[Ron Ramirez]

Another day...more cabinet work...

Here's the cabinet after application of grain filler on the front panel.

[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/37610_017.jpg]

Letting the stuff dry to a dull haze, I then scraped it off at an angle, then rubbed it in with burlap. Sorry, Kirk, but I have lots and lots of burlap that needs to be used up...and it worked well for me three years ago.

How it looks now:

[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/37610_018.jpg]

It definitely needs more grain filler along the top part of the front panel as well as the left side and some of the grillebars. The rest seems to be OK when looking at it in bright sunshine.

This wood really has large, open pores! Much larger pores than I think I have seen before.

KCMike, to answer your questions:

I used Deft lacquer sanding sealer. Three coats which is more than I usually apply (I normally apply two), but this cabinet is so dried out and in such poor shape that I thought three would be beneficial.

And I sand after applying grain filler. This removes any remaining filler residue from the surface of the veneer as well as levels the surface in preparation for toner.

I shall continue after lunch, working on the top and sides. My goal is to have it ready to sand and apply medium walnut toner tomorrow after work.