[Simon Wa3uay]

just want to show off cabinet work (done by Ben Sharp) on this one- first the 'before'

   

   

then the 'After': empty cabinet, the chassis will be forthcoming. (that means one of these days)

   

   

We probably do need to tighten the grill cloth a little...
...and yes, that is a Philco T-7 126 recently found (by Ben) on Craigslist.  It is the first transistor made by Philco, and it even plays!
Regards,
Simon

[morzh]

Excellent job!

[Simon Wa3uay]

Thank you! will pass that along to Ben.

[KCMike]

Very nice job.

[Simon Wa3uay]

Wonder where he got it from hmmmm....... OH YEAH, he’s my son!
Thanks KC

[bensharp27]

The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree!  I am working on the technique for getting the grille cloths on right - something about cardboard and pins...  I will practice and fix the previous ones once I get it right (I have lots of material to work with)

[462ron]

Wow Ben, I envy your woodworking and finishing skills.   I have a few sets I’ve been putting off because they need cabinet work. On the grille cloth thing, what I have done on a few is use 3M spray adhesive on the cardboard backer, then with a spray bottle I lightly dampen the cloth before applying it to the backer. Then after it sets awhile, use a hair blow dryer on it. As it dries, it will kind of shrink some and tighten up! Just my $.02 worth.

Ron