WANTED: Top board for Columbia BN Graphophone

[VanEpsFan1914]

Hello guys and gals, I am looking for a top board to fix my Columbia BN Graphophone. The old top board has been repaired by a woodworker--he took the crack out of it but it's now warped up like a pringle.

Apparently whoever "restored" my BN back in the bad eighties sanded off the veneer on the top board, causing it to shrink unevenly--now it won't even latch when the lid is closed.

If anyone has a board let me know. It doesn't even have to have good veneer. I have veneer. But all it needs to be is straight.

Cash or good records (and I mean the good stuff) offered in trade.

[VanEpsFan1914]

Still looking. Know anyone who messes with Columbia cases?

[Phonofreak]

You don't need to get a new motor board. You can repair the old one. Here's how:
1. Since the motor board is solid, and warped. Wet the wood completely until it is pliable.
2. Place the motor board on a flat surface.
3. Place weights like books or bricks over the top. Use wax paper so the books don't get wet. Let dry for a few days, and the warp should be gone.
4. Re-veneer the top and bottom surfaces of the motor board, and trim, and cut the holes.
5. Stain and finish to match the machine.
Good luck,
Harvey Kravitz

[VanEpsFan1914]

Thanks, Harvey.

I did get it to play, and the decals are on the way for it. Getting the horn stripped completely & repainted is going to be hard, and getting the warp out of the top board is also going to be hard. It's not common, though, for repairing to be easy.

[Dave D]

Since you are going to re veneer it anyway. could you make a series of saw kerfs which would allow it go bend back flat?
Also, I sent you a PM regarding the record I want to pay you for.
Dave D