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Brunswick PR-138c project
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:08 am
by dzavracky
I certainly didn’t need a new project. But I have been wanting an electric phonograph for awhile and when this popped up for $50 I just couldn’t pass. When I get it home, I will completely disassemble the whole thing. Its really dirty
For those who collect these machines: can you give any advice/tips? My father will be helping me as he is very good with old radios. But any extra help would be awesome.
David
Re: Brunswick PR-138c project
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:09 am
by Frisco The Beagle
Neat project for sure - best of luck with it!
Re: Brunswick PR-138c project
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:35 am
by drh
Just one tip, which you probably already know--but just in case: don't plug the thing in and turn on the amplifier with a jolt of full strength house current. The conventional wisdom for old, long-disused tube amps is to bring them up slowly on a Variac.
Re: Brunswick PR-138c project
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 12:19 pm
by dzavracky
I unplugged the radio and tried the motor. It still runs!
It’s gonna be quite a project
David
Re: Brunswick PR-138c project
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:19 pm
by emerson
Hey Dave, Did you score ---that tube cover on the radiola is worth that plus it looks like you have a light cover for the phonograph too. Doesn't have to be said but the machine itself is great to have ---WOW
Re: Brunswick PR-138c project
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:07 pm
by dzavracky
emerson wrote:Hey Dave, Did you score ---that tube cover on the radiola is worth that plus it looks like you have a light cover for the phonograph too. Doesn't have to be said but the machine itself is great to have ---WOW
Thank you
I will be cleaning the machine tonight. More pictures to come!!
David
Re: Brunswick PR-138c project
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 4:23 pm
by electrolaman 64
David, Do you have the schematics to this Panatrope?
Carlton Smith
Indianapolis, IN
electrolaman 64
Re: Brunswick PR-138c project
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 4:32 pm
by Curt A
Nice find... good luck.
Re: Brunswick PR-138c project
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 7:50 pm
by dzavracky
electrolaman 64 wrote:David, Do you have the schematics to this Panatrope?
Carlton Smith
Indianapolis, IN
electrolaman 64
I think I found the correct schematic online. But I am not certain.
Re: Brunswick PR-138c project
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 7:53 pm
by dzavracky
The good news: The machine is cleaning up really nicely.
The bad news: some mice had a happy home in here at one point. They chewed through some of the wires, and made a mess inside the cabinet. But, it should be fixable.
Here’s some pics!
David