Does it have a model number on the tag? I am assuming that this is a cylinder
type Edison machine?
> From: [email protected]
> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:33:29 +0100
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing.
>
> My phonograph is a Spring Motor and I think it was bought in 1898 because of
> the record collection that was with it. Serial Number is 29251. Latches are
> not like the ones in the photo nor like the standard. In this spring motor,
> latches are automatic with (I suppouse) springs or something like springs
> that makes a click when you fit the lid. And a knob outside the lid, at both
> sides, to press for releasing. Well, that is what I think is has to be,
> because it lacks the latches mechanism in the lid sides.
>
> Gabriel.
>
>
>
> El 14/02/2010, a las 18:06, Curt Angstman escribió:
>
> >
> > For the latches - are you talking about the ones that slide in from the
> > side to keep the lid on - like on a Standard? Or are you talking about an
> > early "suitcase Home" which has latches like a toolbox or lunchbox? What
> > Model is your phonograph?
> >
> > Curt
> >
> >> From: [email protected]
> >> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:34:36 +0100
> >> To: [email protected]
> >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing.
> >>
> >>> I can't help with the parts, but what do you mean by "click-fitting"
> >>> system. Are you talking about the latches on an early Edison?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Hope this helps,
> >>
> >> Thanks for your help. And YES, I am talking about latches. Excuse my poor
> >> english. I can say latches in spanish with more than twenty different
> >> words (pestillo, falleba, pasador, picaporte, cierre, fiador, resbalón,
> >> etc.) but I think I need to improve my english lexicon.
> >>
> >> When you say re-grease the spring, are you talking about open and separate
> >> the three spring cans?
> >>
> >> Gabriel.
> >>
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