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Edison Gem model B project machine
Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:41 pm
by Bill Cahill
Hi, guys. I haven't even received it yet, but, I am so anxious, I wanted to start a restoration thread early.
I just purchased a Gem model B in kind of rough shape, but, restorable.
It needs alot of parts, but, looks basically restorable.
I'm pretty excited to start on this one.
After I receive it, and, start, I'll take photos so you may see the progress of the restoration on it.
I intend to eventually put a Gem hnorn, and, crane on it, and, maybe some day convert it to combination as well.
Wish me good luck, guys.
Oh, if you want to see picture of it it's in the for sale area of this forum .
Bill Cahill
Re: Edison Gem model B project machine
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:46 am
by dutchman
Definitely going to be a fun project. Looking forward to future photos. I would sure like to find a project machine such as your Gem B.. cheers
Re: Edison Gem model B project machine
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:58 am
by Bill Cahill
Thanks. It was just shipped yesterday, and, isn't projected to be here for about a week.. I'm looking forward to the project.
Bill Cahill
Re: Edison Gem model B project machine
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:05 am
by edisonrestorer64
Well Bill Hello Glad you found the forum.
Yes please let us know about the Edison phonograph. I allways look foreward to seeing your projects.
Re: Edison Gem model B project machine
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:16 am
by Bill Cahill
Thanks. I'm still waiting for it. Hoep it comes soon....
I'll hopefully post pictures after I get it.
I'm looking forward to adding another machine to my small collection.
Bill Cahill
Re: Edison Gem model B project machine
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:30 pm
by Bill Cahill
Well, I haven't been able to break loose rusted on parts. I'm definately sending it to a friend next month to get it apart for me, then, I'll start restoration.
I'll get back on this as soon as I can.
I don't have the fascilities for this much rust.
Bill Cahill
Re: Edison Gem model B project machine
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:00 am
by Dave D
Bill Cahill wrote:Well, I haven't been able to break loose rusted on parts. I'm definately sending it to a friend next month to get it apart for me, then, I'll start restoration.
I'll get back on this as soon as I can.
I don't have the fascilities for this much rust.
Bill Cahill
Bill,
I have had great luck with a product called Evaoporust. It removes rust but does not harm plate or paint. You could drop the whole thing in a pail of it and in a day or so it will be rust free.
Dave
Re: Edison Gem model B project machine
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:59 pm
by Bill Cahill
Thanks. Where can I buy it?
Bill Cahill
Re: Edison Gem model B project machine
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:02 am
by gramophoneshane
Dave D wrote:Bill Cahill wrote:Well, I haven't been able to break loose rusted on parts. I'm definately sending it to a friend next month to get it apart for me, then, I'll start restoration.
I'll get back on this as soon as I can.
I don't have the fascilities for this much rust.
Bill Cahill
Bill,
I have had great luck with a product called Evaoporust. It removes rust but does not harm plate or paint. You could drop the whole thing in a pail of it and in a day or so it will be rust free.
Dave
Sounds like phosphoric acid is the active ingredient. Great stuff.
Re: Edison Gem model B project machine
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:44 am
by Bill Cahill
Haven't gotten anywhere on machine. One gentleman called me a couple of weeks back to say he was going to Orlando, and, was picking up parts for me for machine. I haven't heard from him since the show, so????????
Looks like this will be a long project.
I found one source for some of the parts, but, he's very expensive, and, not sure what to do.......
In the meantime, it's back in the box. I can't get motor apart, and, it's rusted in place.
Carriage is stll rusted to the rod.
Penetrating oil certainly didn't help on anything.
Bill Cahill