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Post by edelman on Mar 1, 2015 0:50:13 GMT -5
Please forgive me for if I am using the wrong term(s) or don't describe things properly, just getting into phonograph machines. I am considering buying an Edison machine that I found locally for less that $50. It mostly works, in that I can crank it and it will spin the platter, adjusting the speed will speed up/slow down the platter (twisting it to the slowest speed stops it), the stop/start mechanism works and the level to lower/raise the tonearm onto the disc works. The only thing that is not working right is the tonearm. It does not move from side to side (in that I cannot rotate it), or to be more exact is seems seized and will not more at all other than up and down. If you put the needle onto the record it just play the same groove forever. I am curious if the tone arm is a complex or [too] costly fix. I have a Brunswick floor model that I have serviced (no repairs, just cleaned up) and it was not too bad...saying that I have been inside an old phonograph and consider myself sort of handy. I have a couple of pictures, in the second you can see there the tone arm is taped (although I don't know why as it won't budge). Any help or advice greatly appreciated.
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Post by lucius1958 on Mar 2, 2015 3:32:41 GMT -5
On DD machines, the 'tone arm' and horn are a single unit, pivoted at the front (with the exception of the early table models). Have you checked under the grille to see whether the horn is free to move, or whether something is obstructing it? That is about the only thing I can think of at the moment that would cause this.
BillS
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Post by edisonh19 on Apr 2, 2015 9:01:34 GMT -5
I was looking at the last photo... it appears to me that the whole horn assembly might be riding too high. Notice the marks on the inside of the lid where the ring on the horn assembly has marred the inside of the lid. Looks like it was moved with the arm out of adjustment or maybe even with the assembly loose from its pivot point. I would think maybe a hour or so of tinkering and adjusting may help uncover and perhaps fix the problem. There are several adjustment points on the arm that raises and lowers the assembly. Take care not to damage the reproducer and stylus if you try to adjust it.
Ed
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