C reproducer Link

[branson69]

I bought my first Edison Standard Phonograph.It seems that the diaphragm link is missing.I cant find a supplier that might have one.Can someone provide a picture or dementions of this part? Thank you.

[lucius1958]

To quote Eric Reiss, in "The Compleat Talking Machine":

"A new linkage is easily made from a very thin piece of steel wire... The proper length of the link, measured Inside the loops, is 5/16". The C reproducer link is "C" shaped, while the H reproducer link is "S" shaped..."

While you're at it, you should put new gaskets in the reproducer, for best sound.

Hope that helps.

BillS

[branson69]

Thank You very much.That is just what I need
Rich

[nefaurora]

You can buy the parts you usually off of ebay, or APSCO online...at this weblink below... The 2 minute Reproducer used a "C" clip, and the 4-Minute Reproducer used the "S" clip connector originally... What most people don't know is that the "C" connector and the "S" connector do the same jobs and are interchangeable with one another. Many later Edison 1910's Later "C" Reproducers also used the "S" Connectors and ditched (Dropped) the old "C" connectors from the factory for their "C" 2-Minute Reproducers. It's much easier to adjust an "S" connector (Especially for the novice) so I'd use the "S" connector clips for both 2 minute and 4 minute Reproducers...and later on in production, so did Edison. Also, In the Repro kits sold today, The "C" Reproducers (2 Minute)and the "H" Reproducers (4-Minute) both use the same exact Gaskets and the same exact Copper Diaphragm anyway. So, In reality, You really just usually order the "H" 4-minute Repro Gasket and Diaphragm kit for all of your "C" 2-Minute and "H" 4-Minute Reproducers anyway I have found over the years...Check out this weblink: www.antiquephono.com/ Tony K. Edison Collector/Restorer

[kendphono]

I have found that staples from a large stapler work very well. Especially staples from a machine that copies, collates and staples. these are bound on a roll and are all stuck together. You might get some from your work copy machine or office depot.


Ken