Edison D home Bushing needed

[Edison Restorer 64]

Hello All I am wondering where might I get a bushing for my Edison d home to hold the mandrel it the mandrel goes through this . its a Very important part some say Impregnated oil bushing some say Brass what have persons used whats the best one that holds up great
many thanks from
William

[brad]

William,

Try Wyatt's www.wyattsmusical.com/

I purchased a bushing for a triumph from him a few years back as well as other parts. He is very helpful and will take the time to answer your questions.

Brad

[Edison Restorer 64]

Thank You I will give them a try'

sincerely william

[tarheeltinkerer]

Once you install the brushing, how in heck do you get the mandrel to spin freely?

[martin1]

Hi Frank.
Reiss talks about using a little abrasive like auto body polish coated around the mandrel shaft to polish up the bushing. (Be careful not do too much.) Then clean all of the abrasive out & reinstall shaft using light oil. You might have to do it more than once. Friction on the mandrel shaft end (or pintel) bearing can also be a source of drag, so make sure that bearing is clean, adjusted & oiled as well. Good luck!
Martin

[Edison Restorer 64]

I got priceing and heres the deal
Hi..
Yes we have those for 12.00. Shipping would be 2.00 for a total of 14.00.

Thanks
Rod
Victrola Repair Service

[dddave]

I just bought a bushing from Wyatts for a Standard D and it was $9.50 including S/H.
They're all a little snug at first. My technique is to wrap a strip of #1500 sandpaper around a wood dowel that is slightly smaller in diameter than the bearing hole, put the dowel in an electric drill and use that to carefully ream the inside hole.
Dave

[tarheeltinkerer]

I took a punch, wrapped some 400 grit sandpaper around it, and reamed out the brushing. A little oil later and they spin well. Now I have to get the shaft ends spinning freely and try to get the belts to cooperate.