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I finally finished my 66B - Eric Adams - 05-20-2014

The electronics were done this winter, including all of the Bakelite blocks (thanks to many tips from Phorum members). I've been waiting for some nice weather to finish the cabinet.
I had to replace the veneer on both sides and the top. I finished it with Mohawk toners. Medium Brown Walnut and Van Dyke Brown for the trim. The grill cloth is a repro that is somewhat close to original.
   

RE: I finally finished my 66B - NostalgiaRadioTime - 05-20-2014

Looks great, Eric. Well done. I think that is the same grill cloth I used on my 1935 model 89B.

RE: I finally finished my 66B - OldRestorer - 05-21-2014

B-E-A-utiful job, veneer is perfectly flat and looks original. where did you get the veneer and what type is it? paper backed?

Kirk

RE: I finally finished my 66B - Eric Adams - 05-21-2014

Thanks guys.
Kirk,
The veneer is from Rockler . It is pressure sensitive. No messing with glue, etc.
I've used it before and have always had great results.

RE: I finally finished my 66B - morzh - 05-21-2014

Eric

Great looking radio.
I have mine 66 to attend to (a different cabinet though).

RE: I finally finished my 66B - gregb - 05-21-2014

Great looking radio Eric, well done!

Gregb

RE: I finally finished my 66B - AI2V - 05-21-2014

VERY nice work, Eric!

Those Rockler veneers are very easy to use and yield great results.

RE: I finally finished my 66B - PAradiogeek - 05-21-2014

Eric,

You did a beautiful job on the cabinet. It it plays half as well as it looks, then you have one heck of a radio.

RE: I finally finished my 66B - Eric Adams - 05-21-2014

Thanks, it sounds great hooked up to my long wire antenna. Now I just have to find a place to put it!

RE: I finally finished my 66B - Warren - 05-21-2014

Very Nice, Good Job.

RE: I finally finished my 66B - KCMike - 05-21-2014

Great job Eric. Really sharp looking. Have to look into that type of veneer. Looks like the way to go.

RE: I finally finished my 66B - 462ron - 05-21-2014

Wow Eric that is beyond beautiful, simply flawless!

Ron

RE: I finally finished my 66B - Eric Adams - 05-21-2014

Thanks everyone. It means a lot coming from my peers.Icon_thumbup

RE: I finally finished my 66B - Paul Philco322 - 05-22-2014

Super Deluxe!

Paul

RE: I finally finished my 66B - codefox1 - 05-22-2014

Agree, the best!