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Philco PT-87

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09-23-2026, 04:27 AM

I think it's some sort of cotton or flax based fabric, that has been what they used to call "doped" with a lacquer or varnish. Finding a similar material should not be a problem, but recovering the cabinet might be, it's like an upholstery job without the padding.
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Philco PT-87 - by bridkarl - 09-19-2026, 08:43 AM

RE: Philco PT-87 - by RodB - 09-19-2026, 10:24 AM

RE: Philco PT-87 - by bridkarl - 09-19-2026, 04:36 PM

RE: Philco PT-87 - by klondike98 - 09-19-2026, 08:00 PM

RE: Philco PT-87 - by Arran - 09-23-2026, 04:27 AM

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