@TheNikkmeffley Thanks for responding to the video! The entire Reproducer assembly tension is adjusted by means of a 1/4 inch threaded rod, with a knob attached. The needle, which is actually a small nail, is glued to a small piece of flexible metal. Thus, you can easily experiment with different amounts of tension between the needle and whatever type of foil you utilize. The needle DOES NOT need to dig into the foil deeply. I would try light pressure at first, and increase it as needed. LEE
Sorry for my English, I am helping with the translator of google. Thank you for your comment on my video. In fact I am that I also was inspired by your video to build my phonograph, even if I could only watch because I speak very little English. I'd like to know what material you used for the vibrating membrane because it is the one that gave me more problems. Best Regard grvene (Graziano) - Italy
Brilliant.... i still don't get quite how the actuall sound is made though, and i have learnt thhe theory, but i still dont get how it makes to many different sounds from a needle being vibrated and amplified through a cone...
Anyone want to email me the answer? ;) Im so intrigued
hi leeknightable, sorry for my english i am from brazil and i am constructing a edison phonograph too and waiting for new videos, thanks for the idea of the alluminium tape! when i end my phonograph i post the video here!
@mrJtrek98 Glad to hear from you! I am very curious about what you have built; anxious to see it. If you want to, post your email here so we can communicate directly. Also, I can't take the credit for the Aluminum foil idea, but I'm glad it helps you out. I intend to try other foils, including Tinfoil eventually. Your English is much better than my Portuguese I'm sure! Hope very much to hear from you.
Thank God someone posted another Tinfoil Phono video. I always await new ones about the tinfoil phonograph (ive been attempting always but nothing works. maybe now is not the time and that i dont have good spare parts. )
THANKS SO MUCH FOR ENTERTAINING ME WITH YOUR PHONOGRAPH.
@rweerakkody4565 Hey, thanks for responding to the video. I too, always enjoy it when a new Tinfoil Phonograph video appears. I'm not as impressed with ones that are machine shop made; even though they are pretty, but what does it prove? We know a machinist can make one. To me, it's more fun to construct one on your own. It's also really entertaining to see what variations people can come up with on their own! - In the near future I might possible do a tutorial on this Phonograph.
@kirtley2010 I have three Edison machines and two Victrolas. I hadn't really considered doing a video playing discs or cylinders because there are so many out there already! Now that you mention it though, I guess a couple more couldn't hurt! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Awesome!!! I have been trying to make on for quite some time. I appreciate you sharing. I have been having trouble with the mandrel. I can't find something that is grooved. Is yours grooved? Please tell me how you made yours! Thanks
@DIYPhonophile The mandrel doesn't necessarily have to be grooved. The one in the video isn't. It is made out of a four inch plumbing coupling and plumbing reducers. This setup reduced the coupling to about 3/4's of an inch. When you tighten the nuts and washers you have to be sure the mandrel is centered up on the rod. It was a little harder than I thought it would be to do! I,m very happy you like the video. If I can help more please let me know.
Can it record on a plastic cup too?
Seedsoms 3 days ago
does the needle rest on the tin gently??? or do u push it in kinda hard/deep... im trying to make my own but i cant no matter what..
TheNikkmeffley 1 month ago
@TheNikkmeffley Thanks for responding to the video! The entire Reproducer assembly tension is adjusted by means of a 1/4 inch threaded rod, with a knob attached. The needle, which is actually a small nail, is glued to a small piece of flexible metal. Thus, you can easily experiment with different amounts of tension between the needle and whatever type of foil you utilize. The needle DOES NOT need to dig into the foil deeply. I would try light pressure at first, and increase it as needed. LEE
leeknightable 4 weeks ago
Sorry for my English, I am helping with the translator of google. Thank you for your comment on my video. In fact I am that I also was inspired by your video to build my phonograph, even if I could only watch because I speak very little English. I'd like to know what material you used for the vibrating membrane because it is the one that gave me more problems. Best Regard grvene (Graziano) - Italy
grvene 1 month ago
Brilliant.... i still don't get quite how the actuall sound is made though, and i have learnt thhe theory, but i still dont get how it makes to many different sounds from a needle being vibrated and amplified through a cone...
Anyone want to email me the answer? ;) Im so intrigued
dumhumdrum 3 months ago
hi leeknightable, sorry for my english i am from brazil and i am constructing a edison phonograph too and waiting for new videos, thanks for the idea of the alluminium tape! when i end my phonograph i post the video here!
mrJtrek98 4 months ago
@mrJtrek98 Glad to hear from you! I am very curious about what you have built; anxious to see it. If you want to, post your email here so we can communicate directly. Also, I can't take the credit for the Aluminum foil idea, but I'm glad it helps you out. I intend to try other foils, including Tinfoil eventually. Your English is much better than my Portuguese I'm sure! Hope very much to hear from you.
leeknightable 4 months ago
Thank God someone posted another Tinfoil Phono video. I always await new ones about the tinfoil phonograph (ive been attempting always but nothing works. maybe now is not the time and that i dont have good spare parts. )
THANKS SO MUCH FOR ENTERTAINING ME WITH YOUR PHONOGRAPH.
rweerakkody4565 5 months ago
@rweerakkody4565 Hey, thanks for responding to the video. I too, always enjoy it when a new Tinfoil Phonograph video appears. I'm not as impressed with ones that are machine shop made; even though they are pretty, but what does it prove? We know a machinist can make one. To me, it's more fun to construct one on your own. It's also really entertaining to see what variations people can come up with on their own! - In the near future I might possible do a tutorial on this Phonograph.
leeknightable 5 months ago
Very Cool!
ufoengines 5 months ago
@ufoengines Many Thanks
leeknightable 5 months ago
are you going to do some videos of your edison home
kirtley2010 6 months ago
@kirtley2010 I have three Edison machines and two Victrolas. I hadn't really considered doing a video playing discs or cylinders because there are so many out there already! Now that you mention it though, I guess a couple more couldn't hurt! Glad you enjoyed the video.
leeknightable 5 months ago
How wonderful this work can be made it possible to explain to me how I managed to accomplish You evaluate the most beautiful
pleps5 6 months ago
@pleps5 I'm glad you like the video! I'm not exactly sure what you are trying to say but if you like, try again and we'll see what happens.
leeknightable 6 months ago
Great Video !!! Looks like it be fun to build and operate. Fantastic job on the construction. Looks good to me.
radiomanCQ 6 months ago
@radiomanCQ Many Thanks!
leeknightable 6 months ago
Awesome!!! I have been trying to make on for quite some time. I appreciate you sharing. I have been having trouble with the mandrel. I can't find something that is grooved. Is yours grooved? Please tell me how you made yours! Thanks
DIYPhonophile 6 months ago
@DIYPhonophile The mandrel doesn't necessarily have to be grooved. The one in the video isn't. It is made out of a four inch plumbing coupling and plumbing reducers. This setup reduced the coupling to about 3/4's of an inch. When you tighten the nuts and washers you have to be sure the mandrel is centered up on the rod. It was a little harder than I thought it would be to do! I,m very happy you like the video. If I can help more please let me know.
leeknightable 6 months ago