Metal stand problem

 From:  bemfarmer
10067.2 In reply to 10067.1 
Hi Tony,

Just a few started suggestions:

Make a few basic shapes, and remove unwanted portions. Also use fillet, maybe blend.
The ball shape can begin as a revolved (quarter) circle. Maybe use blend also.

Extrude 3/4 of a 2D rectangle (with added thickness) to make the "U-Channel", to your desired dimensions, with extended length.

The rise in the middle, an extruded rectangle, maybe tapered. Then add fillet's. Remove bottom.

The neck?

- Brian