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Or powdered mica, which is much easier to get a hold of. If the
original graphite and Vaseline has oxidized to a lumpy solid it must be
removed from the spring by mechanical means. Or the use of chemical
solvents that are no longer available.
Steven Medved wrote:
Hello Greg,
I cannot agree
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The Spring Motor lid latch, one on each end is basically a flat spring
screwed to the inside of the case with a button that is inserted from
the outside and riveted to the spring so it can be pressed in to release
the latch.
Gabriel Marro wrote:
Do you want to sell it?
No. I've just bought
Hello Greg,
I cannot agree more. I put a spring in a plastic bag with WD-40 for long term
storage and the spring rusted. WD-40 does nothing to help removing old grease
and gasoline actually make it harder to remove.
Molybdenum-disulfide performs the same function as graphite without the
ab
Good day all
I am looking for something that is possibly impossible to find. I have been
given an early Triumph B to clean up and get running. It has the shaving
attachment, however the shaver itself and the little rod and head that it
attaches to is gone. What are the chances of finding that pa
In a message dated 2/14/2010 5:00:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, writes:
"> My phonograph is a Spring Motor and I think it was bought in 1898
because of the record collection that was with it. Serial Number is 29251. "
That serial number seems more like the year 1900.
It's because that isn't the original reproducer. The one shown simply
won't work on this machine. .
- Original Message -
From: "Curt Angstman"
To:
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia 122 angle correct?
Looking at the leaning reproducer again,
I always soak the springs until the dried grease and graphite are easily
removed. I remove the springs, wipe them down and make sure they are clean and
have no cracks, then I reinstall them greasing as I go. That is the best job
because you ensure reliability.
> From: vinyl.visi...@live.co
This is a serial number for a late Spring Motor machine and likely the only
reference to this on the machine would be the plate on the front with
"Spring Motor For Phonograph" in front of the mandrel.
The Spring Motor machines have a nickel plated brass button which is held in
place by a "T" s
I wish people would stop recommending WD-40 as an all-purpose lubricant.
It is particularly UNSUITABLE for lubricating fine mechanisms with small
parts. It was originally designed as a waterproofing agent, hence, it's
name "WD-40" refers to the fact that it is a "water displacement" product
>
>
> Does it have a model number on the tag? I am assuming that this is a cylinder
> type Edison machine?
As I have said before, it is an EDISON SPRING-MOTOR with BETTINI reproducer and
recorder. Very similar to this one:
http://www.coleccionfb.com/Edison-Bettini.htm
Gabriel.
Looking at the leaning reproducer again, I noticed that the needlebar is the
part that is leaning. Is there a needlebar adjustment on this reproducer, like
on a Victor machine?
> From: vinyl.visi...@live.com
> To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:41:03 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Pho
> Do you want to sell it?
>
No. I've just bought it and want to restore.
Gabriel
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I misunderstood your description. Yes, I know about this machine, but not how
to fix the latches.
> From: gabrielma...@telefonica.net
> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:59:20 +0100
> To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing.
>
>
> >
> >
> > Does it have
When examining both pictures, you will notice that the reproducers are
different, even though they appear to have the same cutout pattern. The one
that leans looks like it is larger than the other - maybe not significantly -
but just enough to skew the angle.
Curt
> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010
I think I know which model you are talking about - it does not have obvious
latches on the outside. Since I have not seen one in person, I don't know
anything about the mechanism. Do you want to sell it?
Curt
> From: gabrielma...@telefonica.net
> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:33:29 +0100
> To:
Does it have a model number on the tag? I am assuming that this is a cylinder
type Edison machine?
> From: gabrielma...@telefonica.net
> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:33:29 +0100
> To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing.
>
> My phonograph is a Spring
My phonograph is a Spring Motor and I think it was bought in 1898 because of
the record collection that was with it. Serial Number is 29251. Latches are not
like the ones in the photo nor like the standard. In this spring motor, latches
are automatic with (I suppouse) springs or something like s
Here is a link to see latches on a "suitcase" Home:
http://www.worldofgramophones.com/edisonhome.html
Here's another: http://www.edisontinfoil.com/home1456.htm
> From: gabrielma...@telefonica.net
> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:34:36 +0100
> To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Clean
For the latches - are you talking about the ones that slide in from the side to
keep the lid on - like on a Standard? Or are you talking about an early
"suitcase Home" which has latches like a toolbox or lunchbox? What Model is
your phonograph?
Curt
> From: gabrielma...@telefonica.net
> Date
Yes, if you want the best job, you have to open the spring barrels - don't
remove the springs - and pack some grease around the springs. Any good grease
will work. It will keep the sprinngs from clunking and making noise when
playing.
Curt
> From: gabrielma...@telefonica.net
> Date: Sun, 14
There is something wrong. Regardless of whether it is the correct tone
arm for the machine, or the correct reproducer, the shaft of the needle
must be straight up and down when viewed from the front. It should
never lean into the groove at a sideways angle. Period.
Chris
Keith Wright wrot
It looks like it. I have now included a side picture the owner sent.
http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122%20angle.html
Compare to another 122 shown below. The owner of this one has not replied to a
request for more pictures.
http://keithwright.ca/columbia122/columbiaport122.ht
> I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting" system.
> Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison?
>
>
>
> Hope this helps,
Thanks for your help. And YES, I am talking about latches. Excuse my poor
english. I can say latches in spanish with more than twenty
Hi Gabriel,
For basic motor cleaning, remove the motor from the machine and find a
container large enough to fit it in. Fill the container with kerosene and let
it soak for several days. Use a toothbrush to remove sludge from gears and
small parts. Kerosene will not harm your motor and will
I have just begun to clean my old and dirty Edison Spring Motor and it is a
very heavy work. Do any of you know what kind of product I can use to solve the
wax and grease that is on all the surfaces of the phonograph? I don't want to
damage the black paint nor the chrome finish of parts.
Any id
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