be "way cool" to have one of these hanging from my tool belt - but now it's just a vintage phone item

No, no no, WAIT, it's R@@RE and VINTAGE, and ANTIQUE, and L@@K and all that rot - nah!,
it's just a very cool old lineman's handset in presentable but not pristine condition. Flexible
rubber covering shows some abrasion, but is still flexible. The part of the dial that has the
numbers and letters on it is enamel so you don't wear them off by using it (when did Bell
stop doing this? before the 50's if I remember right, but they may have continued later for
these handsets). The cord is cloth covered wire, in good condition, solid copper alligator
clips work well - the only defect I see is that the cover over the earpiece is missing -
look at the pictures and judge for yourself.

$8.00

This is what I think is a heated rock for a lizard or snake or some other basking pet. I'm not much
of an expert on these things so I'm selling it AS IS. It looks to be in good condition - the coloration
is green and brown, like a moss covered piece of bark. It is curved like a piece of bark so there is
an interior part that I suppose an animal might crawl under. I measured the resistance at 2,000
ohms, which means that it is about 7 watts, but when I read up on these things, some use
thermistors to hold a constant temperature, so the wattage may be different. Approximate
dimensions are 6.5X7 inches and about 4 inches "thick" due to the curvature - the actual
thickness of the item is about 1 inch. I plugged it in and it gets slightly warm, which is what I would expect.

$10

This is a new (but old, so I suppose NOS) Uni-Directional dynamic microphone made by Hosiden,
a Japanese company. It is model CDM-1531. My guess is that this dates from the 1970s, but it's
only a guess.

The back of the box says:

Uni-Directional Dynamic Microphone

Lightweight - designed dynamic microphone for Hi-Fi music, speech and entertainers.

	10 ft cable with 1/4 " standard phone plug
	desk stand
	with on-off switch

Specification

	Frequency Response 100-10,000 Hz
	Output Impedance 500 ohms
	Sensitivity -82 dB
	Made in Japan

$2 each

Power adapters - US style two prong plug to UK style 3 prong plug

Click to enlarge $7

new leather portfolio, with a zippered closure - outside it has a single pocket for paper or
other items, inside it has two large pockets, a leather pocket that is about the size of a
cigarette package (or cell phone), a pencil pocket, a fold out part with pockets for credit
cards/memo cards, and business cards, etc, another zippered pocket for paper, etc, a
"slash pocket", and a notepad holder. Exterior dimensions are 10X13X2.5 inches. This is a
very nice high grade black leather portfolio - it would make an excellent gift to a friend, a new grad,
or of course, to yourself.

For reference, a similar item is found here

http://www.giftsforprofessionals.com/92545335-2206.html

$5.00

Unopened pair of TDK Compact Mini Headphones that are supplied, as you can see, in a cassette
case, and the headphones store in a plastic holder shaped like a cassette, with a reel to wind up the cord.

The insert has a 1989 date, so these are now 16 years old, never opened - in fact, they may
have collector value because of that - and anyway, cassettes are so "1980s", right?

On the back, it says the specifications are:

* Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
* sensitivity 85dB @ 1kHz
* Maximum input 50 mw
* Impedance 32 ohm
* driver units 13mm ferrite magnets

$11.00

Used DeepSee brand snorkling/SCUBA mask - it's a top quality quality mask with the safety lens
and silicone rubber strap and face seal. It is the type that has the cover over your nose so it is
suitable for SCUBA use as well as snorkling.

I bought this for my daughter in her pre-teens, it is now too small for her and I have no use for it.
The mask is used, but fully usable.

There are some scratches on the face - these are of course invisible once you are in the water.

With the silicone seals, this mask is hugely better than the crummy cheap black rubber ones
that you get at a resort or in most rentals. If you are small, or have a child that will want to
snorkle or dive, this will make the experience much better than rental gear.

Click to enlarge $5.00

Military dipole antenna center piece - the ends unscrew, there is a silicone rubber part inside
and then a copper connector for the antenna wire.

This is the original owners manual for an Electrolux Model R canister vacuum cleaner, sold from 1959 to 1963 - I listed the vacuum itself a year or so ago for a friend, and he just found this manual. There is a small tear in the cover, otherwise, I would say this manual is perfect. The original sales slip, dated 1961 is stapled to the manual also.

note - if you see lines on the image, that's an artifact of the way the browser shows the picture

$18

As pictured, removed years and years ago from some old TV, it's been sitting here annoying me and I don't need this - here's your chance - All it says on it is - TeleMatic picture tube brightener, model CR-64. The socket/plug is 12 pin, 6 of the pins are used, specifically 1, 2, 6, 10, 11, 12. $5

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Fastco Model7190-1811 motor, Type U90B1

	NEW, works perfectly, includes grounded power cord and on/off switch
	115VAC 60 Hz 1.8 amp, single phase
	TEFC (totally enclosed, fan cooled)
	Sealed ball bearings
	1/4 inch shaft, 1750 RPM
	$20 plus shipping (within us Shipping is $10)

