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Post by poconosteve1 on Feb 17, 2015 19:23:14 GMT -5
Is there anything unusual about a 3 screw bedplate? Was this just a later feature of a late model A. Mine left factory around Oct 05. Thanks in advance
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Post by poconosteve1 on Feb 17, 2015 7:09:14 GMT -5
Once again, thanks so much for the information. Very interesting. We often focus on the 'mechanicals' of these great machines...the cases are amazing as well. And, yes it really is something how many different patterns you see out there. Thanks for such a thorough history of the woodworking aspect of these machines!
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Post by poconosteve1 on Feb 16, 2015 12:29:40 GMT -5
New to hobby and these machines. Impressed by the quality and care taken with these cylinder phono cases. My Standard A has a beautifully 'modelled' looking case, not just straight grain. Not rare, but the sides are like that as well leading to me to believe that the craftsmen who built these cases took the extra time to match woods and grains to be most appealing. Were these cases made in Edisons factory? Were there different prices based on how ornate the grains are? I did hear that a mahogany case was available...wondering about history of the woodworking shop. Woods sourced locally? Very nicely constructed. Thanks folks. Steve
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Post by poconosteve1 on Feb 11, 2015 17:10:54 GMT -5
Thanks so much for the info and quick reply! I'll stick to black cylinders I suppose..
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Post by poconosteve1 on Feb 11, 2015 16:45:19 GMT -5
Hi Folks, I have a deep blue cylinder with what looks like black plaster inside. #1517 "Rocked in the cradle of the deep" by Croxton. It is NOT marked 4M. Is this a 2 min cylinder? I read some early blue amberols may have been 2. I have a Standard A, 2 min machine 1905, and want to know if I can safely play this cylinder. Thanks so much in advance!
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Post by poconosteve1 on Feb 11, 2015 11:13:35 GMT -5
Thanks again for the advice. I'll let mine run down after use. Have a great day!!
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Post by poconosteve1 on Feb 11, 2015 7:53:28 GMT -5
Yes..antiquephono.org is a great website..have learned a lot already on there. Question..Is it best to run the spring down when leaving the machine, versus leaving under some tension? Or doesn't it matter? Thanks
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Post by poconosteve1 on Feb 11, 2015 7:49:28 GMT -5
Yes..This is a very nice machine! What a find...and with the cylinders and books. Life is truly amazing. Enjoy!!
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Post by poconosteve1 on Feb 7, 2015 17:42:05 GMT -5
Thanks again George. I actually just played my machine for the first time. Sound is amazing! Is there any way to tell based on sales records what town or person purchased these units? I understand that mine came from Michigan. Strange (or not), my childhood hero was Tom Edison. I'm 51. Edison and Henry Ford..amazing Americans!
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Post by poconosteve1 on Feb 7, 2015 10:21:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the quick response and info. Yes, you are correct, my machine has the speed control above the bedplate. So would still be an A, versus a B? Thanks again..
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Post by poconosteve1 on Feb 7, 2015 8:29:50 GMT -5
Hi All, Recently purchased a Standard Model A with serial # S-240416. Can anyone assist with month and year of manufacture? Great condition with original shaver attachment which I understand is bit rare since they didn't work well. Any idea of how many were provided with this attachment? I am amazed at quality build of these machines. Thanks!
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