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Philco 20 Restoration Chronicles
#16

Believe it or not, I was a union painter prior to being an electronics tech for 37 years (and going).

The application of the correct color is, to me, the most difficult and important thing about restoring a cabinet. The commercially available toners, dyes and stains are good, but it is necessary to get one of the tinting kits too. After all where are you going to get Mohawk toner in dark blue? Don't ask where it is used on the OUTSIDE of a cabinet, but it is. Or for that matter mixing the PURPLE lacquer to refinish AK metal parts - yah it kind of looks brown - kind of. OH and get a good airbrush.

"I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine"
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#17

Finally got the veneering done on the face.


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Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
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AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#18

you're supposed to be in bed, what are you doing veneering radios?
#19

Today I matched the veneer, colored the inside grill wood, and started gluing the major separation obf the back arch.


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Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
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AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#20

This one I can't wait to see.
There is a spcecial place in my heart for 20s.
Don't know why....maybe because a 20 was the first radio I restored.
#21

Quote: This one I can't wait to see.
There is a spcecial place in my heart for 20s.
Don't know why....maybe because a 20 was the first radio I restored.

Now that scares me, Icon_lol

Besides the grill work and the molding, this is the one that will be most original. I have matched most of the issues and fixed the veneer but some old repairs could not be fixed perfectly due to major gluing. Of course this is the one that is most special to you..... I will try my best Mike and if it is not up to standards I will buy an airbrush kit and redo the entire cabinet. UMMM After I learn to airbrush. Icon_mrgreen

At least they will be done for K'town (unless I get the surgery) so you better have room in that truck. I need all the space in my car for new stuff Icon_thumbup

Kirk

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#22

Oh, I have room. I usually not buying big stuff there.
#23

Taped, toned, cleared!

Now to wait 2 weeks to buff everything out.


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Last year: 6
#24

Kirk,
I think you can replicate your arch face with succesive applications of a lacquer toner. As you add a coat, it will get slightly darker and you stop when you get the shade you want.
#25

Yes Art, but this is Mikes and I don't want to test my skills on his radio.

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#26

Do I scare ya? Good! Icon_twistedIcon_mrgreen
#27

Done!

I dont have the escutcheon do I?


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Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
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AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#28

Ah...the 20...whatever they say, but somehow this is my favourite out of all cathedrals.




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