I always wondered why for a period of time Edison made these that way, now because of Ron's letter we know. I have never had any problems with any of mine fitting. I really like the Collins and Harlan songs and this is a good one.
Steve The smooth bore Edison 2-minute cylinders were produced around 1906 when Edison was having patent problems and had to stop reaming the bores. Smooth bore cylinders usually have a problem fitting properly on the mandrel. Edison soon went back to the ribbed bores which somehow were easier to gauge. I wouldn't try to ream the bore on a wax cylinder. If the record is playable, just enjoy it even though it looks funny. Ron Subject: [Phono-L] Afloat On A Five Dollar Note > I just purchased Edison 9316 -- Afloat On A Five Dollar Note. It does > not have the inside ribbing I have come to expect and it does not fit > all the way on my Standard's mandrel. Plays great. Love the song. > Although it goes slightly beyond the mandrel, it does not hit the end > gate. Any ideas?
