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42-350 Cabinet - Type of Wood???
FredSumner
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05-31-2023, 06:35 PM
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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06-01-2023, 09:43 PM
The sales brochure says walnut. See p. 37 of the following: https://philcoradio.com/library/index.ph...neup-book/
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06-02-2023, 01:19 AM
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.
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06-03-2023, 08:12 PM
Thank you both. Appreciate the help. Cheers
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