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Cylinder Music Box Supplies (see also Tools/Supplies pages) There are many tools and supplies that can be used in restoring both cylinder and disc musical boxes....check out the other Tools/Supplies and Parts pages if you don't find what you're looking for here!  Feel free to contact me if you can't find what you need...I may have it or can point you to it!   _________________________________________________________       ___________________________________________ GOVERNOR JEWELS - For Cylinder and Disc Boxes.  Synthetic Rubies, these are the next hardest thing to a diamond (a hardness of 9 on a scale of 1-10)!  If you're unsure of the size, you can send your jewel cap for a perfect fit (no extra charge). #J30 - 3.0mm - $16.00 ea.     #J35 - 3.5mm - $18.00 ea.     #J40 - 4.0mm - $20.00 ea.      #J45 - 4.5mm - $22.00 ea.                                      #J50 - 5.0mm - $24.00 ea. #J55 - 5.5mm - $26.00 ea.       #J60 - 6.0mm - $28.00 ea. #J65 - 6.5mm - $30.00 ea. Price Discounts:  6-11 pcs. = 5%; 12+ pcs. = 10% (mix or match sizes) ______________________________________________________________________     Worm Gear (left) and Worm (right) GOVERNOR GEARS - WORM GEARS Listed below are generic sized worm gears (drive gears) that fit in most cylinder boxes.  Bear in mind that the original gears have been wearing familiar, comfortable patterns in one another for over 100 years!  Because of this, a new worm or worm gear may not work with an old gear.  You may find that you have to replace both gears in order to make them run properly. All worm gears come mounted on a 10 leaf pinion gear.  You may have to re-bush the governor plates to accommodate the pinion size of the new axle.  There are times when you can remove the gear from its axle and press fit it to the axle of the original gear.  Count the number of teeth in your worn gear and measure an approximate diameter, then pick the closest match from the list below. (all sizes are in mm)               Stock#       #Teeth     Diam.   Pivot Size    Pitch WG601         28         10.5         1.0         1.10 WG602           28         10.5         1.2         1.10 WG603         30         11.3         1.0         1.10 WG604         30         11.3         1.2         1.10 WG605          26         12.5         1.2         1.40 WG606         28         13.5         1.0         1.40 WG607          28         13.5         1.2         1.40 WG608        24         11.6         1.2         1.40 WG609         36         13.7         1.2         1.10 All Worm Gears are $55.00 each  -  4 or more = $50.00 ea.   GOVERNOR GEARS - WORMS (Endless Screws) As stated above, some old gears may not mate successfully with new gears, so you may need to change both gears. Height of worm is measured from top tip of pivot to bottom tip of pivot.        Stock#   Pitch(mm)    Height W31         1.10          1.65" W32         1.10          1.81" W33        1.10          1.97" W41        1.40          1.65" W42        1.40          1.81" W43        1.40          1.97" All Worms are $50.00 each  -  4 or more = $45.00 each _____________________________________________________________       DAMPER WIRE - about 2/3 of every cylinder box comb has small cup-shaped wires under the tooth tips.  These 'dampers' are essential to the 'clean sound' of the box.  If dampers are missing or of the incorrect weight or not formed properly, a chirping/squeeking sound will occur when the cylinder pin hits the vibrating tooth.  Each box takes at least 2-3 different sizes of wire, sometimes more.  The wire is sized by thickness in mm and is approx. .014" wide.  It is sold by the foot, though custom lengths can be made up for no extra charge. DW04 - .04mm thickness (for very light-weight teeth) DW05 - .05mm thickness (for very light-weight teeth) DW06 - .06mm thickness  (common for the first few dampered teeth) DW07 - .07mm thickness (most common size) DW08 - .08mm thickness (most common size) DW09 - .09mm thickness (most common size) DW10 - .10mm thickness (most common size) DW11 - .11mm thickness (for heavy bass teeth) DW12 - .12mm thickness (for heavy bass teeth)       All Damper Wire is $0.90/foot - 50ft. or more deduct 5% _____________________________________________________________     DAMPER PINS I have these pins custom made for our restoration needs.  