Model 38-9 Veneer

Thread Rating:

0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
1
2
3
4
5

Threaded Mode

Model 38-9 Veneer

45philcodon
Member

Posts: 95
Threads: 34
Joined: Oct 2016
City: Fountain Hills, Arizona

10-04-2023, 01:20 PM

What type wood is the veneer on the Philco Model 38-9T?

I need to replace small areas of the veneer on two Model 38-9T's that I am restoring.

Thank you

Don

(This post was last modified: 10-04-2023, 01:42 PM by 45philcodon.)

Find

klondike98
Phorum Moderator

Posts: 5,085
Threads: 270
Joined: Nov 2012
City: Wilsonville State, Province, Country: OR

10-05-2023, 02:59 PM

The 1938 Sales catalog describes it as claro walnut with inlays of curly maple.

Cheers,
Bob
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5m63ib99yfx2eg....jpg?raw=1]
Bob's Restorations Web Page

Website Find

45philcodon
Member

Posts: 95
Threads: 34
Joined: Oct 2016
City: Fountain Hills, Arizona

10-06-2023, 06:40 PM

Thank you, Bob

Don

Find

« Next Oldest | Next Newest »

View a Printable Version

Users browsing this thread: 2 Guest(s)

Recent Posts
Shadow Meter Bulb
I think after all has been said, I will use the same bulb that is specified for the dial pilot light which is a #55. I ...georgetownjohn — 07:31 PM
12' Philco
There was also this Philco! klondike98 — 07:25 PM
HiFi (Chifi) tube amp build - but my own design.
I expected a challenge and this is just part of it. But, it's also supposed to be fun, entertaining, informative and enj...TV MAN — 07:12 PM
Shadow Meter Bulb
Butting in here with a question. Since the shadow meter is connected directly to the 1st and 2nd I.F.'s wouldn't the met...RossH — 06:43 PM
HiFi (Chifi) tube amp build - but my own design.
Mike, Tim; you are about to enter the twilight zone. Doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo This is something alright. I'm go...RodB — 06:26 PM
HiFi (Chifi) tube amp build - but my own design.
:lol: We need to start a singing radio group! I play the guitar, so maybe get a few vocals? Anyways, Mike, I did try mou...TV MAN — 05:56 PM
HiFi (Chifi) tube amp build - but my own design.
And so does a barber shop quartet. mmmmmmRodB — 03:54 PM
Shadow Meter Bulb
I did try an LED bulb in place of the original but wasn't impressed with the amount of light on the dial. Seems like it ...RodB — 03:51 PM
HiFi (Chifi) tube amp build - but my own design.
Tim Would mounting he transformer vertically change the hum, if used without additional parts? Also, in these amps...morzh — 02:25 PM
Shadow Meter Bulb
Gary I doubt it would introduce any noise. We use similar lamps for the panel indication, 12V AC lamps: they are LEDs...morzh — 02:15 PM

Who's Online

There are currently 6146 online users. [Complete List]
» 6 Member(s) | 6140 Guest(s)

Login
Username:
Password:	Lost Password?
	Remember me