04-26-2012, 11:46 PM
Thanks. I'd forgotten all about this thread 
I really do love this set and will fully restore it.
Here's the set after a good cleaning and a little lemon oil.
[Image: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3638/35579...4daa_z.jpg]
Here's a little recap of how I fixed the top.
BTW I did pick up some more appropriate butt walnut veneer for around the base. I think it will look better than the burled veneer
[Image: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2583/41589...4169_z.jpg]
[Image: http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4090/49788...7398_z.jpg]
[Image: http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4131/49788...4dd3_z.jpg]
[Image: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3077/58507...6e5d_z.jpg]
As for finishing it up, nope it's still sadly neglected. Back when I got it, I was rather intimidated by the chassis. That's the main reason I went to such lengths on couple other Philcos - practice.
So, when will I get around to it ? Well, first I need to wrap up a few nearly done projects including my Philco 643.
Then, for better or worse, I'm going to tackle my first Predicta TV.
I hope to finally get to this 15DX by mid to late summer.
Recently, I've also been very distracted by this acquisition. I think Ron will recognize it
[Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7217/70788...4b18d0.jpg]
I really do love this set and will fully restore it.Here's the set after a good cleaning and a little lemon oil.
[Image: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3638/35579...4daa_z.jpg]
Here's a little recap of how I fixed the top.
BTW I did pick up some more appropriate butt walnut veneer for around the base. I think it will look better than the burled veneer
[Image: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2583/41589...4169_z.jpg]
[Image: http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4090/49788...7398_z.jpg]
[Image: http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4131/49788...4dd3_z.jpg]
[Image: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3077/58507...6e5d_z.jpg]
As for finishing it up, nope it's still sadly neglected. Back when I got it, I was rather intimidated by the chassis. That's the main reason I went to such lengths on couple other Philcos - practice.
So, when will I get around to it ? Well, first I need to wrap up a few nearly done projects including my Philco 643.
Then, for better or worse, I'm going to tackle my first Predicta TV.
I hope to finally get to this 15DX by mid to late summer.
Recently, I've also been very distracted by this acquisition. I think Ron will recognize it
[Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7217/70788...4b18d0.jpg]
