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Edison DD phonograph, what is that thing on the right

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:28 pm
by GAR
Edison DD phonograph, what is that thing on the right side?

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GAR

Re: Edison DD phonograph, what is that thing on the right

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:35 pm
by JerryVan
It's a light. They were battery operated. Sold as an aftermarket accessory.

Re: Edison DD phonograph, what is that thing on the right

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:39 pm
by Curt A
Which thing "on the right"?

Re: Edison DD phonograph, what is that thing on the right

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:40 pm
by fonograph
Whats that thing on the turntable?

Re: Edison DD phonograph, what is that thing on the right

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:43 pm
by 52089
fonograph wrote:Whats that thing on the turntable?
A speed indicator. You put the hole over the turntable spindle and start the motor. When the speed is correct, the little bar on the right becomes level as a result of centripetal force.

Re: Edison DD phonograph, what is that thing on the right

Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:44 am
by larryh
That speed indicator must be pretty rare, I have never heard of or seen one. Although I suspect that if one got the phonograph magazines you would most likely have seen an ad for it.