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Post by maroongem on Feb 21, 2013 15:23:35 GMT -5
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Post by le0 on Feb 21, 2013 17:09:13 GMT -5
yeah, saw it... they sell lots of phonograph stuff and they have 100% positive feedback so I guess I can trust them. supposed to be in good working order from the description. I'll bid and this way I could save shipping if no one else is interested. only thing is I haven't completed my PayPal account... I'll do this right now.
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Post by le0 on Feb 21, 2013 20:53:48 GMT -5
just checked shipping with the seller... $32 for a tiny reproducer. heck no... people trying to make money on shipping isn't my cup of tea! they show up often and I can wait for a good opportunity. have one on my Standard which I could use before I find one too.
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Post by dedune on Feb 21, 2013 21:39:56 GMT -5
I have ordered my Diamond B reproducer from George Vollema, Great Lakes Antique Phonograph, www.victroladoctor.com. Rebuilt original was $170.95 w/$7.00 shipping. His quote was $128.95 for a rebuilt Model C.
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Post by le0 on Feb 22, 2013 0:18:04 GMT -5
$128.95 for a rebuilt model C seems quite fair given the price of new mica and rubber gaskets (about $12 from Wyatt's) worth a try, I'll send my list to him and see what he has and at what price. machine update: just lubed the motor with PL-100 from Prolab, fantastic product by the way, and kept it running for a good hour so it's completely free. while doing this I also found the gate pivot was worn where it meets the mandrel but otherwise everything seems fine.
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Post by le0 on Mar 7, 2013 22:34:06 GMT -5
I bought a crane and a crank on Ebay a couple days ago... package is on it's way home. I also sent an Email to George of "GREAT LAKES ANTIQUE PHONOGRAPH" (www.victroladoctor.com) for other parts; it's awaiting finalisation. also, how much should I expect to pay for a ~30" brass horn? shipping prices I got from a couple Ebay sellers are hard on the wallet and overall prices including shipping would cost me an arm and a leg.
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Post by le0 on Apr 4, 2013 5:36:20 GMT -5
ok, I'm done with de rebuild... I will post a video tonight.
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Post by le0 on Apr 4, 2013 18:23:43 GMT -5
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Post by martinola on Apr 4, 2013 20:20:51 GMT -5
Good job, le0! Sounds great with the big horn. Is this the machine that had the crank problem? Did you ever figure out what was going on with it?
- Martin
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Post by le0 on Apr 5, 2013 8:50:43 GMT -5
yes, this is the machine I had a problem with the crank... still really close but I tried to move everything as far to the right as possible and now I just have enough room. it's tighter than I'd like it to be but at least it works and I don't have to use the nasty repro crank. ;D
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Post by maroongem on Apr 6, 2013 5:32:51 GMT -5
yes, this is the machine I had a problem with the crank... still really close but I tried to move everything as far to the right as possible and now I just have enough room. it's tighter than I'd like it to be but at least it works and I don't have to use the nasty repro crank. ;D le0, If you have access to a drill press, you could remove the motor & board and lay it flat on blocks/supports on the press table and re-drill the crank locating pin on the shaft closer to the edge of the cabinet. Then you could re-center the speed control, etc. Just a thought. BillF
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Post by le0 on Apr 6, 2013 8:51:55 GMT -5
yeah, I can do all this... but it left the factory this way over 110 years ago so I don't feel like I should modify it. it doesn't rub and that's my only concern. thanks a lot for the advice.
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Post by borrilabs on Apr 8, 2013 9:35:06 GMT -5
Some things to remember to get better sound in your rebuilds. All swivels must move freely. Do not clamp the retain ring down, you tighten them down to the point where things are sealed and no more, otherwise the sensitivity and bass is greatly effected. the link should allow the reproducer to play cylinders between 2.120 and 2.2" in diameter. Most cylinders fall between 2.135 and 2.180 in most cases. 2.150 was there goal thickness.
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Post by thevictrolaguy on Aug 2, 2013 2:16:56 GMT -5
Home No.62529 left the factory about December 1902. As Bill noted above, your reproducer is intended for 4 minute cylinders. Don't play 2 minute cylinders with it - - you'll want a Model C (or Model B for brown wax) for those. If you can attend one of several phonograph shows that are held around the country (Wayne, New Jersey; Orlando, Florida; Union, Illinois, Los Angeles, California, etc.), you can easily find an original crank for your machine, as well as a crane and a large flower horn. Nice Home - - good luck! George P. JUST A NOTE, BUT YOUR H REPRODUCER CAN BE USED TO PLAY ANY TWO MINUTE INDESTRUCTIBLE CYLINDER WITHOUT DAMAGE... BENJAMIN
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