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I realized that there was some confusion- Some thought I was looking for one of the fancy, cast "Sears" bases-

NOPE-- Just a regular flat, steel base that the mechanism mounts on.... as in the picture below--

Thanks!-Looking for a nice steel base for a Columbia Q.
Just purchased a Q that has a pretty rusty base--
The rest of the machine and case is pretty nice.

Thanks-
Brad Abell

I think I have one Brad. Let you know

Thanks, Bob-- I'll wait to hear from you-
Brad

Brad. I've hurt my back today and I can't get down to the basement to check my stash. I'll check in a day or two if you haven't found one.
Bob

Back issues stink-- So sorry, man... Take it easy-- I'm in no hurry..
Say hi to Jill-----and let her wait on you! ( who said that!?)

Brad

Brad, I cant find the base anywhere. Sorry I guess I sold it.
You might try Brian at the phonograph shop. He might have one.

Thanks for looking Bob--- hope your back is doing better.

Still searching for a Q base...

Brad Abell

Bump up--with new information-- just looking for the flat steel base
Thanks!
BA

Brad,
I had a rusty, pitted one several years ago. I fixed it by laying it flat on my belt sander until all the issues were gone. Then I buffed it back to a mirror finish and there is no remaining cosmetic damage.., Just a thought.

Curt

Thanks Curt- I may may have to resort to that-- I don't like too shiny--and want it to match the rest of the mechanism--
but that may be my "until I find an original" solution-
Thanks!! Hope all is well! I've got a son in New Bern-- He loves it!!

Brad