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OrthoSean
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Crank ID

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Can anyone here identify what this crank belongs to for certain? It's just about 1 inch from the winding end, 2 and about 7/16th on the handle part and 1 ½ inches from the wooden handle in. I'm thinking Columbia?

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Re: Crank ID

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It looks like the type used on the open works Columbia machines, like the AU.
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Re: Crank ID

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These are nicknamed the "Fall Off Crank", because as the motor rotates the crank will fall off the winding shaft. Definitely Columbia. If it is original, these are quite valuable.
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Re: Crank ID

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Thanks, it's definitely an original crank.

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