Sonora in Minneapolis

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Altona1
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Sonora in Minneapolis

Post by Altona1 »

This is currently on Craigslist for $95.00 seems like a great deal..too bad
I'm about 800 miles north.
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syncopeter
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Re: Sonora in Minneapolis

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It needs a lot of TLC though. Part of the veneer is missing, it needs a complete repolish, a grill(e), the arm looks wonky, the motor may need a complete overhaul and the soundbox probably needs new gaskets. But a bombe model for $95 is a steal. A nice project for the long cold winter nights. I wouldn't doubt for more than 5 minutes if if was in my neighbourhood.

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Zeppy
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Re: Sonora in Minneapolis

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For that price, if I was anywhere near it, I'd grab it without a second thought. But then again, I actually prefer project machines to machines in good condition.

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Re: Sonora in Minneapolis

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Replicating that curvy grill would be beyond my rather elementary woodworking skills.

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Re: Sonora in Minneapolis

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Brian Krapes made me a replacement grill for a similar machine. I belt-sanded the back to make it thinner so it would flex into the frame. The result was just fine.

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Re: Sonora in Minneapolis

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This is the only internal horn machine I have every truly wanted... but the work would be severe.

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Re: Sonora in Minneapolis

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But it would be so worth it.

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