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analog power supply

This is a home built power supply that I built in the mid 70s - for some reason that I no longer remember,
I have disconnected the regulator, so it now provides filtered unregulated power (at about plus and minus
18VDC) - on the front panel are three 5-way binding posts, a power switch, a 24V indicator lamp,
and a voltage adjustment pot. The regulator is a dual tracking regulator, so if you reconnect it you
will have plus and minus voltages - I used this for op-amp circuits at the time and I had it set to 15 v,
as I recall.
I have tested that the basic power supply works, but I have not looked at the regulator,
I'm cleaning up here, this needs to move on to a new home. The transformer is like new, and all
parts are high grade components. $15

DWYER MAGNEHELIC DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE GAGE

Dwyer Magnahelic Differential Pressure Gauge. Meaures 4�" in diameter x 2-3/16" deep.
Has a baked dark gray enamel finish. Connections: 1/8 N.P.T. high and low pressure taps, duplicated,
one pair side and one pair back. Calibrated for use in the vertical position.
Scale is calibrated 0 to 50 and 0 to 100 cfm, presumably representing flow through a filter.
Gauge is very sensitive. Temperature Max. 140 degrees Fahrenheit Min. 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
0 to 1.0 inches of water. This gage is in very good condition, the bezel has been painted black
over the gray hammertone, but this is easily removed.

The Magnehelic is the industry standard to measure fan and blower pressures, filter resistance, air velocity, furnace draft, pressure drop across orifice plates, liquid levels with bubbler systems and pressures in fluid amplifier or fluidic systems. It also checks gas-air ratio controls and automatic valves, and monitors blood and respiratory pressures in medical care equipment.

a catalog of the current models of these gauges is available here
http://www.dwyer-inst.com/htdocs/pdffiles/cat/pressure/2000_cat.pdf

pipe reamers - vintage, $4 each

Sharp model FXC-12 transistor radio - repair or parts - I believe the radio itself and the clock are OK, it's a mechanical wind-up clock that worked when I wound it up after taking this picture - the radio has no speaker or whip antenna, circuit board looks good, knobs and dial are good - I have been saving this for a long time and I am out of space - so here is your chance. The case is a hard plastic, the radio uses 6 volts - the battery holder is also missing. I am guessing that the radio worked when I put it away or I would not have saved it, but this particular radio is very much AS IS - I've set a low price because I hate to throw it away - someone out there must want one of these for their collection or to repair one that they already have. the back of the radio has a twist to open circular cover that reveals the clock back - it's a regular alarm clock (with a RRRIIINNNNGGG) that has a couple of contacts added to turn the radio on also. An interesting piece, but I'm out of room.

Aprox dimensions 7 inches X 4 inches X 2 inches thick

Sears (made by Sanyo?) B&W TV with 5" screen, AM/FM radio, works - this is of value as a collectible more than as a TV that you would choose to watch - it is in very good condition, but I'm just plain out of space.

$25

Microphone $8 � white plastic case, aluminized aluminum grille.
The plug shown in the picture is not included �
it was a weird Phone style jack that had been soldered on some time later.
The black circle in the back of the microphone is an RCA logo

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Dial Pointer collection -$15 � this is a plastic tube with replacement dial pointers,
the white and orange ones did not originally come with the set �
they are ones I saved from discarded radios.

Caltron model 100 Phono cartrige - new, in box, but quite old -
includes data sheet for the cartridge, for the tone arm (not included) and for a
phono preamp (also not included)

click here for data sheet, back side of data sheet

$125.00

Stripall thermal wire stripper � like new condition, includes temperature control � made by Kinetics
Also have one of these available that is much older and does not have the temperature control
to use, put the wire to be stripped into the jaws and squeeze �
the jaws heat up and melt the insulation � very useful for Teflon insulated wire.
The ones with the temperature control are sold, one without is available for, $45 if I can find it -
I've been looking all over for it and you know how it is....

But, I have some other strippers (see below)

Ideal Industries Model 45-135 Thermal Wire Stripper

Production type thermal wire stripper with a 9 position switch (off through HI) to set the
power delivered to the stripper elements. This was surplus from North American Aviation
(which became North American Rockwell, then Rockwell, and now it's Boeing).
115VAC 60 Hz, 1 Amp input. The date tag (the white tag at the top rear) says "service only",
Oct 17, 1977, due Jan 17, 1978. So, one can imagine that it became surplus between those two dates.
I've had it for a long time. I've tested it (12/2002) and it still works just fine.
If you want it to look like new, you can unscrew 4 screws on each side,
and then you can slide the top out and turn it up-side down to expose a nice new gray top,
and you can swap the sides to expose the nice new gray sides.
I kind of like it as is because it shows some history.

$45.

