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Hey all,
First off, I am not great at cabinet restoration, I’m still learning with each radio.
I need some input.  For the model 45 butterfly I am working on, I have it stripped and cleaned (might need a couple more passes in some of the groove areas).  At this stage, I can’t ever determine if I should do grain filler and toner - or - stick with the coloring the way it is and go to lacquer stage.  I haven’t done grain filler on any cabinet.  I have done toner for sure.  I read Ron’s post about what he did on his butterfly and he did the full grain filler and toner, so leaning that way.  I just looks pretty decent after fully stripping the old lacquer and I always pause not knowing which route to go next.  Thoughts?

From Ron’s post:
“ I only applied grain filler to the three panels where Philco had used the fancy walnut veneer, as the remainder of the cabinet used the cheap “white wood” which normally has a very tight grain which does not require filling.”