[Groundhog74]

With the Holidays (and the end of the world looming).... I haven't had time or cash to put into the radio deal. I have every Monday off and last Monday I got bored and decided to work on the 42-380 cabinet some more. Sanded it some more and then wiped it down. It really didn't look too bad. I glued down the loose veneer on the top. Then for giggles applied some pre stain wood prep. Then I temporarily installed the reproduction escutcheon I got from Larry Bordonaro at Old Time Replications (beautiful piece). The wood on this thing is very nice. Even the areas that had the photo finish has some decent wood. There was a few areas where the wood color was much lighter than the adjacent wood so I applied stain in those areas, little bit at a time and immediately wiped it off. I did this until the overall color evened out as close as I think I can get it. Now I think all I'll need to do is repair the chipped veneer at the back edges of the sides, and clear lacquer it. Pleasantly suprised considering how crappy it looked when I bought it.
Can't wait for warm weather so I can finish the cabinet. Hopefully soon I can get the chassis working again. I know, I know, sorry but I just can't post photos at this time. After the wife opens her Christmas present, then I should be able to...............
Not really informative I know...just rambling.