Homemade Edison Tinfoil Phonograph

This is a homemade phonograph after the style of Edison's tinfoil phonograph from 1878. It's made from hardware store supplies. I have drawn inspiration from others who have made similar phonographs. My thanks goes to them.

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Science & Technology

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• Homemade Tinfoil Phonograph
• Edison Phonograph
• Tinfoil Phonograph
• tinfoil
• Edison Tinfoil Phonograph
• Edison Cylinder Records
• Thomas Edison

[TheNikkmeffley]

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..

[leeknightable]

@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

[mrJtrek98]

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!

[leeknightable]

@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.

[rweerakkody4565]

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.

[leeknightable]

@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.

[grvene]

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

[dumhumdrum]

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

[leeknightable]

@ufoengines Many Thanks

[ufoengines]

Very Cool!