Victor Auxetophone

[CharliePhono]

I'm peering in from the sidelines here, but is it pronounced aux-"eh"-to-phone or aux-"ee"-to-phone? I've heard the latter pronunciation in the videos, but wondered, word geek that I am.

[Curt A]

The first pronunciation...

[paradroid1793]

If you have not already, enter it here...

Only 12 other Auxetophones have been documented on the V-V Page.

http://www.victor-victrola.com/Auxetophone.htm

[Jerry B.]

Ken, I'm very happy for you. That is an incredible addition to your collection. Congratulations!

Jerry B.

[tictalk]

They are amazing machines, it operates at a very low pressure somewhere around 5 psi, similar to the pressure needed when blowing a balloon up, the needle bar is connected to a slotted plate that moves against another similar slotted plate, It works similar to human vocal cords, with the compressor on you have great volume with the compressor off the volume drops to a whisper, just as a human voice would do when you get the breath knocked out of you . Here are some pictures of a disassembled reproducer

[Phono-Phan]

Thanks for those pictures. Is the torsion spring soldered or crimped on to the needle bar?
I received my electric motor back for my Auxetophone from being totally rebuilt. It looks and runs great. They totally cleaned, re-varnished and baked the field windings, made new brushes, made new oil reservoir caps, replaced the lead wires, cleaned and polished the armature, and painted the case. Amazing job!!! I should be getting the air pump back at the Midwest Show in June. I am anxious to get it all done and play a record.

[tictalk]

Hi Ken , That motor looks great, let’s keep our fingers crossed that the pump turns out as well and operates properly , the torsion bar originally was crimped into place, keep the updates coming.

[PeterF]

Where did you get the electric motor restored? I have some more business for them!

[Phono-Phan]

Beaudry Electric Motors and Controls
Jay Beaudry Owner
N7317 Hwy 42
Sheboygan, WI 53083
Direct: 920-389-8036
Main: 920-565-3993 ext. 3
[email protected]
www.bemotors.net

[Garret]

Can't wait to see a video of this playing when done.

Garret