05-07-2020, 10:52 AM
Time for an update.
Front panel is done. Still have double check the top and sides before spraying the clear coat. The dark almost looks black but after removing the dial escutcheon from the 2nd cabinet it's really dark under there. I started with extra dark walnut but it looked (to me ) too red. I switch over the van dyke and that's what's you are seeing. Woodworking for me is an exersize in patience. Gluing, grain filling, and lacquering don't necessarily abide to a speed limit other than SLOW. Here's a B4 & After:
[Image: https://philcoradio.com/phorum/attachment.php?aid=19874]
Front panel is done. Still have double check the top and sides before spraying the clear coat. The dark almost looks black but after removing the dial escutcheon from the 2nd cabinet it's really dark under there. I started with extra dark walnut but it looked (to me ) too red. I switch over the van dyke and that's what's you are seeing. Woodworking for me is an exersize in patience. Gluing, grain filling, and lacquering don't necessarily abide to a speed limit other than SLOW. Here's a B4 & After:
[Image: https://philcoradio.com/phorum/attachment.php?aid=19874]
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!
Terry
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