The PHILCO Phorum

this is the philco 71 and the philco91 that I got from Steve Davis he dose really good work I did the stain work my self I hope I got the colors right  
benny

There's something Halloweenish in the last photo.

Great job!

the lines are the ghost of radio past haunting the radio. actually its the lighting I got a new camera

Actually the lines are what are called "sugar lines." They appear in maple and a few other hard woods and are very desirable. Notice how beautifully bookmatched they are. That is a sign of really fine cabinet making. This is something one often sees in two piece violin backs. I know a little about it, since I make and repair violins as another of my hobbies.

Philco commonly used this figured walnut veneer on the "Clyde Shuler" style cabinets. The dark lines run diagonally across the veneer. When book matched, it creates a chevron pattern. Here is a photo of the raw veneer.      

Figured Walnut Veneer by Steve Davis, on Flickr

Steve

Radio ghost? No such thing - I hope - - -

https://www.russoldradios.com/blog/heres...ing-at-you