Mills Hi-Top Base

[63mini]

I have a future project that will require a replacement oak base for a Mills Hi-Top. I think the termites and slot techs had too much fun with this one. Please let me know what you have. Thanks!

[collector1]

you can look on EBAY item number 114614967158 as I think they have 2 bases that may work for what you are looking for. check them out yourself. hope they work for you

[63mini]

collector1,
Thanks, I am aware of that listing. I have been in contact with the seller. It is my plan "B". I am still hoping to find an original. If not, then plan "B" may kick in. Hopefully, I won't have to go to plan "C" and hatchet out some oak scraps....

[63mini]

Bumping this up one time. Still looking for one.

[capt7310]

Hi 63 mini, I'm in the same situation. Your base is more manageable then mine. I've been looking for awhile and I'm going to have to re-construct something, can't find a base anywhere but if I do I will let you know. If I make my own I'll shot you a pic. Good Luck

[63mini]

capt7310,

You're right. I can see you have some work on your hands with that base.

I am considering removing the pieces of my base and running them through a planner and remove most of the damaged area. Then laminating new oak planks to the bottom. I think this will work, but there will still be some pocket/voids between the laminated boards, as the bug damage is pretty deep in a couple of areas. Maybe epoxy could fill those spots.

[63mini]

The base is no longer needed!

I was able to salvage the one that I had. Basically, I filled the rotted area with epoxy. Once that cured, I ran it through my planer and removed enough material to laminate new oak to the bottom. It turned out better then I expected. It won't win any best of show awards . But, it will work just fine for home use when finished.

[mechanic]

TURNED OUT VERY NICE

[shortrackskater]

Nice!!!