Edison Fireside needs help?

[nippers_lounge]

I just bought a nice Edison Fireside for $199.00. Apart from needing a horn, reproducer and a crank. I need a knob to switch between 2&4 minutes. Also, I feel like something is missing from the motor. 

[Andersun]

Your speed governor is missing....

Edited Sunday at 05:20 PM by Andersun
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[phonogfp]

In addition to missing the governor, you're missing the speed control.

 

George P.

[nippers_lounge]

I found a Governor on eBay, I just need to find a speed control. I also need to replace the spring for the speed control lever. 

[phonogfp]

The speed control may well be the same as used on the Standard.

 

George P.

[nippers_lounge]

That’s what I thought and I just found one on eBay. It’s also missing the screw for holding the reproducer. Which I found as well. It’s amazing how much was missing? 

Edited Sunday at 06:51 PM by nippers_lounge
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[phonogfp]

Of course I don't know who you're buying from on eBay, but you's possibly save money by dealing directly with a reputable parts supplier such as George Vollema or The Phonograph Shop.

 

George Vollema: http://www.victroladoctor.com/

 

The Phonograph Shop
https://www.facebook.com/ThePhonographShop/

www.thephonographshop.com

brian@thephonographshop.com

 

George P.

[nippers_lounge]

Well, I don’t know if George is still in Florida, or if he is back in Michigan? Plus, I thought he was thinking about retiring?

 

As for the Phonograph Shop, they don’t have the parts I need.

 

The gentleman I did buy parts from on eBay. Deals in phonograph parts, and has a 100% feedback rating. 

[phonogfp]

My understanding is that George's daughter handles the parts business while he's away.  I'm glad you found the parts you need.

[nippers_lounge]

Oh? Okay!

 

This machine has more missing parts than I expected? I was able too get a replacement gear cover from the phonograph shop. 

[Andersun]

Over all it looks like a nice machine especially the pinstripe. I bet that machine broke long time ago and was hardly used. Glad you are putting back together.

[nippers_lounge]

Thank you! Most people wouldn’t bother with a broken machine, but I thought it should be fixed.

[nippers_lounge]

Would a model K reproducer be a good fit for the Fireside? Because the model S would be too big to fit in the carriage arm. 

[phonogfp]

Either the Model K (as originally equipped) or the Model S will fit in the Fireside's carriage.

 

George P.

[nippers_lounge]

Thank you George! 
 

Now, I just need to clean the case. I’ve tried Goop, Water and Vinegar, water and soap and mineral spirits aka paint thinner, but nothing works? I don’t know if it’s grime or shellac.

Edited yesterday at 12:49 AM by nippers_lounge
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[phonogfp]

The case looks as though it's been painted.  If so, you'll need stripper.

 

George P.

[nippers_lounge]

Thank you George!

[nippers_lounge]

Okay, so the Governor and,  speed control screw arrived today, and they fit perfectly. Also, received a locking screw for a reproducer, that I need as well. Plus I was able to get a reproduction gear cover. I am fortunate that the screws to hold the cover in place were still intact. I’m still waiting for the winding crank to arrive. I also, need to find a reproducer for the machine. And this machine will be back together. I will have to do some cleaning and oiling. I also, need to get a new spring for the speed control arm, as the current one is stretched out. 

 

After all is said and done. I am going to keep this one, as it is a very unique machine.