Columbia BD - Complete!

[DrGregC]

In October 2003, I purchased a Columbia BD at a local auction. It needed repairs and it was missing the trim ring. No problem, I thought. I was in over-my-head. Thanks to my good friend, the late Bob Snyder in Sellersville, PA, the machine was brought back to museum quality. A machinist by trade, Bob replaced the damaged fiber gear with one he machined from brass. It is a good and strong running machine.

I have been looking for a trim ring for over 10 years. Our own Jerry B. contacted me saying that he found one. He remembered my posts. Jerry is a great guy and someone who makes this hobby enjoyable. I easily repaired a loose tab with J-B KwikWeld, polished the ring with Simichrome, and now have a beautiful and complete Columbia BD!

[Phono-Phan]

Awesome job!!!! It looks great.
Ken Brekke

[phonogfp]

Great! And good karma for you, Jerry!

The BD is a nice machine; equivalent to a Victor VI at the time. Yours looks like a very nice example. And my compliments for retaining the original turntable felt!

Congratulations - -

George P.

[DrGregC]

The original turntable felt! Bob Snyder talked me into leaving it and I am very happy that I did. He always believed that you never replace it unless it is so roached that it would prevent you from playing a record. I can't imagine this machine with bright green billiard felt on it. Lol...

[Garret]

Congratulations! I've remembered seeing those posts for many years and wondered if you ever found the ring! It's so nice to see a machine complete again!

[alang]

Congratulations to completing a beautiful machine.

Andreas