Regina Corona 27" Disc Changer - Detailed Operating Sequence of this Music Box

These music boxes were made in the late 1800s, up to about 1905 when they were relaced by the phonograph record. This video includes a detailed explanation of how the mechanism works.

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Entertainment

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• Regina
• Musicbox
• arcade
• pinball
• slot machine
• jukebox
• antique
• mechanical music

[ffguy2]

You always amaze me. do you have a full comprehension ahead of time, or do you learn as you disassemble. I also wonder how you keep track of positioning before you reassemble. I am terrified of breaking down my punch clock because even though I can keep track where things go, I do not know how to keep track of things that have to be specifically adjusted into position. Really nice work. Very inspiring.

[keinert]

Thanks for the kind words. I take LOTS of pictures as I disassemble. I also lay the parts out across my work bench in the order they are removed. That way, I know the order in which to re-assemble. Many times I've gotten several steps ahead, only to realize that I forgot something and had to take half the machine apart again. You learn to be slow, patient, and methodical.

[keinert]

And yes, sometimes things are not "in adjustment" or properly synchronzed when put back together. Here again, patience and taking the time to "study" the item before disassembly will pay off in the end. Good luck in your attempts! -KK

[Chicagocoinop]

That is a great video and demonstration. I really enjoyed the detailed information that you include in your videos. A ruby bearing, that's wild. I also like how you repaired the gear with the brazing compound. That alone, would have taken an incredible amount of time to do. I can only imagine how long the whole machine took. My hats off to you. A great piece of musical history. Thanks for posting this.

[keinert]

Thank you sir !

[mermodfreres]

Nice job! I took my changer apart once to get the spring barrel off and what a chore! You did a beautiful job of explaining the mechanism.