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How to maintain Edison Home Phonograph

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 9:49 am
by GoCOOGS!
Hey y’all! So as some of you have read, I’ve recently acquired an Edison Home Model A with a Cygnet No. 11 horn. I’ve confirmed the horn set up I have is not detrimental to the machine. However I would like some pointers on how to properly maintain it. I’ve spend a few days trying to research that on here and throughout the internet but I haven’t really gotten any info on maintaining it. I’d like to know what lubricant I should use, where I should lube the machine what vessel I should use and other maintenance tips to keep it lasting another 100 years. Also, tips on keeping the Model K reproducer in tip top shape. Thanks in advance!

Re: How to maintain Edison Home Phonograph

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:30 am
by phonogfp

Re: How to maintain Edison Home Phonograph

Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:38 pm
by Pete Stratford
To me it looks like your horn is hanging a little awkward. Could you post a picture of the crane that is holding it so we can see if it is all correct. Here is a picture of what the horn support should look like. If you click on the picture it will rotate to the correct position.
Thanks
Pete

Re: How to maintain Edison Home Phonograph

Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2018 9:23 am
by GoCOOGS!
Thanks! I had the crane on backwards but I corrected it!
Pete Stratford wrote:To me it looks like your horn is hanging a little awkward. Could you post a picture of the crane that is holding it so we can see if it is all correct. Here is a picture of what the horn support should look like. If you click on the picture it will rotate to the correct position.
Thanks
Pete

Re: How to maintain Edison Home Phonograph

Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2018 9:25 am
by GoCOOGS!
The logo on top of the Horn is missing, should I keep it as it is or get a new decal?

Re: How to maintain Edison Home Phonograph

Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:19 pm
by Lucius1958
GoCOOGS! wrote:The logo on top of the Horn is missing, should I keep it as it is or get a new decal?
Your choice. Has the horn been repainted?

Bill