Welcome Guest! Be sure you know and follow the Phorum Rules before posting. Thank you and Enjoy! (January 12) x

Thread Closed
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Philco 86
#31

Thanks Bob,
I have it almost done but not near as good as I had hoped. The inner fine pieces are really brittle and break with the slightest touch. I'll give the glue the rest of the day to dry and see what happens. That is a good idea since the veneer came in l large sheet.
George
#32

I have gone as far as I can with this. It isn't as nice as yall would have done but I am afraid if I keep trying to make it better I will end up making it worse. My thanks to all who helped me with this this restoration, electrical and cabinet. This phorum is loaded with experts that are more than willing to help. Once again thank you all.
George


Attached Files Image(s)
   
#33

It's fine. Good job saving that cabinet. Icon_smile

Now, do be careful moving it around. Do not scoot it! You don't want that leg to break again, or risk breaking another. I know how heavy those things are. Icon_eek

--
Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#34

Hello George,
Well Done and I bet that Set is Heavy I have a General Motors model 160b that weighs as much at a small car !

Sincerely Richard
#35

Thank you Ron and Rich,
Yes it is very heavy, I had my wife help me carry it to the living room where it will stay. No sliding allowed. Thinking about trying to restore my model 65, but have to go thru all the files and info because I don't have a speaker for it. You guys are great!
George
#36

Looks great. Well done !!
#37

George, I would be very happy with that cabinet refinish. The legs look very good. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary

"Don't pity the dead, pity the living, above all, those living without love."
Professor Albus Dumbledore
Gary - Westland Michigan




Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)
[-]
Recent Posts
Part numbers to model cross
I believe there is that document, and I think we might have it in the Library.morzh — 03:29 PM
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
Ok MrFixr55,  I have tried the DeoxIT D5 on the band switch and even though it has relieved the tension I felt when turn...osanders0311 — 11:11 AM
Part numbers to model cross
Is there a reference somewhere where you can punch in Philco part numbers and see what models those parts were used in?Jim Dutridge — 10:17 AM
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
Hi OSanders, Look carefully at the band switch. Turn it slowly and "wiggle" it around the desired band. ...MrFixr55 — 12:33 AM
5U4 vs 5Z4 tubes
I think that RCA and GE introduced metal tubes in the USA in 1936.  I don't know if they were being made by RCA, GE or b...MrFixr55 — 11:20 PM
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
Vlad95, Thank you for the stringing guides and wow there are so manyosanders0311 — 06:01 PM
5U4 vs 5Z4 tubes
A pre war Hallicrafters, and an early one too, very nice! 1936 is pretty early for metal tubes too, which would explain ...Arran — 05:58 PM
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
Thanks Rod, "When you hear the background hiss and no station it usually indicates that the oscillator quit" ...osanders0311 — 05:52 PM
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
RodB :beerchug:Vlad95 — 10:22 AM
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
Vlad, you nailed it. Swiss and German roots.RodB — 09:54 AM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently 985 online users. [Complete List]
» 2 Member(s) | 983 Guest(s)
AvatarAvatar

>