Steve,
 
Ya,  I will get you some pictures tomarrow. I did not know the mandral is press 
fit and could be taken off the rod.  The rod is in good condition so that will 
not need to be replaced. So I learned something today.  I am so thankful for 
Phono-L with all the info I get to read and new thinghs I learn. Thank you very 
much Steve. I really appreciate all the help.  You really saved my neck in not 
blowing my money on something I would not need sence it is only the mandrel 
that I can change out.  Expect pictures tomarrow.
 
Kenneth
 

________________________________
 From: Steven Medved <[email protected]>
To: [email protected] 
Sent: Friday, August 3, 2012 8:45 AM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Looking for triumph mandrel
  

Kenneth, Can you send a photo? The mandrel itself is press fit on so if only 
the mandrel is bad that can be replaced as the home and triump mandrels are all 
the same and easy to find.  If the rod itself is damaged that can be machined 
as the end gate pivot is adjustible.  If the pivot is messed up again it can be 
machined.   Ron Sitko can replace the mandrel on your shaft.  The mandrel and 
shaft are not one piece.   You can often find mint condition 2 minute mandrels 
for two minute machines, I have seen them sell for around $50 on eBay.   TDB is 
a Model B Triumph upgrade mandrel, but if only the mandrel is damaged that is 
very easy to replace.   I would suggest in the future when you have a problem 
describe it first so that you can get the best advice on how to fix it instead 
of making assumptions that may be a lot more costly.   Steve
> Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 22:43:12 -0700
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Looking for triumph mandrel
> 
> Steve,  the mandrel on my Triumph is 4 10/16 as close as I can masure and on 
> it is stamped TDB and maybe a very faint I but very hard to tell.  Looks like 
> someone hit the mandrel on the gate end and put it slightly out of round so I 
> fear putting a 2 minute wax record on it that it might crack.  I would really 
> like to replace this with one in very respectable condition as my machine is 
> in very nice original condition.  Maybe someone could help me with this and 
> sell me one they have.
> Kenneth
>  
> 
> ________________________________
>  From: Steven Medved <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected] 
> Sent: Thursday, August 2, 2012 4:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Looking for triumph mandrel
>  
> 
> Hello Kenneth, On the mandrel as you are facing the machine and the crank is 
> on you right the markings on the mandrel will be on the left of the mandel on 
> the side with the two holes.  On the feed screw it is marked on the left as 
> well.  Most people never notice the markings, what model of Triumph do you 
> have? Below is my upgrade mandrel article.  I included the info on the 
> Triumph C but with so few known it is very unlikely you will ever see one. 
> Steve  
> 
> I was able to find a copy of a letter Edison
> sent to his dealers telling about the different mandrel upgrades for the home
> and triumphs.  If the dealers needed a
> letter, how much more will this information help us?
> 
> 
> 
> Here are some things that I have found from the letter and
> myself.  The lengths of the triumph feed screws are as follows:
> 
> 
> 
> The A is 4 27/32" and is marked T D A I  and TA on the feedscrew and the 
> mandrel.
> 
> The B is 5" and is marked T D B I, TBI, or just a large
> TB on the mandrel and the end of the feed screw is also marked.
> 
> The C is 5 1/4" and is marked T D C I on the feedscrew
> and the mandrel. I have never seen a C except for a pulley.
> 
> The D and E (and F I assume) is marked T D only.
> 
> The pulley is marked with an A B C or D.  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Homes:
> 
> 
> 
> The home is marked H B I, IHB or H A B I for the A & B and H C for C. 
> 
> The home D and higher
> is marked H D. 
> 
> If you put a Triumph B mandrel on a Triumph A you have to move the
> upper bedplate to the right all the way to compensate or the belt hits where 
> it
> goes through the lower bedplate.  My Triumph A has a B mandrel on it.
> 
> 
> 
> I believe the pulleys are the same, and think the shifters on the
> C kits have the lip like the D and higher does, but I have only seen one home 
> C
> and one triumph C with the kit so I can’t say for certain.  Less than 7 
> Triumph C’s are known and the
> Home C is very uncommon.
> 
> 
> 
> Until I saw this letter on eBay (I did not win it but purchased a
> photocopy from the winner) I did not know they made 5 different ones.  If
> anyone wants a copy of the letter e-mail to them please contact me.
> 
> 
> 
> Steve
> 
> 
> 
> Terry Baer:
> 
> 
> 
> The model C used a unique mandrel assembly
> 
> with "captured" bearing. 
> Picture an early two minute mandrel shaft.  Remove
> 
> the mandrel and turn down the area under the mandrel to about 5/16"
> leaving
> 
> the larger 5/8" feedscrew.  Now slip
> on a bearing that is 5/8 OD 5/16 ID.
> 
> Now slip on a mandrel with smaller 5/16 holes on both ends.  Now slip the
> 
> whole assembly in the top works.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 10:22:10 -0700
> > From: [email protected]
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Looking for triumph mandrel
> > 
> > Steve, Where are they marked on the mandrel/feed screw?   I will look again 
> > but I didn't notice any markings.
> > Ken
> >  
> > 
> > ________________________________
> >  From: Steven Medved <[email protected]>
> > To: Antique Phonograph List <[email protected]> 
> > Sent: Thursday, August 2, 2012 8:13 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Looking for triumph mandrel
> >  
> > There are three different lengths.
> > 
> > There are three for the triumph and two for the home and they are all 
> > marked on the mandrel and the feed screw, which do you have?
> > 
> > > Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 00:04:04 -0700
> > > From: [email protected]
> > > To: [email protected]
> > > Subject: [Phono-L] Looking for triumph mandrel
> > > 
> > > Hello everyone,
> > >  
> > > I am in need of a Triumph mandrel and rod for a 2/4 conversion.  I have 
> > > all the other parts but hope someone here has one they can sell.  Please 
> > > contact me off list.
> > >  
> > > Just a note, I am still working on my story and hope to have it finished 
> > > soon for all to read.
> > >  
> > > Thanks,
> > > Kenneth
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