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Hi Ron,
This input is really helpful, thank you.  I don't yet enjoy the cabinet refinishing process, but I think mainly it is because I am so much more comfortable with the electronic repair, and not much of a wood-worker, so I just hesitate too much due to lack of skills on the cabinet work.  But, now that I have time in retirement, I am determined to learn cabinet refinishing better.  I figure this "craft" of vintage radio restoration is a two step thing and mastering the craft means digging into both aspects.  For this model 45, I am going to go ahead with the full process and see how it goes.  I have had some other cabinets where I didn't even get the old lacquer fully stripped down and regretted the final outcome, so I have at least got the stripping process pretty well nailed.  I may as well learn the grain filling process on this model since it is only on those three walnut panels.  I really appreciate the feedback from this group of veterans, it helps to hear the range of experiences.  
George