Cleaning up my 'new' Apollo gramophone - entertainment only!

[@mrrgstuff]

Please note, this is not a tutorial, just an entertainment video about getting this machine cleaned up and running. I also should have mentioned in the video that I made sure the spring was fully unwound before taking the motor to pieces. This was important to ensure it didn't rapidly unwind when the top plate was removed and cause damage to either the motor or me!

[@allanegleston4931]

i am amaiZed on how many of these old machines are still in the wild!!!!!!!!!!

[@mrrgstuff]

Indeed 😀. This had previously been in another collector's collection so maybe wasn't strictly speaking in the wild, but they certainly are still out there. Thanks 😀 👍

[@recordprefect4284]

What a lovely horn that is, I really do like the ones with the flower shape, though I can't stop preferring the wooden ones like the monarch deluxe horns

[@mrrgstuff]

Yes, the horn has survived pretty well and certainly adds to the appeal of the machine. Haven't come across a wooden horn for real yet. Thanks 😀 👍

[@JohnDought]

Hi friend, this looks very easy😊

[@davidk6271]

I would get to the mainspring as soon as you can if you are going to use it regularly. Great work with the lathe. The horn is wonderful. Well done.

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. Yes, I hope to do the mainspring at some point though probably next year now when the weather is better. My workshop is so clogged up with stuff now, I can barely move! Wasn't really planning on touching the motor at all now, but curiosity (and the availability of decent degreaser) got the better of me so I had a go. Shame about the governor springs and I do need to find a source of decent oil for it. I used sewing machine oil on the governor but I think it is too thin for the rest of the motor 🤔

[@davidk6271]

@@mrrgstuff I understand with regard to the space issues. I have never had so much space and I've never been in such a mess. I have made up new Governor springs from the spring mech in a tape measure and clock springs . Happy to take you through my method ( a bit rough and ready) should the need arise.cheers, D

[@mrrgstuff]

Interesting you mention making new governor springs from a tape measure. This has been mentioned recently on The Talking Machine Forum. Would be interested in hearing your technique though. Thanks 😀 👍

[@Frank-od6zt]

Great job, good for another 100 years

[@mrrgstuff]

Hope so. Thanks 😀 👍

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

Great job restoring this lovely old gramophone. I love old gramophones and clocks,and am currently looking for a nice pendulum clock at the moment. Best wishes 🙂👍🙏

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. Glad you enjoyed it! I have some other machines in need of attention so there will be more videos like this. I like old clocks too and do watch several clock repair channels, but don't collect them due to lack of space/time

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

@@mrrgstuff Great,I look forward to seeing more. I really like old things being restored,and nicely produced video. Best wishes 🙂🙏🌲

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. You might like this playlist too: Academy portable: kzbin.info/aero/PLsCYUbO6xxnTte6FF8D9dB0wsnzZWcjly

[@oliverw3646]

lovely little gramophone

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. Glad you liked it 😀

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Gosh, I haven't seen Swarfega for years. I used to use it all the time, until my skin started drying out.

[@mrrgstuff]

I have other cheaper stuff, but it has grit in it. Not used Swarfega myself for many years. Thanks 😀 👍

[@NippersLounge]

Turned out great! I’m amazed at what you do, in getting machines back in order. I unfortunately don’t have the tools, parts and room too do what you do. However, i am fortunate enough too know a guy who sales parts to fix machines.

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. I think for me the enjoyment is getting them working again. I also love any excuse to make something on my lathe, though I am completely self taught (books, KZbin), so I am not very fast at making things.

[@tarstarkusz]

4:56 How did you manage to repair the leaf-springs? I've found over bending springs can never be right again, probably because of my lack of skills. Or does that application really not demand such perfection?

[@mrrgstuff]

I just bent them back with pliers. I've not done them any good, and they may need replacing at some point, but the governor does keep reasonable speed so they will do for now. Thanks 😀 👍

[@terrycard6775]

That is a nice machine 👌. Another job well done 👏.

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. It was more work than I was planning on, and I am glad it is back together now

[@themac6356]

Very nicely done! I was wondering, what song did you use to test out the performance of the machine? It sounded like a very nice tune!

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. The song is "When the Love-bird leaves the nest". I've put a picture of the label in my community tab 😀

[@tarstarkusz]

You did a very nice job. It looks great! It really came up nice. Hopefully you can find the source of the noise when the motor is running.

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. Yes. It may run better with oil rather than grease. I may change that in the future. I don't think there is much in the way to adjust the motor, though I think the lower end of the governor may be in a mount which can be moved slightly. I did wonder if the spare washer underneath the mounting post was some sort of 'adjustment', but it seems unlikely. If its been moved by accident then I might need to see if an extra washer underneath one of the other gears might help

[@thomasvanschie3778]

@@mrrgstuff Gramophone motors from rhe 1910,s make unfortanly a lot of noise compard to gramophone motors from the 1920,s and 30,s. That is becaus e the 1910 motor have a fast rotating gear by the speed regulator. Oil or WD40 made it a littel less noisier. The made the same noise when the where new. the speed regulator gear is mostly made of celluloid plastic and is broken or wil brake. because the aged and wear. the good part is that you can make one on a lathe with a drillhead inplace of a chissel. You turn the lathe with your hand and turn the gear in the plastic bar and you get a plastic gear with theets like the original one if the zise is good, I will make a video about it. the 1920 en 30,s gramophone motors have slower rotating gears and a wormwheel by the speed regulator. I have 4 gramophones from the 1910,s en repaird 3 of theme and 2 of the had a noisie motor en broking plastic gears. wich is turnd on the lathe. and the other one had slower rotating metal gears. he is from germany and the 2 noisie once are from germany and england. i also have 5 working suitcase gramophones from 1927 till 1938 from England,Russia,Japan,Germany. And they dident make a lot of noise. The Russain and Japanese ones where in the timet half the price of a German or English one in the Netherlands.

