Hi everyone, I'm new to the group.  I've been a music box junkie for
a long time now.  My co-workers and family swear I need to go to some
type of help group.  I've been reading your Digest for awhile now.
Every time I search for music boxes several of your messages pop up.
Glad to be among the group!

I picked up a Thorens 36-note music box at a antique store Saturday;
they practically gave it to me ($25).  It doesn't work, locked up that
is.  I had a book that told me step by step how to clean parts, etc.

I was wondering if anyone knew what I should do and how to go about it.
It is not wound too tight, it just seems to be stuck.  The stop pin was
a little bent and was jammed against the end of the cylinder; I'm not
sure that had anything to do with it.

I have not touched it yet.  I don't want to do anything until I know
exactly what to do.  But it looks like it is in really good shape and
I have been looking for another Thorens for so long now.

Any information to help me with this is greatly appreciated.

Melinda Paris

 [ Welcome aboard MMD, Melinda, and I admire your fearlessness!  This
 [ is the right forum to find the knowledge you seek, too.  Good luck
 [ with your project!  -- Robbie