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Thank you Jerry. The base on your new Q is gorgeous, congratulations!

Best,
Fran

fran604g wrote:Thank you Jerry. The base on your new Q is gorgeous, congratulations!

Best,
Fran

Thanks Fran. I think it's going to clean up really well.

I'll make some updates to the data based on my finding faint evidence of the case decals that were very neatly removed, for some dumb reason...

JerryVan wrote:

fran604g wrote:Thank you Jerry. The base on your new Q is gorgeous, congratulations!

Best,
Fran

Thanks Fran. I think it's going to clean up really well.

I'll make some updates to the data based on my finding faint evidence of the case decals that were very neatly removed, for some dumb reason...

Thank you sir.

Cheers,
Fran

The Q I pictured on May 30 is the first "covered" Q I've owned. Maybe this is always the case and something I've never realized, but with the winding key & larger reproducer installed, the lid won't go on. The key & reproducer must be removed. Is this normal???

JerryVan wrote:The Q I pictured on May 30 is the first "covered" Q I've owned. Maybe this is always the case and something I've never realized, but with the winding key & larger reproducer installed, the lid won't go on. The key & reproducer must be removed. Is this normal???

Yes - with the later D-2B type reproducer it needs to be removed, but with the earlier "Q" reproducer the lid will fit without it being removed.

Best,
Fran

fran604g wrote:

JerryVan wrote:The Q I pictured on May 30 is the first "covered" Q I've owned. Maybe this is always the case and something I've never realized, but with the winding key & larger reproducer installed, the lid won't go on. The key & reproducer must be removed. Is this normal???

Yes - with the later D-2B type reproducer it needs to be removed, but with the earlier "Q" reproducer the lid will fit without it being removed.

Best,
Fran

What a nice design move for Columbia A relief however to learn that I don't have some mixed up combination of parts! Thanks for your help!

You're very welcome, and happy father's day!

Fran

Q number one:

1) What is your Q’s base type?

Painted cast base.

2) What is your Q’s serial number?

680168

3) What type of governor support is used at its end (opposite the motor)?

Bracket.

4) What is the last date stamped on the end stanchion?

Aug. 20, 1901

5) If your Q has a mandrel tag, how many cities are listed on it? (8 is typical)

9 (including NY)

6) Does your mandrel have a flange for the belt to ride inside?

No

7) Does your drive pulley have a flat end, or one with a channel?

Channel

8) IF CASED, which type banner decal is on the front of the lid?

NA

9) IF CASED, and your Q’s lid has a decal on the back, what is the last date on it?

NA

10) IF CASED, and your Q’s lid has a paper label INSIDE, what is it marked?

NA

Q number tw0:

1) What is your Q’s base type?

Plain stamped.

2) What is your Q’s serial number?

373226

3) What type of governor support is used at its end (opposite the motor)?

Stanchion.

4) What is the last date stamped on the end stanchion?

Mar. 30, 1897

5) If your Q has a mandrel tag, how many cities are listed on it? (8 is typical)

9 (including NY)

6) Does your mandrel have a flange for the belt to ride inside?

Yes

7) Does your drive pulley have a flat end, or one with a channel?

Flat

8) IF CASED, which type banner decal is on the front of the lid?

(QB, cardboard box)

9) IF CASED, and your Q’s lid has a decal on the back, what is the last date on it?

NA

10) IF CASED, and your Q’s lid has a paper label INSIDE, what is it marked?

NA

Q number three:

1) What is your Q’s base type?

Plain stamped.

2) What is your Q’s serial number?

618177

3) What type of governor support is used at its end (opposite the motor)?

Stanchion.

4) What is the last date stamped on the end stanchion?

Mar. 30, 1897

5) If your Q has a mandrel tag, how many cities are listed on it? (8 is typical)

9 (including NY)

6) Does your mandrel have a flange for the belt to ride inside?

Yes

7) Does your drive pulley have a flat end, or one with a channel?

Flat

8) IF CASED, which type banner decal is on the front of the lid?

Type 5

9) IF CASED, and your Q’s lid has a decal on the back, what is the last date on it?

Paris 1900

10) IF CASED, and your Q’s lid has a paper label INSIDE, what is it marked?

NA