Pratical Mechanics Oct. 1952 request. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Gi4CZW Cliff · 11th Oct 2019, 12:51 pm

A friend has been asking if a copy/photo of " part 2 " of an article from this magazine can be found. I understand it is the second part of how to make a hand loom. Hears hoping. Cliff.

David G4EBT · 11th Oct 2019, 3:01 pm

I've just checked the archive of Practical Mechanics at the wonderful American History site, but unfortunately, there are few issues on there as yet. It's sod's law that the whole of 1953 is there, but nothing else for the 1950s:

https://www.americanradiohistory.com...-Mechanics.htm

I can't find any other archived source, but such magazines often crop up on ebay, though at prices which seem well above their true worth, generally from sellers who specialise in that sort of thing and offer them at 'buy it now' prices, relisting them till they eventually find a market. EG one recent sale of October 1952: £9.95 + £2.95 p&p, described as 'in fine condition':

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1952-Vint...p2047675.l2557

There's a picture of the front cover here, the cover project being 'Building a Tape Recorder':

https://picclick.co.uk/1952-Vintage-...l#&gid=1&pid=1

Sorry, I guess this is no help at all, but I do hope someone can help, so good luck in your quest Cliff.

People often offer old books and magazines to clubs and societies, so someone might have the one you're after.

I'm secretary of a Woodturning Club and we're often offered old and quite recent woodturning and woodworking books, from house clearances but sadly, no-one wants them. As with most practical hobbies, youtube, and to a lesser extent, DVDs, has put paid to books. I take woodturning/woodworking books straight to the Oxfam book shop, and magazines just get dumped.

Anyone who has tried to offer Practical Wireless, Radcom, Radio Constructor, Radio Bygones etc free on the forum will know that it's a hapless task, largely due to postage costs and lack of interest. Heaps of such books at radio rallies go ignored and unsold.

Trigon. · 11th Oct 2019, 3:26 pm

If no-one on the forum has one, there's a copy for sale here:-

https://www.biblio.com/book/practica...mm/d/147016183

Cheers

Gi4CZW Cliff · 14th Oct 2019, 7:38 pm

Many thanks to David and Trigon for your help. I thought it was not an easy request as David has said and yes I note some for sale in the usual place. I will pass this on my friend and see what he has to say.
Again, many thanks,
Cliff.

terry123 · 15th Oct 2019, 7:40 am

Hi Cliff

I have a copy of this that i'll be able to get the pages scanned for you

Give me a couple of days to sort out.

Kind regards

Terry

Gi4CZW Cliff · 15th Oct 2019, 8:19 pm

Terry123, that is fantastic news. I will pass this on and I note your interest in tape machines. Not sure of the brand but I know there is a big one at friends house. Will be in touch.
Cliff.

terry123 · 16th Oct 2019, 3:24 pm

PM sent

Regards
Terry

Gi4CZW Cliff · 18th Oct 2019, 3:13 pm

Hello Terry, scans received and Fred should have them on Monday. This forum has been a real help to me. Wee note put onto thanks thread.
Cliff and on behalf of Fred.

11th Oct 2019, 12:51 pm	#1
Gi4CZW Cliff Pentode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Enniskillen, Fermanagh, UK. Posts: 188	Pratical Mechanics Oct. 1952 request. A friend has been asking if a copy/photo of " part 2 " of an article from this magazine can be found. I understand it is the second part of how to make a hand loom. Hears hoping. Cliff.

11th Oct 2019, 3:01 pm	#2
David G4EBT Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 5,761	Re: Pratical Mechanics Oct. 1952 request. I've just checked the archive of Practical Mechanics at the wonderful American History site, but unfortunately, there are few issues on there as yet. It's sod's law that the whole of 1953 is there, but nothing else for the 1950s: https://www.americanradiohistory.com...-Mechanics.htm I can't find any other archived source, but such magazines often crop up on ebay, though at prices which seem well above their true worth, generally from sellers who specialise in that sort of thing and offer them at 'buy it now' prices, relisting them till they eventually find a market. EG one recent sale of October 1952: £9.95 + £2.95 p&p, described as 'in fine condition': https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1952-Vint...p2047675.l2557 There's a picture of the front cover here, the cover project being 'Building a Tape Recorder': https://picclick.co.uk/1952-Vintage-...l#&gid=1&pid=1 Sorry, I guess this is no help at all, but I do hope someone can help, so good luck in your quest Cliff. People often offer old books and magazines to clubs and societies, so someone might have the one you're after. I'm secretary of a Woodturning Club and we're often offered old and quite recent woodturning and woodworking books, from house clearances but sadly, no-one wants them. As with most practical hobbies, youtube, and to a lesser extent, DVDs, has put paid to books. I take woodturning/woodworking books straight to the Oxfam book shop, and magazines just get dumped. Anyone who has tried to offer Practical Wireless, Radcom, Radio Constructor, Radio Bygones etc free on the forum will know that it's a hapless task, largely due to postage costs and lack of interest. Heaps of such books at radio rallies go ignored and unsold. __________________ David. BVWS Member. G-QRP Club member 1339.

11th Oct 2019, 3:26 pm	#3
Trigon. Hexode Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK. Posts: 387	Re: Pratical Mechanics Oct. 1952 request. If no-one on the forum has one, there's a copy for sale here:- https://www.biblio.com/book/practica...mm/d/147016183 Cheers

14th Oct 2019, 7:38 pm	#4
Gi4CZW Cliff Pentode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Enniskillen, Fermanagh, UK. Posts: 188	Re: Pratical Mechanics Oct. 1952 request. Many thanks to David and Trigon for your help. I thought it was not an easy request as David has said and yes I note some for sale in the usual place. I will pass this on my friend and see what he has to say. Again, many thanks, Cliff.

15th Oct 2019, 7:40 am	#5
terry123 Pentode Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth, Fife, UK. Posts: 204	Re: Pratical Mechanics Oct. 1952 request. Hi Cliff I have a copy of this that i'll be able to get the pages scanned for you Give me a couple of days to sort out. Kind regards Terry __________________ Terry Martini-Yates BVWS Committee Vice Chair

15th Oct 2019, 8:19 pm	#6
Gi4CZW Cliff Pentode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Enniskillen, Fermanagh, UK. Posts: 188	Re: Pratical Mechanics Oct. 1952 request. Terry123, that is fantastic news. I will pass this on and I note your interest in tape machines. Not sure of the brand but I know there is a big one at friends house. Will be in touch. Cliff.

16th Oct 2019, 3:24 pm	#7
terry123 Pentode Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth, Fife, UK. Posts: 204	Re: Pratical Mechanics Oct. 1952 request. PM sent Regards Terry __________________ Terry Martini-Yates BVWS Committee Vice Chair

18th Oct 2019, 3:13 pm	#8
Gi4CZW Cliff Pentode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Enniskillen, Fermanagh, UK. Posts: 188	Re: Pratical Mechanics Oct. 1952 request. Hello Terry, scans received and Fred should have them on Monday. This forum has been a real help to me. Wee note put onto thanks thread. Cliff and on behalf of Fred.