I have pressed the face for a week and glued the broken parts of the grill.
Pressed for a few more days and she looks good. Just one minor veneer repair and I grain filled the face. Next I will add a second coat if necessary and then sand up to 2000 grit. The base will need new veneer also. It will mostly be under the new base molding he got from Steve? The arch support was at one time repaired...... POORLY
It is not strait but the added so much glue and NAILS! that I cant remove it without breaking the arch itself. I will have to figure something out with that.
Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
(This post was last modified: 05-19-2014, 06:41 AM by OldRestorer.)
Looking great! That's a good job Kirk!.. I hope you guys are teaching each other all of your tricks. That's the only way this hobby will survive us, you know?
Thanks, cabinets are a passion for me like electronics are for most of you.
If I don't do a perfect job then I won't display it... EVER!
I got to work on the cabinet today and I clamped the bottom and grill work. Matched the veneer and took care of the interior dark walnut in the grill work.
Bottom is solid and better than new. I added the veneer to the base of the dome on both sides and it is gluing till tomorrow. I coated the new trim but it is light so I will have to tone it dark before applying. Then I will fit the bottom and start grain filling the rest of the cabinet.
Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
(This post was last modified: 05-20-2014, 01:39 PM by OldRestorer.)
Today I have secured the bottom to the cabinet. I glued and used the original nails to secure it. Then I clamped her up and now I have to wait another day. I toned the face of the radio and began toning the bottom trim. The trim is new so it is giving me problems with color. It is not gining the right look so I will have to figure something out. I may have to strip it and try sealer first.
>>>>Morzh, if you purchase that trim, be sure to ask Steve how well it takes toner. Most "new" wood that I have added to cabinets had to be sealed before toning. Otherwise, the new wood just soaks up the lacquer like a sponge. Steve will be able to guide you on how to make the trim match your cabinet when you start to add a finish.