Before I ask if anyone has the parts to install a repeater, is there anyone around that could install the parts? I know holes have to be drilled and tapped (I think), and I absolutely don't trust myself to do it...not that I have the tools anyway.
I've been wanting a repeater machine for a while but a few have slipped thru my fingers and seem really expensive. Not sure if the parts and having them installed on my Home model A with 2/4 gearing would be any cheaper.
Thanks for any info!
Home repeater
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Re: Home repeater
Most of the after marked parts and repeaters I have seen are bolt on for the Home A model. They were designed so the average person could do it himself. I am not sure about later models but for them to sell the after market parts they would likely keep it to a simple installation to sell them. Tom b
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Re: Home repeater
I'm going to presume that we're talking about Edison Model D repeaters...
I've had Homes with these repeaters and Triumphs with them. In my opinion, a repeater on a single-mainspring Home has limited utility. Sure, they look cool, and you can demonstrate it...once without winding... Maybe that's all you (we) really need anyway.
On the other hand, with a Triumph you can put on an interesting little instrumental, start it playing, and then show your guests around. Eventually they'll wonder how that same song keeps repeating. Of course, a Triumph with a repeater won't be as kind to your wallet.
In any event, the repeaters are fun to watch. I find that in general, men really like them, while women are more focused on other things.
George P.
I've had Homes with these repeaters and Triumphs with them. In my opinion, a repeater on a single-mainspring Home has limited utility. Sure, they look cool, and you can demonstrate it...once without winding... Maybe that's all you (we) really need anyway.
On the other hand, with a Triumph you can put on an interesting little instrumental, start it playing, and then show your guests around. Eventually they'll wonder how that same song keeps repeating. Of course, a Triumph with a repeater won't be as kind to your wallet.
In any event, the repeaters are fun to watch. I find that in general, men really like them, while women are more focused on other things.
George P.
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Re: Home repeater
Hmm I do have that triumph model D2 I got recently, but i have no idea if they work with the diamond B and cygnet setup. I never even thought about the motor ability!
Finding one will probably be difficult as well as expensive.
Finding one will probably be difficult as well as expensive.
J.F.