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Philco 89 veneer missing
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Well it's been a while but I have to say that this was the most difficult project I have attempted and I applaud all the folks in the forum that make it look so easy.  Thanks to everyone's posts and advice I'm making good progress and learning a lot.  The arch that Steve made for me worked perfectly although I did have to widen the slot in the front panel a bit and make a new arch support for the rear since the curve came out a little different than the original.  I also replaced the plywood base since the original was in bad shape.  I felt a little bad about replacing so many of the original cabinet parts but since this is my first restore I definitely plan to keep it for myself.  The outside has been grain filled (not perfect but I learned a lot) and sprayed with about 6 coats of clear satin.  Next will be the toner to match the new arch to the front, decal on the front and finish clear coats.  The front bottom veneer is a little beat up but the trim will take care of that.  I'll post again after the next steps.  Couldn't have done it without the Phorum.  The "after" photos are a little warmer looking than actual.

   

   

   

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Dave Thomas
Coatesville, PA


Messages In This Thread
Philco 89 veneer missing - by RadioDR401 - 03-07-2017, 08:00 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by John Bartley - 03-08-2017, 07:12 AM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by Steve Davis - 03-08-2017, 09:29 AM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by Radioroslyn - 03-10-2017, 08:40 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by Arran - 03-13-2017, 12:54 AM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by Steve Davis - 03-13-2017, 09:29 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by Arran - 03-13-2017, 09:43 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by RadioDR401 - 03-14-2017, 10:42 AM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by Steve Davis - 03-14-2017, 12:27 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by Arran - 03-14-2017, 06:50 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by RadioDR401 - 07-04-2017, 10:41 AM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by Steve Davis - 07-04-2017, 01:07 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by RadioDR401 - 07-05-2017, 03:28 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by Phlogiston - 07-05-2017, 05:13 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by RadioDR401 - 07-06-2017, 06:18 AM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by Phlogiston - 07-06-2017, 09:33 AM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by RadioDR401 - 08-29-2017, 11:40 AM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by RadioDR401 - 09-09-2017, 02:33 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by Phlogiston - 09-09-2017, 03:05 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by Scott D - 09-09-2017, 04:15 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by RadioDR401 - 03-05-2018, 04:09 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by sdradioman - 03-05-2018, 09:07 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by Radioroslyn - 03-05-2018, 10:46 PM
RE: Philco 89 veneer missing - by RadioDR401 - 03-06-2018, 09:49 AM



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