Edison Phonographs Knowledge Test

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Edison Phonographs Knowledge Test

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Why are there two rings on the carriage rods? Tell us what you think.

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Timing marks for setting speed.
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JohnM wrote:Timing marks for setting speed.

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Yes your correct. Here’s part of an article explaining it from the July 1911 issue of the “The New Phonogram”.

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In the two minute mode. Jerry
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