Wanted: top casting for early 4-clip Edison Standard phonograph

[cheryla]

We are seeking the top casting for an early 4- clip Edison standard Phonograph. The one we have has two shattered back rod castings that cannot be repaired.

[Jerry B.]

Would it be possible to see a photo of your damaged deck?

Thanks, Jerry B.

[cheryla]

[phonogfp]

That's otherwise a nice bedplate!

On two occasions I did successful repairs to this type of damage by drilling a small hole on each side of the shaft, inserting/gluing a wire into the holes so it arched over the shaft, and then sculpting the missing upper stanchion with a product called "Quiksteel." (I expect auto body putty or JB Weld would work as well.) After it dried, a little filing and sanding, then paint, and you'd never know. These repairs have held up for about 25 years so far.

George P.

[rgordon939]

JN Weld will work on this for sure. Plus it’s black I color and can be almost unnoticeable when smoothed out.

Rich Gordon

[VanEpsFan1914]

Also recommending the suggestions for J B Weld--That stuff is fantastic. And since there is enough of the rod bracket left to make a cradle for the wayrod, you won't have it putting the rod out of alignment, either.

[mark gaisser]

I would not bother fixing it as the serial number is nothing special and when you go sell it or trade up it will be a sticking point.
I have bedplates in stock for $45 plus the shipping.....easy switch out
Croakinfrog phonograps
Mark
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[gunnarthefeisty]

I would repair it. Originality is key.