Has anyone made a machine of any type from scratch?

[epigramophone]

One of the best known scratch built machines in the UK was made by the late George Overstall, a skilled engineer who knew the staff at EMG.

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=14522&hilit=Overstall

It's latest caring custodian is forum member Old Country Chemist, who lives about ten miles from me, so I see and hear it regularly.

[Dave D]

Curt, thanks for posting this again as I seem to have missed it the first time. I admire the workmanship and think you made a wonderful thing.
Dave D

[Wes K]

When I was in 9th grade I saw my first Victor Credenza and decided I wanted one but that is when they were selling for big money, so I designed my own folded horn phonograph and built it. I was limited to using only 1 4x8 sheet of ¼" birch plywood, but designed and built it using a motor from a portable phonograph and a Swiss made phonic-style tonearm.
Given the limitations it actually plays well. I made some legs for it and it has a lower shelf for record storage and a lid that fits almost air tight.

[Curt A]

Thanks for the nice comments... I taught myself my woodworking skills, so it's not rocket science, however I did take a shop class in 7th grade.

[Curt A]

When I was in 9th grade I saw my first Victor Credenza and decided I wanted one but that is when they were selling for big money, so I designed my own folded horn phonograph and built it. I was limited to using only 1 4x8 sheet of ¼" birch plywood, but designed and built it using a motor from a portable phonograph and a Swiss made phonic-style tonearm.
Given the limitations it actually plays well. I made some legs for it and it has a lower shelf for record storage and a lid that fits almost air tight.

Those creations are expressions of creativity that I really enjoy, something you made yourself and as a bonus, it actually works... I get bored easily watching TV or browsing the internet, so it's some type of outlet or escape from the reality of todays world...

[Curt A]

One of the best known scratch built machines in the UK was made by the late George Overstall, a skilled engineer who knew the staff at EMG.

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=14522&hilit=Overstall

It's latest caring custodian is forum member Old Country Chemist, who lives about ten miles from me, so I see and hear it regularly.

If we ever get to travel again, I would love to see Alastair's collection. I love your section of England, it's like traveling back in time, especially around Bodmin moor and Tintagel...

[soundgen]

Yes in India they make loads , you call them CRAPOPHONES !

[soundgen]

Yes in India they make loads , you call them CRAPOPHONES !

[Curt A]

Yes in India they make loads , you call them CRAPOPHONES !

That's because most of the stuff that comes from India is cheaply made crap... I think I'm finally catching on to British "irony"...

Who is the redhead in the picture?

[CarlosV]

Yes in India they make loads , you call them CRAPOPHONES !

That's because most of the stuff that comes from India is cheaply made crap...

Who is the redhead in the picture?

Cassandra, cursed by the Gods to always predict the future and never be taken seriously ... She predicted that Troy would be destroyed by the Greeks hidden in a big horse. I miss the link to gramophones, though, unless someone is building a horsephone.