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Hey yall! I am about to pick up another addition to my talking machine collection. It is an Edison but I don't know what model it is. Can any of yal ID it? I also think the crank arm is missing any idea where I can buy one? It seems to be in good shape though. Any info will help! Thanks guys!

Seems to be an A-100 with a replaced grille. The crank should be easily found from the usual parts suppliers.

George P.

Hey guys I just picked up the A 100!! It is in fairly good shape. The finish has wear and a few dings but I like it, it gives it character. It plays well, it could use some lubrication (if anyone knows of any videos on how to lubricate and maintain these machines please send me a link.) It is missing the grill and the nameplate, of anyone knows of where to get these parts or have any laying around please let me know! He also has an LC 38 I will be picking up later next week, pictures of that one will come later. A couple other questions, am I able to play any other type of 78 on this and what type of oil should I use to lubricate this. PS sorry for the first picture being sideways.

Here's a link you may find useful:

http://www.antiquephono.org/basic-antiq ... onal-tips/

There's information specific to your machine under "Pointers for 78rpm Disc Record Machines", #1.

As for oil, don't use "3-In-One" or other paraffin-based lubricants, as these tend to become gummy and hard over a relatively short period of time. I like "Tri-flow" oil for bearings and governor shaft, but any good sewing machine oil will be fine. I use a light 20-weight motor oil on intermediate gears, and grease on the heavy gears. There's a current thread under "Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials" on grease recommendations (titled "Graphite Grease").

George P.

GoCOOGS! wrote:Hey guys I just picked up the A 100!! It is in fairly good shape. The finish has wear and a few dings but I like it, it gives it character. It plays well, it could use some lubrication (if anyone knows of any videos on how to lubricate and maintain these machines please send me a link.) It is missing the grill and the nameplate, of anyone knows of where to get these parts or have any laying around please let me know! He also has an LC 38 I will be picking up later next week, pictures of that one will come later. A couple other questions, am I able to play any other type of 78 on this and what type of oil should I use to lubricate this. PS sorry for the first picture being sideways.

As for how to lubricate, the instructions on the decal on the bedplate are a good start. When you pick up the turntable, you will see 1 or 2 small round areas where you add oil. Each of these has tubes that will lead the oil to the correct spot on the motor. Diamond Disc motors are usually very quiet and don't need frequent lubrication.

However, if your spring is dry, you will get the usual thuds and bumps. You can back grease in the barrel yourself pretty easily, but unless you're particularly strong, don't try to remove and clean the spring yourself. DD springs are very long and very strong.

The LC38 is basically the same machine in a different cabinet. Personally I would pass on the LC38 and wait for a Laboratory Model like a C-250 or C-19 instead.

Diamond Discs have a vertical groove and play at 80 RPM. To play a "regular" 78, you need a lateral adapter and a supply of needles, both easily found. Your nameplate and/or grille may be found on ebay, or any of the usual parts suppliers will probably have one. There is a fellow who makes excellent reproduction grilles too - search the board for "gramps" and you'll find it.

52089 wrote:

GoCOOGS! wrote:Hey guys I just picked up the A 100!! It is in fairly good shape. The finish has wear and a few dings but I like it, it gives it character. It plays well, it could use some lubrication (if anyone knows of any videos on how to lubricate and maintain these machines please send me a link.) It is missing the grill and the nameplate, of anyone knows of where to get these parts or have any laying around please let me know! He also has an LC 38 I will be picking up later next week, pictures of that one will come later. A couple other questions, am I able to play any other type of 78 on this and what type of oil should I use to lubricate this. PS sorry for the first picture being sideways.

As for how to lubricate, the instructions on the decal on the bedplate are a good start. When you pick up the turntable, you will see 1 or 2 small round areas where you add oil. Each of these has tubes that will lead the oil to the correct spot on the motor. Diamond Disc motors are usually very quiet and don't need frequent lubrication.

However, if your spring is dry, you will get the usual thuds and bumps. You can back grease in the barrel yourself pretty easily, but unless you're particularly strong, don't try to remove and clean the spring yourself. DD springs are very long and very strong.

The LC38 is basically the same machine in a different cabinet. Personally I would pass on the LC38 and wait for a Laboratory Model like a C-250 or C-19 instead.

Diamond Discs have a vertical groove and play at 80 RPM. To play a "regular" 78, you need a lateral adapter and a supply of needles, both easily found. Your nameplate and/or grille may be found on ebay, or any of the usual parts suppliers will probably have one. There is a fellow who makes excellent reproduction grilles too - search the board for "gramps" and you'll find it.

Thanks! I sure will search for gramps!

Thanks for all the info guys!

Here's the web link for "Gramps Treasures" (Tom Rutkowski). He has made several DD grills for me, and his work is excellent.

www.grampstreasures.com


John

Yes, It's an A-100 (Moderne) Model with a custom grill that someone made.

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Tony K.