Dan Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Does anyone have a source to buy Busy bee cylinders? Most of the ones I see on eBay are really molded up. I’m looking for a few good playing samples with boxes and lids? Thanks in advance Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonogfp Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Busy Bee cylinders in good playable condition are scarce in the collector community. When I see them offered (which is rare), they're usually in the $75-$100 range. EBay is a poor venue for buying scarce records. Unscrupulous sellers will fail to show flaws in their pictures. Careless/unknowledgable sellers pack poorly, resulting in the destruction of the record(s). Your best bet is to attend a show or auction where you can see the record(s) personally, negotiate with the seller (show), and take the records home with you. There are shows every spring and fall at Wayne, NJ; every June at Schaumburg, IL; every August near Los Angeles; and occasionally in North Carolina. There are auctions at least twice a year at Stanton's in Michigan. Details on these events are advertised in the APS quarterly magazine, and on the APS website ( https://www.antiquephono.org/#/event/future/1 ). If this hobby teaches you anything, it will be patience when looking for scarce or rare items. The satisfaction when you finally find it (them) makes it all worthwhile. George P. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melvind Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 2 hours ago, phonogfp said: If this hobby teaches you anything, it will be patience when looking for scarce or rare items. The satisfaction when you finally find it (them) makes it all worthwhile. George P. George, that is so true and great advice! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceW Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 You can also try Nauck' Vintage Records Auction site They may have some cylinders left over from their last auction or identify nice ones coming up in their next auction' https://78rpm.com Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 Thank you all for the advice. I acquired ot a few days after the Wayne show wish I had before I went. Can someone please tell me what’s missing / wrong with the speed regulator in the picture . I think a spring is missing or something to keep the arm following the screw and the lever looks like it doesn’t do anything maybe positioned wrong. Any help would be great appreciated . I can’t find any clear pictures online. Thanks Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 10 hours ago, Dan said: Thank you all for the advice. I acquired ot a few days after the Wayne show wish I had before I went. Can someone please tell me what’s missing / wrong with the speed regulator in the picture . I think a spring is missing or something to keep the arm following the screw and the lever looks like it doesn’t do anything maybe positioned wrong. Any help would be great appreciated . I can’t find any clear pictures online. Thanks Dan I found a clear picture it looks like the lever isn’t right, in the picture I found it looks like it should fit in the notch on the speed reg arm ( sorry for the nomenclature not sure of parts names) that has the felt pad that rubs on governor plate. Again any info is appreciated. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioAntique Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Dan, It appears that the "on-off" lever is positioned incorrectly. The side opposite the handle should ride on the top edge of the friction pad arm so that when moved up and down, the friction pad arm will move on and off the governor disc. The knurled speed adjusting screw can then be adjusted for the proper speed. (From the looks of the screw the pivots the lever arm, it appears it has been worked on before.) Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 3 hours ago, AudioAntique said: Dan, It appears that the "on-off" lever is positioned incorrectly. The side opposite the handle should ride on the top edge of the friction pad arm so that when moved up and down, the friction pad arm will move on and off the governor disc. The knurled speed adjusting screw can then be adjusted for the proper speed. (From the looks of the screw the pivots the lever arm, it appears it has been worked on before.) Rob Yes thank you I found a picture and moved the lever it working now . Thanks for help Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 I’m trying to get some information on this busy bee Q , George you helped me with Edison machines do have the same source for Columbia busy bee’s the serial # is 855011, there are 3 J’s next to threaded screw for winding key and a Q below the same. There are also #’s on the bottom of the base 4708 a few spaces and a 7. Again any info is greatly appreciated. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonogfp Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Sorry Dan, but no similar documentation is yet known for Q Graphophones. O'Neill-James began marketing the Busy Bee Qs in 1904, but I'm afraid that's about all I can offer at this point. George P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 21 hours ago, phonogfp said: Sorry Dan, but no similar documentation is yet known for Q Graphophones. O'Neill-James began marketing the Busy Bee Qs in 1904, but I'm afraid that's about all I can offer at this point. George P. Thanks George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonogfp Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 You're welcome, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceanlinerfanatic191 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 On 10/13/2023 at 7:44 PM, Dan said: Does anyone have a source to buy Busy bee cylinders? Most of the ones I see on eBay are really molded up. I’m looking for a few good playing samples with boxes and lids? Thanks in advance Dan I found this one on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/196159753967?hash=item2dac084eef:g:8BsAAOSw5phlajwA&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwCH9NKvZmuJEPgXEEZNyuby6oef5HGhUKbShb%2FpfAZTTc7Pc9TNwlOAMw3zcPZPevzE5zzH9bp1x%2FRNa%2FIRdpFPeaLu%2BDOqEzm9TL9ucZtiOeb4XSd3Pa1l13MINesl0h7nWQofb%2FvmETmWctrw70251pkVA3aD9G30XSuhcPFA8BcuceoU4A90qWl4Zkd0N%2BnnaXjvGdAwMPYmkkApMPtTHeuvpDOGwliN3rYajy%2F9FRbs%2BAZTbK%2Fw%2BUBTTBM4yFQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7Dutf6mYw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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