[78-L] Belt for Edison Standard Phonograph

[Steven C. Barr]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Biel" <mbiel at mbiel.com>
> When you mention that you have gotten belts from two vendors, were these
> phonograph parts vendors, or just leather-craft vendors?  Fresh leather
> will be stiffer than old oil-soaked leather that has been on the machine
> for over 90 years.  Ron mentioned thinning the ends.  Are you doing
> that?  This means using a razor blade and shaving away some of the
> thickness of both ends that you overlap.  The two tips should be brought
> down to a very thin edge.  You also need to use a very pliable glue, and
> things like Elmers will NOT do.
>
> And yes, there are several phonograph lists like the 78-L.  Steve Ramm
> is on one, something like phonolist.
>
You can also post your need to the Canadian Antique Phonograph Society
via their web site! They seem to know a LOT about old machines and where
to find replacement parts therefor (as well as how to install them once 
found?)!

Steven C. Barr