Repairing the brake mechanism on a 1920s portable wind-up gramophone. A quick fix and inspection

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

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[@streetcopper1151]

Chris that was absolutely awesome.. sounds great ..that sound is awesome.. when I look at antiques I can’t help but to imagine the excitement of the people that bought it new and how hard they had to work just to buy something that wasn’t feeding the family 👊🏻

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Yeah, I agree - and wonder what things antique pieces have seen! If only they could talk!!

[@streetcopper1151]

@@TheUltimateRecycler yes sir I agree 100% .. I would love to hear them ..👊🏻

[@DavidTipton101]

That's a great find Chris, the player itself is in amazing condition, good idea hanging on those rubber mounts.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Dave - I probably hang on to way too much stuff! But, you know - it'll be handy one day... 🤣

[@irishgoldstacker8018]

That's amazing. I can't believe it works. Very good video as always Chris.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks CS! It's a great machine and works very well!

[@thomaschacko7812]

It is really a good demonstration ...where can i get governor and spring mechanism...

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Thomas. Ebay would be your best chance I think..

[@mrrgstuff]

Good repair and I would agree with stopping the turntable by hand before applying the brake. I have read that just applying the brake can be bad for the spring. It's also worth knowing that you shouldn't rotate the turntable by hand as this causes the spring to wind down and when it becomes completely unwound the end of it can pop off the rivet it's attached to. In many motors the spring is only held at the end by a tear shaped hole which allows for easy spring replacement. If this happens, then it usually requires disassembly of the motor to fix. Thanks 😀 👍

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks mrrgstuff! That's interesting and makes perfect sense! Thanks for watching and I appreciate your input! 👍😊

[@smurfshortfilms607]

I have a rc 88/4 model and the crank is t connected i dont know what parts it needs to fix it

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Sorry, I can't really help you there!

[@guidoclaerhout6620]

My job was making phonographs, my name is Guido Claerhout, I live in Belgium? I am an expert in repairing those machines?

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks for watching Guido 😃

[@ScrapMetalTV.]

Nice item and well explained.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks mate! Very dreary music though! 🤣

[@streetcopper1151]

You two are my favorite Australians I wish I live down the street from the both of you’s 👊🏻

[@davidk8699]

I note that the screw is pointing out above the rubber. Is the screw acting as the brake or the rubber? I thought I heard the screw scraping against the underside of the table/disk when you applied the brake.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Neither the screw top nor the rubber top touch the underside of the platter David. The contact point is high on the side of the rubber.

[@quasaranimationstudio7972]

how come the worm gear is driven by the spur gear. Isn't worm gear self-locking or am I missing something? I am trying to do a 3d explainer video on that and I need to know..please help

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Hi there. I'm not totally across the mechanics of the motor, but I think the worm gear assembly just drives the governor which limits the speed of the main drive somehow. I don't quite remember!

[@quasaranimationstudio7972]

@@TheUltimateRecycler Thanks for the reply. But I've seen another one restoring video and to my surprise, that spur gear really drive the worm governor assembly. I guess that worm gears are not self locking.

[@quasaranimationstudio7972]

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[@streetcopper1151]

4:10 ..could you imagine when the Phillips heads screws came out the world probably rejoice in such happiness.. I mean come on how many millions of people probably stabbed them selfs in the hand 🤣

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Hahaha - I have scars!

[@streetcopper1151]

@@TheUltimateRecycler I bet the very limited time I ever have to use them I end up jabbing myself🤣

[@glenhehir3833]

Love the old Gramophones.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

They have a great old world charm about them! ❤

[@ARENA99HOBBY]

OMG, so many things need repairing be usefull,, can i help u to go there for recycle business,,ahahhaha

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Recycling involves a LOT of repairing! We should all learn to fix things! 👍😊

[@ARENA99HOBBY]

@@TheUltimateRecycler hahaah Im ex handyman

[@guidoclaerhout6620]

Vent ga weg, je werkt op mijn zenuwen je kent niets van ???

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

I'm sorry to have annoyed you - but you are the one who has to go away. I'm not leaving my own channel! 🤣

[@mariobertora]

If is not broken don't fix it !!!!!!!!🤔

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

I agree generally Mario, but preventative maintenance is important! 😊