RJD Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Hello, I have a motor that I wish to restore. I am looking to locate the missing speed indicator. ( see photo). Also, as a machinist I can fabricate the missing crank handle if someone has a good picture that I can reference, or perhaps a handle is available somewhere? I picked up this motor at a hobby machinist's expo. (Cabin Fever Expo, Lebanon, Pa.). As a machinist and addicted tinkerer, it piqued my interest. I didn't really know what it was except for the handwritten tag saying "Victrola motor". Once home and attempting to identify it, I came across the Antique Phonograph Society website. From their identification page by Mr. Braker, I deduced it is a Type M. I have absolutely no idea how it functions, how it was mounted or operated and what type of talking machine it powered. As I stated, I bought it ($25.00) for the interest and beauty of the mechanism and thought to disassemble, clean and polish it, but I wanted tech info before I touched something I know nothing about. I did get a very detailed and helpful response today from a Society member, so I am a little bit farther in the game. I build small steam engines, orreries, clocks and whatever suits me at the time. I fabricate all parts and gears, so this one should be no problem. Thank you. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonogfp Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Rick, When we corresponded earlier, I didn't realize you were interested in obtaining a speed indicator. Below is the current eBay auction from which I took the image: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115271670944?hash=item1ad6ba1ca0:g:cUMAAOSwyDlh63Wj Others here may have these available as well. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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