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Alright. My Columbia Eagle now has an annoying cosmetic issue that needs to be solved! Somehow the two rivets or what holds the front data plate in place on the left side have popped out! What do I do to solve this annoying “pebble in my shoe” issue? I did try to glue it down and no dice! I’m sure many experienced restorers know what to do and I need that advice! (Especially the size of rivets and tools I’ll need to do this!) I haven’t done this with a machine before so figure I’d ask before I end up doing something stupid.

Also, replacement screws for the belt cover, and what size I’ll need since one of these screws absolutely vaporized into thin air when I lost it!

This needs escutcheon pins, and you can get them at a hardware store.

VanEpsFan1914 wrote: Tue Mar 03, 2026 3:37 am This needs escutcheon pins, and you can get them at a hardware store.

Ok that did it Charles! Thanks! I guess no question is too dumb!

Not a stupid question Andy, I'm glad you fixed your Graphophone and the new pins look like they've always been there!