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I am trying to make a simple tinfoil phonograph in a matter of days. Does anyone have any tips for making these. I am not looking to build a complicated ''good'' sounding machine, I am just looking for the simplest way to build one that works. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Charles D Smith makes copies of the wooden Smithsonian model. I believe he has plans on the Brotherhood of the Tin Foil Phonograph forum on Facebook. James Manker

You might find some useful material here:

https://www.christerhamp.se/phono/#:~:t ... c%20output.

I've built an electric player, but not attempted a tinfoil one yet:

https://youtu.be/QP42Cqz14RI

Homestead wrote: Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:18 am Charles D Smith makes copies of the wooden Smithsonian model. I believe he has plans on the Brotherhood of the Tin Foil Phonograph forum on Facebook. James Manker

Thank you:) I will check it out.

mrrgstuff wrote: Sun Sep 01, 2024 2:44 am You might find some useful material here:

https://www.christerhamp.se/phono/#:~:t ... c%20output.

I've built an electric player, but not attempted a tinfoil one yet:

https://youtu.be/QP42Cqz14RI

That site looks very interesting. I love your content and have been subscribed to your YouTube channel for quite a while Keep up the good work Thanks

oceanlinerfanatic wrote: Tue Sep 03, 2024 1:30 am

mrrgstuff wrote: Sun Sep 01, 2024 2:44 am You might find some useful material here:

https://www.christerhamp.se/phono/#:~:t ... c%20output.

I've built an electric player, but not attempted a tinfoil one yet:

https://youtu.be/QP42Cqz14RI

That site looks very interesting. I love your content and have been subscribed to your YouTube channel for quite a while Keep up the good work Thanks

Thanks