How to install a leather drive belt on an Edison triumph cylinder phonograph

If you need belting contact me! I have both 7/32" and 5/16" widths. [e-mail]
If you aren't very good with a sharp razor blade, another method is to use 60 grit sand paper to sand the edge into a bevel

[@NippersLounge]

Thank you for the video Wyatt! I wish I knew how to put a belt on. When I bought a new belt for my Edison Home Phonograph. However, now that I have an Edison Standard to restore. I will now know how? To put a new belt on correctly! - Paul

[@possiblyli5510]

Thanks for the video Wyatt. I'm looking forward to following this video's steps when I'm able to get myself a belt from you

[@Lucius1958]

I'm glad I got your belting: the stuff usually provided is too stiff to run smoothly.
The best belt I made previously was from skiver taken off an old dress belt: I must confess I'm not as good at beveling the ends, though. The only time I had to glue the belt in place was on my Standard: the Home A, and the Columbia AT and BF, both allowed me to remove the belt before splicing.

[@chagall56]

Wyatt, thanks for this demo! I have an Amberola 1A that I haven't played yet just because I don't know how to install a belt. Marc

[@brianmatthews9697]

Hi Wyatt, good video. Like the wood glue idea. I've used contact cement, messy. We've met at Wayne. You saved a swollen a diamond repro for me, still running good. I am glad I've acquired this skill as I have rescued many women on the side of the road with broken belts! I'll be getting some belting soon, good winter project

[@thomastodaro5527]

Thank you!

[@pghcoyote]

"I feel like Bob Ross..." "Use leather, it's only right!" "Ah! I have drive belt, I will save you!" Thanks for this fun tutorial.

[@colinwinter1057]

Hi Wyatt the sapphire on our standard fireside has been damaged where or who would I send it to for repair I would be much appreciated thanks enjoy watching your videos

[@ThomasAlva]

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[@cesarremedios3656]

Hello, what do you use to make the strap?

[@manualgeorge4349]

Wonderful

[@RCALivingStereo]

Do you rebuild the head? I have a standard that I think think the diaphragm needs to be adjusted

[@nevillebonner6244]

Hello. I have need of a new inner main spring and drive belt. Do you post to France please and , of course , the main clincher .. how much would it cost.. many thanks .

[@ThomasAlva]

Which model machine do you have?

[@nevillebonner6244]

Not sure .It looks very much like the one in your video. Do you have an e mail address I could send some photos too ? I don’t seem to be able to insert photographs on here. Many thanks

[@ThomasAlva]

@@nevillebonner6244 [e-mail]

[@nevillebonner6244]

@@ThomasAlva thanks . E-mail envoyé

[@nevillebonner6244]

Email sent

[@anthonyfrazee1443]

I have a American Graphophone Type N Columbia. Do you know where i can find a video or manual showing all the how- to's? Thanks

[@ThomasAlva]

Anthony Frazee email me [e-mail]

[@ThomasAlva]

Yes, I do rebuild them. My website is www.edisondiamonddisc.com