12-31-2009, 07:52 PM
Hi Frank,
Welcome.
The drill with radio cabinets of that era is lacquer. The 'toner' (colored lacquer) is used for coloring and highlighting. There are two types. One is dye based which allows transparency for the grain to show through. The other is a pigment base which is fairly opaque - or becomes opaque after a few coats. Mohawk sells both.
Depends on the crack but frankly you're probably better off filling it. Old wood has gone where it wants to and clamp/glue may not hold up in the long run.
Have fun!
-Bill
Welcome.
The drill with radio cabinets of that era is lacquer. The 'toner' (colored lacquer) is used for coloring and highlighting. There are two types. One is dye based which allows transparency for the grain to show through. The other is a pigment base which is fairly opaque - or becomes opaque after a few coats. Mohawk sells both.
Depends on the crack but frankly you're probably better off filling it. Old wood has gone where it wants to and clamp/glue may not hold up in the long run.
Have fun!
-Bill
