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Need info on this Graphophone
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:43 am
by oldtvsandtoys
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?
Re: Need info on this Graphophone
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:18 pm
by ChuckA
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
Re: Need info on this Graphophone
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:29 pm
by JerryVan
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???
Re: Need info on this Graphophone
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:31 pm
by JerryVan
There should be a model & serial number on the gear cover, located on the left end of the top casting.
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Re: Need info on this Graphophone
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:53 pm
by oldtvsandtoys
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?
Re: Need info on this Graphophone
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:59 pm
by oldtvsandtoys
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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BE
Re: Need info on this Graphophone
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 4:51 pm
by oldtvsandtoys
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?
Re: Need info on this Graphophone
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:07 pm
by JerryVan
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
Re: Need info on this Graphophone
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:42 pm
by JohnM
JerryVan wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:29 pm
A BF maybe???
4” mandrel is the clue. BF has a 6” mandrel.
Re: Need info on this Graphophone
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:05 pm
by Curt A
Definitely worth restoring, BUT Wrong crank...