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I picked up this 1935 RCA tombstone at the last WARCI meet on September 16. It was only $20 so I figured what the heck, I'll give it a shot. Once I was able to get the radio playing again after a complete recap, some resistor replacements and two tubes, I knew I had to tackle the cabinet. Needless to say, it was a real veneer replacement challenge, but all in all I think it turned out fairly well. Far from perfect but a whole lot better than it was. 
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Beautiful work Greg. I think you did an excellent job on the veneer replacement.
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Very nice work.
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
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Greg,
You did a great job!
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Greg super job!!! You saved it to be played again... And we thank you for that.
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Nice save Greg
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Very nice, Greg!! Nice to see a near junker pulled away from the flames!
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Fantastic workmanship,,,,,
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Very nice work!
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Looks fantastic perhaps better than new?
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>>but a whole lot better than it was.
You said it, brother!
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A real beauty. Great work! 
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Thanks, everyone. It was definitely a challenge!
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