Philco 38-7 CS restoration - Printable Version

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Re: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - Bob Andersen - 10-04-2011

I finished repairing the panel and applied some new veneer. I wanted to use some flat cut like the original, but only had quarter cut on hand.

I used the old trick of applying wood glue to both surfaces and letting them dry. Then used heat to reactivate the glue while applying pressure with a J-roller.

Once the grain filler dries overnight, I'll start on the lacquer.

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Re: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - ipwizard - 10-05-2011

Great work, once I get my 71 up and running I'll be working on the many cabinets that need attention. Your work is very inspiring.

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Re: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - TA Forbes - 10-05-2011



Yes, I like this series of entries too! Great work on your cabinet!

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Re: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - Bob Andersen - 10-09-2011

Thanks guys!
I sprayed some toner and clear gloss on the panel. Then, painted the edges dark brown.
I painted the sides of the speaker slats dark brown too.
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Re: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - Bob Andersen - 10-12-2011

I gave the whole cabinet a light sanding with 400 grit then spray on a couple more coats of Deft gloss. I'll wait a couple weeks then rub it out.
I'm also going to go over the dark brown paint on the edges with some satin lacquer to knock down the shine.

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Re: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - Ron Ramirez - 10-12-2011

Looks like you've done a fine job with that cabinet. It appears to be coming along quite nicely.

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Re: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - Arran - 10-17-2011

The back porch looks like it cleaned out nicely as well.
Regards
Arran

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Re: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - Bob Andersen - 10-17-2011

That's actually up in the attic. There's a convenient exhaust fan nearby but it's not heated so I only have a short window left before it's too cold to spray.

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Re: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - Arran - 10-18-2011

bandersen Wrote:That's actually up in the attic. There's a convenient exhaust fan nearby but it's not heated so I only have a short window left before it's too cold to spray.

Oh well then the attic came out nicely as well as the cabinet, that linoleum looks like it got mopped down.
Regards
Arran

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RE: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - Rubrburnr - 01-01-2013

Did you apply a stain before you applied the grain filler? If so, how? by brush or rag?

Thanks,

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RE: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - Bob Andersen - 01-01-2013

Nope, no stain - just a little lacquer sanding sealer. I used Mohawk Medium Brown Walnut toner lacquer to give it some color.

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RE: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - Rubrburnr - 01-01-2013

Great! I am using this as my guide for my first resto... Keep up the good work!!

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RE: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - Bob Andersen - 01-02-2013

Thanks. I think I'll pull out the chassis soon and finally try to get it running

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RE: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - TA Forbes - 01-02-2013

Have fun with the cone-centric tuning!

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RE: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - Bob Andersen - 08-01-2014

Wow! I can't believe it's been 3 years since I started this project! I did slight sanding and sprayed on a couple final coats of gloss lacquer yesterday. I'm very happy with how this cabinet turned out will be installing the restored chassis soon
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