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Post by maroongem on Mar 20, 2013 15:42:52 GMT -5
Strange coincidence that discussiion should turn to comparison of the A-100 with the H-19 as I just brought home one of each yesterday. The new A-100 has the mahogany finish and the H-19 has the later style fleur-de-lis grill. LOL! To paraphrase Chief Brody In Jaws, "You're gonna need a bigger boat." ;D
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Post by maroongem on Mar 19, 2013 6:33:15 GMT -5
Shouldn't there be a wooden frame around the motor plate? BillS The A-100 was like the H-19 & B-19. No framework around the motor board. You might be thinking of the A-150. BillF
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Post by maroongem on Mar 18, 2013 15:10:30 GMT -5
LOL!!! I'm really digging the Frankenbrola." I have to admit, this is the first Amberola I've seen that has been converted to a disc player. Ya gotta wonder what that BA sounds like on that 2M Standard!! Personally, The only thing I would buy from this vendor from what I can see is perhaps a cylinder. Everything else has been hookey-dookied. BillF
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Post by maroongem on Mar 17, 2013 11:32:30 GMT -5
Hi Leo, I have one long case Home ser#H92952 w/original crank and here are some photos with measurements. The crank measurements are hard to read but the OAL is 2.980(75.69mm) and the depth of the slot is .250(6.35mm) I hope these help. BillF
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Post by maroongem on Mar 16, 2013 12:34:35 GMT -5
Brad,
The original was shellacked to the diaphragm but you are going to have to clean the surface with acetone to remove any remnants of the super glue before you attempt to re-attach it. Once you get it clean, you can either try the super glue (get the gel type) again or get yourself some stick shellac. If you can't find any, I'll send you enough to re-attach it.
BillF
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Post by maroongem on Mar 15, 2013 18:44:59 GMT -5
I wouldn't worry about over-winding it. When you feel a stiff resistance, you'll know when to stop. As an aside, in the original manual that came with each machine, the Edison factory stated: NOTE---Rewinding after each selection is not necessary, but it will generally be found more convenient than to allow the phonograph to run down completely before rewinding.As far as the dolphin key, this style of key was very popular on other types of lock type cabinetry other than the Edison phonograph and is not a rare key until some idiot puts "Edison Phonograph key" as the selling point on FeePay. The key should be about 2.5" long and the bit dimensions is what is critical. This is one of my keys from a C-250 so you can get an idea of what shape the bit is.
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Post by maroongem on Mar 15, 2013 18:25:06 GMT -5
Happy to hear you are sorting things out. These machines are definitely a learning experience. The dark blue color tells me it is an Edison Blue Amberol, which in most cases would be a 4M recording. Indestructible/U.S Everlasting cylinders are marked 4M somewhere on the title end, but not so with their 2M recordings.
BillF
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Post by maroongem on Mar 14, 2013 3:41:49 GMT -5
John,
I'm assuming this is coming from reputable parts/repair dealer so that is about average. Could you find one cheaper, say on eBay? Sure, but there would more than likely be no guarantee on the stylus, which is the most expensive part to replace. I don't think you could do much better for one that is ready to go.
BillF
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Post by maroongem on Mar 13, 2013 5:37:41 GMT -5
John, Let's see if I can do this before Bill outdraws me again! George P. Seriously? I wasn't aware that this was a race to see who can answer first.................. BillF
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Post by maroongem on Mar 12, 2013 16:21:31 GMT -5
Hi John and welcome to the board! So you have yourself a C-250. A very nice machine that had the largest horn Edison offered plus a 2 spring motor. This and it's later incarnation the C-19, is my favorite cabinet style offered by Edison. Is your cabinet mahogany or oak? I've seen more of the C-250 in oak as it was still a popular wood up until the late teens. I believe your Balance #3 soundbox is for playing horizontal-cut records such a Victor or Columbia product. The Edison Standard Reproducer had a diamond stylus and was designed for Edison's vertical-cut records. You won't get much sound out of a soundbox that was made for horizontal-cut on an Edison Diamond Disc, and you could damage the surface, according to some. I like the work that Tom (Gramp's Treasures) puts out, and you can stain it to match your cabinet. As far as the grille cloth, it would depend on the wood used on the cabinet. Oak had a greenish silk-like cloth and mahogany was a goldish-brown. The correct Reproducer for your machine would be the aforementioned Edison Standard Diamond Disc Reproducer. The issue is to get one that has a good diamond and new gaskets preferably. There are several vendors on the main page in "Web Sources for parts/repairs that should have what you need.
BillF
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Post by maroongem on Mar 11, 2013 15:47:49 GMT -5
This is not a 2M Grand Opera cylinder but a cylinder from the regular series that was released in Aug. 1907. Why the red in the lettering, who knows. The standard was white, so perhaps a previous owner's "addition?" 2M Edison Grand Opera cylinders had the title ends highlighted in a pale blue and the boxes also reflected this color.
BillF
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Post by maroongem on Mar 10, 2013 8:23:17 GMT -5
A gold plated crank for your machine won't be hard to find as this style was used on many of the Edison machines that had the gold plated hardware. Is it possible the movers stuck the crank and casters in the horn compartment?
BillF
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Post by maroongem on Mar 10, 2013 8:07:48 GMT -5
Where you said you had just moved, I'm wondering if the TT base isn't sitting properly on the cross pin on the spindle. If this is the case, usually it just takes a bit of tuning the TT with the brake on until it seats on the pin. This would be best case scenario. Worse case would be if the move upset the horn height adjustment.
BillF
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Post by maroongem on Mar 7, 2013 16:32:02 GMT -5
These could be replacements as one or more were often lost, from the examples I've seen. The old glue that was used to affix them has long lost it's hold and I believe they also had a small nail in the center. I would think that on an oak machine, they would have a darker stain than what is presented.
BillF
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Post by maroongem on Mar 7, 2013 16:14:19 GMT -5
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