Rectorphone

[5Orient5]

Does anyone know the shape and dimensions of the original governor weights on a Rectorphone? My machine is virtually complete, but because of these two missing pieces it can't be run. As I have to make the parts in any case, I'd like to replicate them as accurately as possible.
Thanks

[TinfoilPhono]

Here's mine. As you can see, the sides are straight and the top has a dome shape. The width is 15mm; the height is 9mm at the edge and 11mm at the high point of the dome.

[Phonofreak]

OK, pardon my ignorance, but what is a Rectorphone? I never heard of it.
Harvey Kravitz

[5Orient5]

Perfect! That is exactly what I needed to replicate the weights. Thank you very much.
Since you have the same machine I wonder if I might ask another question? Does the on/off-brake lever merely press against the governor shaft- steel on steel? The thin cross section of the lever on mine provides so little surface it provides no braking what so ever.
Thanks again.

[TinfoilPhono]

OK, pardon my ignorance, but what is a Rectorphone? I never heard of it.

Pictures and story here.

[Mormon S]

OK, pardon my ignorance, but what is a Rectorphone? I never heard of it.
Harvey Kravitz

It is essentially an off brand "equivalent" to the Columbia model q, however, as far as I know, its performance didn't even come close. Here's a good picture I found of one

Martin

[TinfoilPhono]

^^^^^
Yup. That one is mine.

Does the on/off-brake lever merely press against the governor shaft- steel on steel?

Yes, it couldn't be much cruder.

[Mormon S]

^^^^^
Yup. That one is mine.

Oh wow, I should have payed more attention

Also, metal on metal break? What were they thinking? I'm sure there is a better way they could have done that at the same cost.

Martin

[gramophone-georg]

^^^^^
Yup. That one is mine.

OR: "All your Interwebby photos are belong to me"

[5Orient5]

Thanks for the picture of the on/off lever. Mine is identical. Obviously, nothing is missing from my machine. I appreciate your help.