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This part was in a bunch of phonograph stuff. Does anyone know what it is for. Speed control? Is it even phonograph related? It's about 7 inches long.
Thanks!
Steve

hmmmm. does the pin pull in and out? Stumped here. What kind of phonograph parts? Victor? Columbia?

Looks like a speed control/shut off for an early Disc Graphophone.

George P.

I agree with George. From an early Columbia Disc Graphophone (or manufactured by Columbia).

David

Yep, it'a and on/off speed control for a Columbia disk machine and a fairly desirable part. Jerry

I agree, Columbia type speed/on-off.Is it for sale? I might be in need of one.

Wes

One sold on ebay for $76. COLUMBIA ON OFF SPEED BRAKE SWITCH

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... true&rt=nc

Andersun wrote:This part was in a bunch of phonograph stuff. Does anyone know what it is for. Speed control? Is it even phonograph related? It's about 7 inches long.
Thanks!
Steve

Actually, I need one of these for an AH Disc Graphophone that is in line for restoration. How long is your piece? There was a shorter speed control that was used on little machines like the Standard Model X and the Harmony. Those are very easy to find. Unfortunately, I need one of the longer ones.If this si favailable for sale or trade, PM me, OM!

Folks, give me some time on these. I have to speak to the owner who might not want to sell them and it may take up to a week. He has 3 of these, two don't have the spring on them. I confirmed that they are the same as the one pictured by EdisonPhonographGuy and they are about 4.5 inches long.

Thanks,
Steve