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Post by klinkmi on Dec 2, 2008 0:27:02 GMT -5
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Post by klinkmi on Dec 1, 2008 22:28:16 GMT -5
Are you securing the reproducer with the Thumbscrew? The carriage should have a notch to center the reproducer and the thumbscrew on the side should secure it. I have never ran into this problem with the reproducer being too tight or loose but have noticed that if the cylinder is out of round it will cause it to blur the music by moving up and down . Also what type of horn do you have? If it is a Morning Glory you may need to adjust your crane and if it a cygnet type you may have to loosen the tension on the spring.
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Post by klinkmi on Dec 1, 2008 21:19:44 GMT -5
I know that moisture is the main cause of mold or fungus growth and sometimes the cases are the problem. For the past ten years I have stored several hundred mostly mold free cylinders inside large dresser drawers with their original cases in a very dry environment and have not experienced any mold growth. My concern is the future how much moisture would it take for something to go wrong? As many know mold free wax cylinders are harder to find , I usually discard defected ones if I should by a large lot of them. Am I doing this in a correct way? Is there something else I can do? I am really most concerned about the early brown wax ones that are wrapped in cotton batting.
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Post by klinkmi on Dec 1, 2008 20:01:23 GMT -5
I will try. Out of five machines this is the only one I seem to have a problem with. I'm am just hoping it is not a bend in the mandrel.
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Post by klinkmi on Dec 1, 2008 19:56:11 GMT -5
Thanks, I have been looking on E-bay and in five years have only located 1 . As for the White one it is the only one out of 40 that has some damage there are a few needle digs, my guess is that the machine was converted to a Diamond mod B someone had put this older record by mistake. By the way the title is "Olcotts Old Fashioned Mother" #1571 By Mr Napus ,I will try to post a pic. one of these days. Also does anyone no the year when they started putting Edison/ Columbia lables on the cases?
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Post by klinkmi on Nov 30, 2008 23:49:16 GMT -5
Shipping is very expensive! I don't think FED X or UPS would ship an item so large and so heavy. Common freight is probably only possibility but use caution how the item is going to be packed or crated. I have heard of some horror stories especially with Jukeboxes. I know in my area NEPa Disc Phono's are more common than cylinder machines . Just keep your eyes open and I sure one will pop up somewhere.
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Post by klinkmi on Nov 30, 2008 19:20:17 GMT -5
Is there any type of price guide out there on early cylinders? I have several that I had purchased many years ago. Many are in containers with no lables only paper slips identifing the song. Others are Edison and Columbia with paper slips with #'s as low as 28 and one Edison is almost pure white in color.
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Post by klinkmi on Nov 30, 2008 19:09:17 GMT -5
Nice going, Jim! Sounds like you have at least basic mechanical skills (and a drill press!). Those skills, some common sense, a bit of esoteric knowledge, and patience will enable you to do most anything with these beasts. Now you're ready for a Model D "Home!" George Paul[/quote What is the difficulty with a Home Model D ? I have one that is frozen but as of now had never made an attempt to free it or to change the bearings
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Post by klinkmi on Nov 29, 2008 21:00:20 GMT -5
I have a Triumph B with 2-4min combination with a cygnet horn. When you play a cylinder the beginning is fine but as the cylinder advances to the middle it begins to slow and then start to repeat . Is there an adjustment that can be made or is the end bearing worn out?
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