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Hello.

I'm a first time poster and total newbie when it comes to Edison phonographs.

Long story short, I'm attempting to refurb the Edison Home in the attached photo. Serial number is H236705. The case has the small "Edison" logo and not the banner logo like a lot of the photos I see online. Can anyone tell me anything else about this device based on that info? For example, I don't know the model number.

I'm going to need to replace the reproducer because the one I have lacks a stylus. Can anyone recommend a reputable place to get a reproducer? (The one I have has a number on it if that's important.)

All advice appreciated. So far I've been watching as many YouTube videos as I can. Also, my mechanical skills are... "limited."

Thanks in advance. Looking forward to getting this thing working again.

Hi and welcome! You have an Edison Home Phonograph model B with the factory released 2 minute gearing. The 14" brass bell horn appears to be original based on the small end which was crimped with the cone section versus reproduction 14" brass bell horns which usually used a separate sleeve or collar that was soldered. You can get some 0000 steel wool to clean up the surface rust on the carriage shaft and other places as long as you're careful. Lubricate with my favorite "Zoom Spout" oil that can be found at Ace Hardware stores. There are several good sources for Edison model C (2 minute) reproducer styli. Just search this Forum and you should find some of them. Good luck!

Doug

Thank you, Doug, for the quick reply and info.

I've got 0000 steel wool from cleaning the wood parts and plan to use that on the metal parts too. (Got that info from YouTuber Dyslexic Genius.) But right now I'm struggling with a stuck bushing on the end of the mandrel shaft which is preventing me from removing it. (Which will make cleaning the mandrel and the bed plate a lot easier.) Someone recommended using brass wool (not steel) on the screw to prevent messing up the threads. Thoughts on that? Thanks for the tip on the oil - there's an Ace Hardware nearby.

Thanks again.