They are tapered brass pins, approx. 1/2" long.  Sizes below are measured from the 'skinny' end to the fatter end.  One pin length can be used for more than one damper pin, if you save the unused  portion! They are in packages of 25 pins/pkg. #TP11 - .011" x .023" #TP15 - .015" x .023" #TP24 - .024" x .033" #TP29 - .029" x .037" All Pins are $1.95/pkg of 25 ____________________________________________________       DAMPERS for TREBLE TEETH The high end (treble) teeth of most cylinder boxes were originally dampered with tiny parts of chicken feathers.  These pre-formed strips of clear mylar, .002" thick and .014" wide can be used in place of the feathers.  They come in strips of 4 dampers/strip. Attach with shellac (sold below) or super glue gel.  #M46 - $5.00/100 dampers (20 strips) _____________________________________________________________ DAMPERS for Cuckoo Clock Musical Movements Wider than the dampers above, these mylar strips are .002" thick x .020" wide.  Attach the same as above. #CM1 - $3.00/40 dampers (10 strips) ________________________________________________________________       PIN STRAIGHTENER - for straightening cylinder pins My pin straightener works where no other can!  Comes with 2 different diameters of hollow stainless steel tubing.  Choose the correct size for the pins you are straightening and tighten it into the pin vise, place the wire over the pin and move in any direction.  Works especially well in tight clusters of pins.   A generous length of each size wire is included.  Pins that get stuck in the wire can be easily removed with a piece of thin wire, or you can cut off where the pin is stuck and continue!  You'll love it! #T40 - $14.50 each ___________________________________________________   TWEEZERS A must for picking up and positioning treble dampers!  Sharply pointed, size "AA". #T43 - $4.00 each _____________________________________________________       Dampers will slide better if the underside of the tooth tips are smoothed with a fine stone before dampering.   The damper wire will work best if the rough edges (from cutting) are smoothed before bending.  See the"tools/supplies" section for HONING STONES. ____________________________________________________       SHELLAC FLAKES Very fine flakes of shellac.  Disolve them in alcohol and use to glue treble dampers onto the comb.  Consistancy of the 'glue' depends upon the proportion of alcohol to shellac. #SL1 - $1.75/1/2oz. pkg. _______________________________________________________________________       BUTTERFLIES - for bell strikers - heavy stamped brass Approx 1 1/4" at widest point and 1" top/bottom.  You can get creative and slice the wings for a different effect; you can paint the wings with enamel or dykem (mechanical layout paint) for a more 'antique' look.  Can be soldered atop existing ball strikers or bodies.   If you are just missing wings on your strikers, you can saw off the wings with a jeweler's saw.  Easily soldered. #S42 - $3.25 each ____________________________________________________       ROSETTES - for between the bell and the nut that holds it. Approx. 1/2" diameter.  Red Felt.  Not only a decorative piece, but a functional one as well.  The bell felt will prevent any vibration between the bell and the nut that holds it. #S30 - $3.95/6 pcs. ____________________________________________________       TUNE CARD TACKS Just like the originals....in nickel or brass finish. #S18 - Brass - $0.75/dozen #S19 - Nickel - $0.75/dozen ____________________________________________________       LEATHER For making new tabs to lift the glass inner lids of cylinder boxes.  Finest grain, thin black leather.  3 1/2" x 2 1/2" piece....can make 3-4 tabs. #S52 - $1.25/piece ____________________________________________________       I have a selection of different sizes of GENEVA STOPS (male and female); RATCHET WHEELS and PAWLS....I will be listing those shortly. ___________________________________________________________       TUNE CARDS Over 84 different reproduction Tune Cards for Cylinder boxes! Can also be used to help identify manufactureres of some cylinder boxes.  The catalog is now available FREE thru e-mail in pdf format! Single color cards are $8.00 each; Multi-color cards are $15.00 each.                                                                                 ___________________________________________________________________