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My new A52CK
#1

Got this today finally! An A52CK Philco clock radio.

The guy said restored but geeze [Image: http://www.antiqueradios.com/forums/imag...lleyes.gif] 

Stripping it 98%, leaving spots of original lacquer on it and then painting brown paint with a small brush around the darker toned areas is not restoration........

Will have to redo in the spring. I still love it and thanks again Jim.  Icon_shh


Kirk


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Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#2

Good looking radio Kirk. With your talent I'm sure it will be done right.
#3

Kirk;
  I knew what it would be like the first time you posted a link to that auction, a typical "antique mall" style restoration, or what I call a "strip n' clearcoat" job, there are a few of those sorts of radios on my nearby craigslist sites. If you know what to look for it's very difficult for them to hide, no toners, a flat lifeless look, pits from open grain.
Regards
Arran
#4

When I spotted the radio I reasoned ..not a horrible starting point...and a not so easy model to find.
Id rather find them absent toner than colored incorrectly so at least I can see the veneer I have to work with and in this case all the wood looks good and solid without any surprises as opposed to buried with toner or even worse...stained. Work some cabinet magic on this and it will be really pretty. I also like this version of the model better than the other
http://radioattic.com/item.htm?radio=0150114
#5

I just died!!!!!!

There are 2!!!! versions!!!!

Icon_e_surprised Icon_e_surprised Icon_e_surprised

Now I am back on the hunt  Icon_lolno  Icon_lol 

Thanks a lot Jim,  Icon_mrgreen

Kirk

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6




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