Grafonola 85 Push Button record rack makeover

[a12548]

Keeping the original felt on the Graf 85 push button eject style rack was out of the question. It was disintegrating and shredding. I methodically (and tediously) removed each slat which are extremely thin fragile slats, and cut and reglued and stapled the new felt in. The staple ends were compressed so as not to scratch the records as they eject. The original had staples as well. I was missing 2 slats and obtained some hobby wood panels from Michaels and cut to exact size.

[Jerry B.]

I congratulate you on your efforts. It looks wonderful and is truly a labor of love. Jerry Blais

[a12548]

Thanks Jerry!

[Bob E.]

Very nice looking restoration! What is the mechanism that ejects a record from the slot when a button is pushed? I've never seen one of these in person. Did you have to rebuild each mechanism as well as the felt-lined guides?

--Bob

[Dave]

You work on this was quite labour intensive...but the pay-off is a beautiful restoration
and the satisfaction of a job well done! You should feel proud!
Thanks for sharing you work with us.

[estott]

Very nice looking restoration! What is the mechanism that ejects a record from the slot when a button is pushed? I've never seen one of these in person. Did you have to rebuild each mechanism as well as the felt-lined guides?

--Bob

The push button is on a rod that presses the top of a wood lever, the bottom of the lever swings forward and pushes the record out. When you put the record back it resets the button. Effective, and it looks fancier than it is.