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My request might have been to deep in another thread. I didn't get a response. While restoring my Amberola 30, I found that there was a piece missing. Because I had no idea what the missing piece looked like, I asked for images or an explanation. So here is what I did. I thought that this missing piece must be just a guide to keep the horn from flopping around in the case. It didn't need to tighten or lock anything in place.

I chucked up a piece of ⅝" hardwood dowel in my model lathe and center drilled a hole using a number 31 bit (3.048 mm). After softening the edges, I cut it off ¼" long. After some sanding and a little stain, I found that it screwed onto the post on the horn and did the job.

Please let me know if I missed anything.

Frank

You did receive responses:

http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... 3&start=10

George P.

Your solution looks good and practical. Jerry B.

I didn't see the replies... sorry if I ruffled feathers.

Thanks for the support and help.

Frank W wrote:I didn't see the replies... sorry if I ruffled feathers.

Thanks for the support and help.

You're very welcome. I doubt if anyone's feathers were ruffled.

George P.

Some felt or leather washers on either side of the slot would help insulate the horn from excess vibration.

Bill