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I did a posting of a Pathé Actuelle back in 2009. I acquired an electric model J. It came with numerous paperwork inside. Since then the photos got deleted. I was asked to update with new scans & photos. I hope this will help owners of these interesting machines.

D.Edwards

Great info. --- thanks for posting this. I just shared the Actuelle instuctions info from Ron D.s book yesterday with another collector who is getting his first Actuelle. Your post will certainly be of great help to others!

Bob

Thank you so much for re-posting these images. My new (old) Actuelle is now a step closer to me being able to complete it. If anyone has the time to take a closer look, I would really appreciate a closeup of the rod that connects to the centre of the cone/diffuser. I will need to fabricate one as mine is missing. I would like to know if/where the original rod transitions from tube to bar so that it can be tapped for the 0-80 screw that goes through the cone/diffuser. That will help with my efforts to replace the missing part. It would also be useful to know the material from which it/they is/are made. Thank you

Thanks for the re-posting, it will be a nice addition to my machine.

Thank you so much. My Actuelle is one of my favorite machines and plays very well!