Edison Standard Phonograph model "B" spring replacement

[Herb Smith]

Hello,

I have an Edison Standard Phonograph that originally belonged to my Grandfather.  Based upon what I've read on this forum, it seems to be a "B" model.  Serial number is 527506.

It worked previously, but when I last tried to wind and use it, it made a rather loud metallic "unwinding" sound, which leads me to believe that the spring has broken. 

I'm fairly mechanical, but wondering if I should attempt this repair myself, and where to get parts.

It likely needs other parts replaced or refurbished as well.

Photos attached.

Thanks!

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[lucius1958]

You might try thephonographshop.com ...

Your first step might be to open the spring barrel, to see whether the spring is broken, or merely came unhooked.

- BillS

[nefaurora]

Yep, You most likely broke the Mainspring..Probably at the hook tab.. Remove the entire Mainspring barrel (but not the Mainspring) and send it to Wyatt Markus up in upstate NY at: edisondiamonddisc.wixsite.com/edisondiamonddisc

He'll wind and install a new mainspring in the Mainspring barrel. It will save you lots of grief. He'll probably charge you $110 bucks...and ship it back to you.

What state are you in??

) Tony K.

Edison Collector/Restorer
Melbourne, Florida