Columbia BY Project Machine

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Curt A
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Re: Columbia BY Project Machine

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The proper size brass clock bezel might work if it was plated... Mine is original and looks very much like a clock bezel.
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Re: Columbia BY Project Machine

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The larger Columbia machines (BD, BY, etc.) use an oversized platter making it difficult to find a bezel that will work. The Inside diameter (ID) has to be greater than 12". I've checked with our local clock shop, Merritt's http://www.merritts.com/clock_parts/pub ... oryID=1951

I would be more than happy to resurrect this topic for all of the other collectors still looking for these hard-to-find trim rings. Thanks.

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Re: Columbia BY Project Machine

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I checked my notes. Although it play 12" records, the turntable is actually 12 ⅜" and the ID for the ring/bezel needs to be 12 ½" (OD 13 ½"). Any help from the members of the forum is appreciated.

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