Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    How many threads per inch on the feedscrew of an Edison cylinder record player that played four minute records?

    Question #113983. Asked by serpa. (Apr 08 10 5:36 PM)


    satguru

    		The originals were 100 but uprated to 200 for the 4 minute play
    http://www.cylinders.library.ucsb.edu/history-amberol.php

    Apr 09 10, 8:01 PM
    serpa

    		Correct! The two minute records used the 100 threads per inch feedscrew.

    Apr 09 10, 11:50 PM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    Which cylinder record company had a trade mark depicting an elephant standing on a cylinder record?

    How many threads of fiber optic cable can fit in a tube one-half inch in diameter?

    I once had a record player which could be adjusted to play discs at 78, 45, 33 and 16 RPM speeds. I have never in my life seen a record which plays at 16 RPM. Does anyone know anything about these discs - Were such records ever manufactured?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 For the Record: 1950s to 90s
    The first 5 decades: This quiz deals with basic F1 records to the end of the 2000.
    		The First 50 Years Tough
    10 Q
    minardifan
    Jun 21 01
    474 plays
    2 Record That!
    10 multiple choice questions of baseball records.
    		Mixed Records Challenge Tough
    10 Q
    Nightmare
    Jul 14 01
    2706 plays
    3 Played by
    I will name lead characters from old television westerns. You guess the actor.
    		Characters and Actors Average
    10 Q
    graydog9
    Sep 27 02
    3633 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.