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Philco 15DX restoration tips?
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Thanks. I'd forgotten all about this thread Icon_smile I really do love this set and will fully restore it.

Here's the set after a good cleaning and a little lemon oil.
[Image: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3638/35579...4daa_z.jpg]

Here's a little recap of how I fixed the top.

BTW I did pick up some more appropriate butt walnut veneer for around the base. I think it will look better than the burled veneer
[Image: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2583/41589...4169_z.jpg]

[Image: http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4090/49788...7398_z.jpg]

[Image: http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4131/49788...4dd3_z.jpg]

[Image: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3077/58507...6e5d_z.jpg]

As for finishing it up, nope it's still sadly neglected. Back when I got it, I was rather intimidated by the chassis. That's the main reason I went to such lengths on couple other Philcos - practice.

So, when will I get around to it ? Well, first I need to wrap up a few nearly done projects including my Philco 643.
Then, for better or worse, I'm going to tackle my first Predicta TV.
I hope to finally get to this 15DX by mid to late summer.

Recently, I've also been very distracted by this acquisition. I think Ron will recognize it Icon_wink
[Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7217/70788...4b18d0.jpg]


Messages In This Thread
Philco 15DX restoration tips? - by Bob Andersen - 05-22-2009, 09:36 PM
RE: Philco 15DX restoration tips? - by TA Forbes - 04-26-2012, 11:57 AM
RE: Philco 15DX restoration tips? - by Bob Andersen - 04-26-2012, 11:46 PM
RE: Philco 15DX restoration tips? - by TA Forbes - 04-27-2012, 10:38 AM
RE: Philco 15DX restoration tips? - by Arran - 05-04-2012, 11:07 PM



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