Our return visit to Logan included a second trip to the Columbus Washboard Company. Since people only use washboards for decoration or musical instruments, this is the last washboard manufacturer in America.
Since this was our second visit here as well, I spent more time getting a closer look at the process. The factory is small, but efficient and very retro.
Even the dolly is old school.
A stitching machine.
Rolls of aluminum for the boards themselves.
Fed through a crimper. They have a variety of crimp styles for the various boards.
Ready for the next step.
Meanwhile in another section of the factory they make the finger joints for the frame.
More of the collection of vintage, but effective, machines.
The frame sides are ready.
They use plates for the logos.
The assembler said she can make 20 washboards an hour.
Ready for your band, or laundry.
And they even have tubs if you need them.
