Need info on this Graphophone

oldtvsandtoys · Post by **oldtvsandtoys** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:43 am

Ok just picked up this Graphophone. What can you tell me about it. What parts are missing? Is it worth restoring or is it a parts set?

ChuckA · Post by **ChuckA** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:18 pm

Columbia BE

Missing speed control, belt, crank(?)

Cabinet looks good in picture, with some TLC it should be presentable, doesn't appear to have any rust on bedplate - good sign.

What's underneath will determine if it is only good for parts.

Chuck

Post by **JerryVan** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:29 pm

ChuckA wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:18 pm Columbia BE

Missing speed control, belt, crank(?)

Cabinet looks good in picture, with some TLC it should be presentable, doesn't appear to have any rust on bedplate - good sign.

What's underneath will determine if it is only good for parts.

Chuck

A BF maybe???

Post by **JerryVan** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:31 pm

There should be a model & serial number on the gear cover, located on the left end of the top casting.

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oldtvsandtoys · Post by **oldtvsandtoys** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:53 pm

ChuckA wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:18 pm Columbia BE

Missing speed control, belt, crank(?)

Cabinet looks good in picture, with some TLC it should be presentable, doesn't appear to have any rust on bedplate - good sign.

What's underneath will determine if it is only good for parts.

Chuck

Ok how do you open the top?

oldtvsandtoys · Post by **oldtvsandtoys** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:59 pm

JerryVan wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:31 pm There should be a model & serial number on the gear cover, located on the left end of the top casting.

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oldtvsandtoys · Post by **oldtvsandtoys** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 4:51 pm

Ok got it open and looks to work. Found this crank on the inside, its ether stripped or the wrong one. What do you think?

Post by **JerryVan** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:07 pm

JerryVan wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:29 pm
ChuckA wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:18 pm Columbia BE

Missing speed control, belt, crank(?)

Cabinet looks good in picture, with some TLC it should be presentable, doesn't appear to have any rust on bedplate - good sign.

What's underneath will determine if it is only good for parts.

Chuck
A BF maybe???

No. I guess not

YouTube · Post by **JohnM** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:42 pm

JerryVan wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:29 pm A BF maybe???

4” mandrel is the clue. BF has a 6” mandrel.

Curt A · Post by **Curt A** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:05 pm

Definitely worth restoring, BUT Wrong crank...

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