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Greetings, everyone. I'm looking for a crank for my 1911 early-style Columbia Grafonola Nonpareil. This is a female crank with a distinctive wooden handle/knob that is shorter and wider than the typical Grafonola crank's. Other early Grafonola models from the same time period, like the Mignon, first-style De Luxe, etc. should have the same crank. The crank's reach is about 7 inches (though longer would be fine), and the outside diameter at the end is 7/16". If you have one you'd be willing to sell, please let me know. Thanks!

Hi, everyone. I'm still looking for this crank -- any leads would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Zenger wrote: Tue Jan 28, 2025 5:10 pm Hi, everyone. I'm still looking for this crank -- any leads would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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It looks like there's one in this group of cranks on E-bay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256843036574

If Jerry V doesnt have what you need, I'll guarantee thephonographshop does. He has hundreds and hundreds of cranks.
Bob

fonograph wrote: Wed Mar 05, 2025 11:45 am If Jerry V doesnt have what you need, I'll guarantee thephonographshop does. He has hundreds and hundreds of cranks.
Bob

I don't have anything. I just pointed out the same eBay auction that "edisonphono" did.

Are you looking for a Gold or Nickel plated crank?

This one has a large diameter of .469”, (15/32”), and appears to be Brass.