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42-350 Cabinet - Type of Wood??? - FredSumner - 05-31-2023

Hello All - I recently picked-up a Philco 42-350.  The cabinet needs some repair in two places - veneer on top and fluting on one side.  Hoping someone knows what type of wood this cabinet is made of so I can match it well.  I am thinking Oak, but not 100% sure.  Thanks

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RE: 42-350 Cabinet - Type of Wood??? - klondike98 - 06-01-2023

The sales brochure says walnut. See p. 37 of the following: https://philcoradio.com/library/index.php/documents/philco_docs/catalogs/philco-1942-model-lineup-book/

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RE: 42-350 Cabinet - Type of Wood??? - Arran - 06-02-2023

The molded parts are probably a type of poplar, or alder, I think I would see about patching it with some wooden dowel. Not sure about the veneer but most vintage radio cabinets used French walnut, that type looks like it's quarter sawn.
Regards
Arran

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RE: 42-350 Cabinet - Type of Wood??? - FredSumner - 06-03-2023

Thank you both. Appreciate the help. Cheers

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