El cilindro está hecho de piezas de plomería de PVC que puedes conseguir en la ferretería. Reductores de plomería, etc. The cylinder is made of PVC plumbing parts that you can get from the hardware supply store. Plumbing reducers, etc.

Yes, the new diaphragm and stylus and gaskets, braces, etc. were all custom made by me. All of the earlier modifications were made by me also according to suggestions from Ben, "The Victrola Guy".

Thank you for your comment. Tinfoil is expensive and somewhat hard to come by. When you are experimenting with a new device, you could go through a fortune in real tinfoil before you get the instrument fine turned. Maybe one could test with aluminum foil and then switch over to tinfoil. Originally the diaphragm was a thin piece of metal. Later on, mica and other materials were used. On the original Tinfoil Phonograph, the Kruesi, there were as you suggested two different phonets, one for recording and one for playback. The styli on each one was made differently. This design was quickly abandoned. The main thing to keep in mind is that these machines were new and experimental, and the ideas were changing rapidly. Thanks!! Lee

Thanks for your comment! I just like this tune and it's a great choice for a demo. Thanks, Lee

I had a great time there too. I don't think most people really understand or appreciate what happened there. Thanks for your comment! Lee

Thank you. Very glad you enjoyed the video. Take a look at my others. Very best, Lee

I think it's been said that the Edison Diamond Discs (With the Blue Amberol cylinders coming a close second) were some of the best records available in the pre-electric era. I think the pathe records also sounded much better than most as well.

Marisa, Thank you for your comment and I am pleased that you like the video. As legend has it, this was the first thing recorded when Thomas Edison first tested the "Kruesi" Tinfoil Phonograph in December of 1877. Improvements to the phonograph were quickly made. Today, enthusiasts often use this phrase when testing a Tinfoil Phonograph. Thanks! Lee

Look at my other videos!

Thank you very much for your comment! With a little bit of luck you can make one on your own. If you have any questions as you go along, just ask. Thanks, Lee

Thank you for your interest. You can make one for yourself and probably do a better job! Just study it and have fun with the process. Thanks, Lee

The weights or I guess you could say, "The Flywheel" is very necessary to produce a more even and smooth recording/playback speed. If you are interested in Tinfoil phonographs, I would recommend Rene Rondeau's book. You can look up his site or look on ebay. Many thanks for your question! Lee

Not really, just trial and error. Glad you liked the video! Lee

I agree!

I have thought the same thing myself. Lee

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This particular diaphragm is made from the bottom of a strong paper cup. Thanks! Lee

Im sure it would work well. However the main concern would be cost and efficiency. Tin/aluminum foil is cheap compared to the aforementioned materials. A good question though, i will try this

Thank you very much! I'm glad you found it interesting. Lee

Well, the first diaphragm was thin flexible metal. Later, all types of materials were experimented with including mica. I wouldn't recommend a speed controlled motor at this level of technology. The main thing is to have fun with it. Thanks for the comment and good luck. Lee

Thank You Greatly! Lee

I know what you mean! Thanks for the reply. Lee

Four inch PVC couplings and adapters that you can find cheaply at any hardware store. Many thanks! Lee

@@leeknightable thanks for the quick response! You biuldt a great working machine

Many thanks! Lee

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The grooves are "Hill & Dale", up and down. If you have any further questions, just let me know. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress! Thanks, Lee

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Thank you greatly! Lee