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#61

As my gramma used to say, the eyes are afraid, the hands are still doing it.
You're doing great.
Suerte!
#62

Looking good Gene! Let us know what you use to draw in the grain with.

John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
#63

Quote:The veneer prices ARE from Constantine's. Didn't find anything on the bay. As was suggested, I will go down to the paint store and see about getting some artists paint to see if I can match it that way.
Gene

Do you mean here? This is the species and cut they used on that cabinet, price is per square foot

http://www.constantines.com/walnut-frenchstripe.aspx

Laural Burl seems to be the closest that they currently have to the quilted blond wood they used in that cabinet, I assume it's maple, but it isn't the same.

http://www.constantines.com/laurelburl.aspx

Here is the right stuff on the usaul auction site: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quilted-Maple-Ve...1e6ee15ab2
Regards
Arran
#64

Well it's been almost three months since I posted here. Some personal issues came to the fore and the radios went on hold. However I expect to be able to get back at it before cold sets in.

I decided to do the grain filler on the cabinet. I have it in hand and have read Ron's post on it so I am going to try it on a table model first and see how it goes.

In the meantime I have acquired some more radios......one I am very thrilled with was purchased today and I will post pics in a thread on it.

Gene
#65

I came to this posting late (not sure how I missed it Icon_confused) but it is a wealth of information on cabinet restoration. I've been afraid to restore my 37-650, but maybe now I might attempt it. Your cabinet looks great so far and I can't wait to see the finished product. Keep us posted!

Joe

Matthew 16:26 "For what does it profit a man if he gain the whole world, yet lose his own soul?"




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