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1936 Philco 116B Tombstone Radio - Cabinet Questions
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You want Extra Dark Walnut Ultra Classic for the dark portions of the cabinet; Medium Walnut Tone Finish for the front panel. Yes, the front panel needs toner also; don't leave it bare. It won't look right if you do.

Woodshop Products carries the complete Mohawk line, a bit cheaper than Radio Daze also.

Ultra Classic:
https://www.woodshopproducts.com/Mohawk-...p/m100.htm

Tone Finish:
https://www.woodshopproducts.com/Mohawk-...p/m101.htm

Don't go by the color samples in those links - they are way off from how the toners will look on your radio.

Now, the trick to the Extra Dark Walnut Ultra Classic is to not apply too many coats. You want to darken the wood but not obliterate the wood grain, and also not get it too dark.

Van Dyke Brown has a greenish cast in certain light, and for that reason I prefer not to use it. Extra Dark Walnut does not.

Edit: The Fan Spray nozzles are a very worthwhile investment when you buy spray toners. With these, you will achieve a much better spray pattern than with the standard conical pattern of the nozzles supplied with the toners.
https://www.woodshopproducts.com/product-p/m115-sh.htm

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN


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RE: 1936 Philco 116B Tombstone Radio - Cabinet Questions - by Ron Ramirez - 01-01-2020, 11:53 AM



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