Life is Grand...Grafonola Grand that is

[schweg]

Let me start out by telling all forum members how pleased I am by the work done by the pros at Restoration Station in Oklahoma City.

Over a year ago I came across the carcass of a Grafonola Grand, legless, veneer damage, missing door..

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Due to the unusual walnut finish, I thought it was worth trying to restore. A member of this forum provided me with a project machine to use as a pattern for the legs, but it looked pretty decent so I wanted to get it fixed up too. (sorry the pictures are not the greatest, my phonograph room is not brightly lit).

It took a while, the Restoration Station was busy restoring tornado damaged furniture, but the results were worth waiting for.

The poor picture don't do justice to the finished results, but you get the idea-- Steve

[gramophone78]

WOW!!!!... Steve, what a great result. I never knew these were offered in walnut. Thanks for showing these... .
By the way, if my Wife saw all those legs around the house....I think she would send me for help.... .

[Roaring20s]

A very worthy project. Great job!
I don't see a crank hole, is it electric?

James.

[phonogfp]

Looks very nice, Steve! Good for you for bringing that one back from the dead.

George P.

[Johnny Smoke]

I am a little confused- You made the new legs, then had someone finish the restoration? Regards, Johnny

[schweg]

answer to first question-yes- electric motor

answer to second question, I bought a second machine that had legs, initially just so the Restoration Station experts could use them as a pattern. When I saw the 2nd machine, I thought it was also worthy of restoration, so they did that too. my only contribution was paying for the work.

[Bruce]

Nice Job. Good work bringing this Columbia back to life.

How was the motor? Did you have to do much in that department?

Bruce

[schweg]

I just got them back and have not tested the motors yet. I'm sure that will be the next part of the saga