Oh, you guys are great! I'm loving all this data - especially the Spring Motors up to the introduction of the Triumphs. I think that point is where numbering may have changed - we'll see (I hope). And the information on Triumphs (including patent dates) will be a big help to check accuracy.
Bob, I second Steve's request for a photo of that mandrel. I've seen rubber mandrels on some Edison coin-ops; do you think it's possibly one of those?
I didn't foresee our age being an impediment to this research! Should have done this years ago, I guess...
Thanks again to everyone who has responded so far. Send the chiropractor bills to me!
George P.
Edison Spring Motor/Triumph Questionnaire
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Re: Edison Spring Motor/Triumph Questionnaire
The composite mandrels I have seen are on the Edison Bell Electric which was the UK's version of the Class M. Only problem is the mandrel shaft on this machine did not have a feed screw on it and it looks shorter than the Class M mandrel shaft. Can't wait to see the picture!!
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Re: Edison Spring Motor/Triumph Questionnaire
Some more Triumph information:
1-Model A serial #35066 two minute player just like it left the factory.
2-ID Plate
3-May 31st 1898
4-no
5-no
6-Ball Catch
7-Single screw
8-Motor #21444
9-Solid Gears
10-no
11-Banner decal
12-no
1-Model A serial #39870 converted to 2&4 minute with "O" reproducer and black #11 Cygnet
2-ID Plate
3-Nov 17, 1903
4-no
5-no
6-Ball Catch
7-Sngle Screw
8-Motor #24951
9-Solid Gears
10-no
11-Banner decal
12-no
1-Model B serial #52365 in mahogany case converted to 2&4 minute with "S" reproducer and straight aftermarket mahogany (real wood) horn with a nickel bell.
2-ID Plate
3-Nov 17, 1903
4-no
5-no
6-Locking lug
7-Single screw
8-Motor #42564
9-Solid gears
10-no
11-"Edison"
12-Happy Birthday from DeeDee, 1985
1-Model F serial #90441 in oak case (not Opera style) with original oak woodgrained #11 Cygnet
2-ID Plate
3-May 22, 1906
4-no
5-no
6-no end gate
7-Sincle screw
8-Home style motor - serial #??? (where do I look?)
9-solid gears
10-no
11-"Edison"
12-none
That's all from me. If there are any questions please let me know. Thanks for your efforts. Jerry Blais
1-Model A serial #35066 two minute player just like it left the factory.
2-ID Plate
3-May 31st 1898
4-no
5-no
6-Ball Catch
7-Single screw
8-Motor #21444
9-Solid Gears
10-no
11-Banner decal
12-no
1-Model A serial #39870 converted to 2&4 minute with "O" reproducer and black #11 Cygnet
2-ID Plate
3-Nov 17, 1903
4-no
5-no
6-Ball Catch
7-Sngle Screw
8-Motor #24951
9-Solid Gears
10-no
11-Banner decal
12-no
1-Model B serial #52365 in mahogany case converted to 2&4 minute with "S" reproducer and straight aftermarket mahogany (real wood) horn with a nickel bell.
2-ID Plate
3-Nov 17, 1903
4-no
5-no
6-Locking lug
7-Single screw
8-Motor #42564
9-Solid gears
10-no
11-"Edison"
12-Happy Birthday from DeeDee, 1985
1-Model F serial #90441 in oak case (not Opera style) with original oak woodgrained #11 Cygnet
2-ID Plate
3-May 22, 1906
4-no
5-no
6-no end gate
7-Sincle screw
8-Home style motor - serial #??? (where do I look?)
9-solid gears
10-no
11-"Edison"
12-none
That's all from me. If there are any questions please let me know. Thanks for your efforts. Jerry Blais
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Re: Edison Spring Motor/Triumph Questionnaire
George , posted pics of mandrel,I don't think the machine was ever a coin-op,or part of one, The mandrel has a layer of what looks like wax paper,but I think it is some other material, It has a normal feed screw and half nut and bar. Still have not got the triumph info to you, Bob Smock
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Re: Edison Spring Motor/Triumph Questionnaire
Thanks for the photos, Bob. I've never seen a mandrel like that. Could be possibly be plaster? Very interesting!
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Re: Edison Spring Motor/Triumph Questionnaire
Bob,
Could you post a picture of the whole upper and lower bed plate?
Thanks!
Steve
Could you post a picture of the whole upper and lower bed plate?
Thanks!
Steve
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Re: Edison Spring Motor/Triumph Questionnaire
George, It appears to be cork,or possibly leather,I will try to get some more pictures, thanks Bob Smock
Re: Edison Spring Motor/Triumph Questionnaire
George,
Here's another Model F for the list:
1-Model F serial #89583 in oak Opera case
2-ID Plate
3-May 22, 1906
4-no
5-no
6-no end gate
7-Single screw
8-Opera Motor
9-Solid gears
10-no
11-Edison
12-none
Chuck
Here's another Model F for the list:
1-Model F serial #89583 in oak Opera case
2-ID Plate
3-May 22, 1906
4-no
5-no
6-no end gate
7-Single screw
8-Opera Motor
9-Solid gears
10-no
11-Edison
12-none
Chuck
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Re: Edison Spring Motor/Triumph Questionnaire
George
Here's another Model F for your list:
1-Model F serial #89583 in oak Opera case
2-ID Plate
3-May 22, 1906
4-no
5-no
6-no end gate
7-Single screw
8-Opera Motor
9-solid gears
10-no
11-Edison
12-none
Chuck
(this may be a duplicate post, not sure if first went in OK)
Here's another Model F for your list:
1-Model F serial #89583 in oak Opera case
2-ID Plate
3-May 22, 1906
4-no
5-no
6-no end gate
7-Single screw
8-Opera Motor
9-solid gears
10-no
11-Edison
12-none
Chuck
(this may be a duplicate post, not sure if first went in OK)
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Re: Edison Spring Motor/Triumph Questionnaire
Thank you, Chuck!
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