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks very much for the information and it would be great if you could make a video about them. I didn't notice a celluloid gear, but will check next time I look at the motor. I have another motor from about the same time (not Thorens I have already shown) and will see if that has a celluloid gear also. 😀👍

[@laxmandeshmukh460]

One life is not enough since information is too much.

[@mrrgstuff]

Indeed 😀. You might find this video interesting too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHFeZl3rJt9rdE Thanks 👍 😀

[@0michelleki020]

i have recently bought my first gramophone/phonograph a HMV model 87 travel gramophone , i was wondering if you knew what type of main spring goes in the motor since it's rather weak and needs replacement. Also, you did some very lovely work.

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. Glad you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately I have very little information on the 87. They were apparently made from 1937 to 1941, for export only. The motors used were apparently the 794B, 27040C and in the 87A (I don't know what the A refers to), the 26590B. Columbia also did the very similar model 205 which also used the 794B. Obviously, if you are looking to get the spring changed, this can be a dangerous operation if not done properly so best to get someone experienced to do it, if you don't have the experience yourself. Hope that helps.

[@0michelleki020]

@@mrrgstuff i see, thank you very much for the information.

[@HCGramophone]

Thanks for a great video clip.

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@tarstarkusz]

7:19 Are you using the glue as a sort of Bondo to fill in the imperfections?

[@mrrgstuff]

More to stop the crack from growing. I applied glue to the crack several times, letting it dry in-between. The glue is usually stronger than the wood so should seal the crack up. Thanks 😀 👍

[@tarstarkusz]

@@mrrgstuff That was some creative thinking. Nice job.

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍

[@SureshChoudhary-iy8nz]

You are great engineer sir

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. It is just maintenance work really

[@SureshChoudhary-iy8nz]

HMV gramophone in hou many 🗝️🗝️.turn for one song sir

[@mrrgstuff]

Yes, many turns. Some machines need more winding than others 👍😀

[@TKELCH]

Love the phonograph!

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. It was a lucky find!

[@Mrpurple75]

Much improved indeed!

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. Hopefully will now last a good while

[@arvindjoshi2436]

NICE REPERING

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. Have you seen this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHFeZl3rJt9rdE 😀

[@M1903-s6k]

What app did you use to determine the RPM?

[@mrrgstuff]

Details here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIOrqHeIe5VraMk Thanks 😀 👍

[@tarstarkusz]

15:00 and 15:25 Have you figured out where all the noise is coming from? That should be much quieter unless the mic is making it sound worse than it is in real life. I know the governor was pretty noisy when you tested it early in the video. The noise is wear happening in real time. If the noise is accurately portrayed by the mic, this is going to cause wear very quickly.

[@mrrgstuff]

The motor certainly wasn't silent when I got it and it was mentioned to me at that time that these earlier motors can be quite noisy. When I tested the governor the mechanism was running without lubricant. All the parts have been cleaned and relubricated so although I agree the noise isn't ideal, at least I know the motor is clean and has fresh lubricant. There wasn't any obvious shake in the bearings, but if they wear I can insert brass bushes. There was some wear on the teeth of some of the gears, but that is not unexpected. I may strip it down again in the future and do the main spring. This was just a little service for now. Thanks 😀 👍

[@tarstarkusz]

@@mrrgstuff It doesn't sound like a gear problem though. It sounds like metal on metal contact, like it's rubbing somewhere. You mentioned that mystery washer in a reply to a different comment I made. Perhaps that's it. perhaps it's not square without that washer and it's causing metal on metal contact somewhere? I am definitely not saying you caused it. I figured it was possibly making the noise even before the tear down.

[@mrrgstuff]

Yes, I didn't measure the noise level before cleaning it, though it had been mentioned to me that the motor was a bit noisy, but no more so than expected of a machine of its type. I will need to do the mainspring at some point, so I may then go through it in much more detail and see if I can find anything. Thanks 😀 👍

[@DamianNoctem]

I recently bought a amphion gramaphone. Beautiful machine. But it makes a dreadful noise (loke a jackhammer) almost once the platter is up to speed. Messing with speed controls makes it worse. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong?

[@mrrgstuff]

It may be that the governor weights are hitting something. As the governor spins faster, the weights fly out more due to centripetal force. If the speed control is poorly adjusted the governor can spin too fast and hit other motor parts. You really need to see the motor running to diagnose and adjust better.

[@DamianNoctem]

@mrrgstuff after some research I was beginning to think it had to do with the governor. I don't trust myself with repairs unfortunately. Too afraid to break something. I'll have to find a local Enthusiast

[@sophiaallysa2680]

ASMR Gramophone CLEANING 😍✌💅🤳really help me sleep

[@mrrgstuff]

😅👍

[@jgfiseth3332]

Seems like a Thorens "304 populas" or similuar.. Play a lot nicer with new gaskets in the soundbox, I guess!

[@mrrgstuff]

Yes, it needs new gaskets 😀. I believe these Apollo machines were rebranded Paillard Maestrophone machines. You might find this video interesting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ-kdXmZjNecoJo Thanks 😀 👍

[@KuldeepKuldeep-ol9bf]

Excellent 👌

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. You might like this video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYXVZ5RsgtFrn68

[@laxmandeshmukh460]

I like too much the Gramaphone because it's vintage look.

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 👍 😀

[@rocketaroo]

Nice gramophone

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. It was a bit of a lucky find

[@dilman4028]

Wow

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. You might like this one too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5qUq6apZ8Rrmdk

[@deepprince6337]

Hi sir

[@lalitverma8888]

Lalit india i hav one hmv

[@deepprince6337]

Hlo