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I am trying to gather information on concert/grand records and machines. I need measurements of a variety of mandrels, and records. Lets start with my only 5" cylinder,

Right, Title, end interior Id, includes ribs 4.258" in diameter
> left side, beveled start end includes ribs 4.368" in diameter
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>Record is 4.235" long
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>Outer diameter is 4.90" in diameter
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Shawn,
I presume you are familiar with this book?
The Five Inch Cylinder Book: A 158 page history of 5 Inch diameter Edison, Lambert and Columbia wax cylinders and related phonographs covering the period 1898-1911. Manufacturing methods, phonographs, record titles, dating guides, advertisements and catalogs, both foreign and domestic, for these large records and phonographs.
http://www.phonobooks.com/

Best wishes, Mark

Hi Mark I know about the book but thought I had missed the boat on it. I am glad it is still available, I will have to get a copy thanks.