OEM jack, 6 1/4 inches high fully closed, works well, from a friend's garage - never rusted or trashed
I don't know what car it fits, looks like a GM or Chrysler product, orignal color was black,
there is plenty of black paint on that is clearly original.
No markings that I can find. I have another one that has red paint on it and is a little taller

$8 each

$7.00

VINTAGE PLEWS METAL two QUART OIL CAN with POUR SPOUT

This item came out of the basement of a friend - it's been there for a very long time, never used.
2 Quart liquid dispenser - used typically for measuring oil from a bulk container to pour into your car - excellent item for a vintage garage display - it is galvanized, on side (pictured) says "two quart liquid", the other side says NYC-PA aproved type 0 10 and in a triangle it says 61 MINN in the lip on top it says "fill to point".

Plantronics P10 adapter. Cost of this item on the Plantronics web site is $110.
I see no scratches or marks on it, nor on the connectors, so I believe this item is new and unused.
I don't have a PBX to test it with, so it is untested, and as is.

Product Information

Just plug the P10 into your operator console, PBX, or ACD, then plug in your headset.
The P10 delivers Plantronics famous sound quality and ease of use.
Its volume and automatic gain controls let you adjust incoming calls to a listening level that's comfortable for
you. Comes with handy Quick Disconnect feature and 10-foot coil cord.

Product Features

* Plugs into operator consoles, PBXs and most carbon ACDs
* Easy to install and use
* Durable and portable
* Volume adjust and automatic gain control
* Quick Disconnect for added freedom

$15

you can read about it here

http://www.plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/productSearch/prod440142

This is the control unit for a Plantronics headset, on teh back it says "Plantronics S10".
It has a button to switch between handset and headset, a mute button, listen and speak volume controls,
tone control - plug in telephone, handset, headset and 9v power supply.
AS IS - I haven't tested it, but I see nothing wrong with it cosmetically

$ 8

Temperature probe from a Sharp Microwave -
never used, oven long gone, don't know what oven it fits.

$20

Tube type tone decoder assembly from a Motorola ship to shore (I think) radio that I scrapped a long time ago.
Tube is a 6AN8. It has a resonator in a copper case Motorola Vibrasender 131.8 cycles, with the number 16 stamped on it.
I didn't take it out for the photo, it has a 4 pin plug. Nicely built subassembly, and no, I don't have a schematic for it.

Audio gear

16 inch GATES turntable (GATES MO 2705-5, serial 11892) SOLD - the photo below is just so you can see what the equalizer was originally used with.

this antique equalizer was mounted on the baseboard of the 16 inch turntable - it's a passive equalizer. This equipment probably dates from the late 1930's $35

This is a tape recorder motor - as you can see in the photo, it is clearly dated 5 1956. I don't find any other markings suggesting brand, I'm speculating that it is for a Revere (or maybe Wollensak) machine - it looks like what I remember for those machines, but I could be wrong.

It has an aluminum 4 bladed fan, a steel drive wheel that looks like it accommodated both a belt and a wheel (for the capstan and the take-up reel, presumably. It has cloth covered wire (green/yellow) connected to an old style 2 pin plug. The unit would hang from a chassis with the drive wheel protruding through a hole, with belts and wheels on top. The rubber grommets are nice and flexible.

I've tested it by connecting to 115VAC and it runs well (although a little oil on the bearings after 50 years would make it happier) and appears to have lots of life left in it.

$25 or best offer

VARITRAN brand variable transformer. This is something like a Variac brand transformer, but instead of a torroidial core, it has a standard transformer configuration with a carbon wheel wiper. the model number stamped on the name plate is VL-0. $30

with 110AC input, output is 0-36V

This unit must be pretty rare, when I do an internet search the only reference I find is this site that you are on now

Phonograph motor and idler wheel.

Motor is from an inexpensive portable record player. It is marked 117V, Alliance, Feb 4, '69, 300-8. Has a second low voltage winding that powered a transistorized amplifier - I believe it's 17VAC.

Idler wheel is 2 inches in diameter, shaft is, I believe, 1/4 inch. it has a pressed in bronze bushing. I don't know if the idler wheel was from the same phonograph.

$5 each, or make offer for both

Adding machine motor with governor and switch

this motor is from a mechanical adding machine, possibly a Toshiba? I believe it is of Japanese manufacture. the governor assembly is to the right of the motor (the hinged weighted object, and the switch/capacitor to the lower right - the governor presses on the switch and switches a 100 ohm resistor in/out of the circuit. - to the left is a power switch. - motor worked when removed from the machine (years ago), that's why I saved it.. There is a gear on the left side of the motor, pressed onto what looks like a 1/4 inch shaft.

8 inch Wolverine Speaker, Made in Wolverhampton England. A label on the side of the magnet says "Made in England by R&A 780 MK IV Covered by Patents". The cone is brittle and has been repaired once - This is an early HI-Fi speaker in reasonably good condition - it can make a display piece as part of a collection of such items - The chrome is pretty good, it will clean up nicely. Make an offer

the cone is stamped "24/750/001" on the back.

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