03-05-2013, 05:54 PM
1. I would say definitely Medium Walnut overall.
2. For a bit less contrast you might try Perfect Brown (three coats or more) on the trim, speaker grille bars, outer edge of the speaker opening, and bottom trim. If you want a lot of contrast, go with Extra Dark Walnut on the trim, grille bars, etc.
3. Well, those Philco consoles of that period left the factory with a high gloss. I once found an old photograph on eBay showing the interior of a Philco dealer from that time period...no doubt about it, even though the photo was B&W the 116X and other consoles had a high gloss finish.
Arran, as I recall, Keith did a great job with his 71B cabinet.
Keith, good luck with that 116X!
2. For a bit less contrast you might try Perfect Brown (three coats or more) on the trim, speaker grille bars, outer edge of the speaker opening, and bottom trim. If you want a lot of contrast, go with Extra Dark Walnut on the trim, grille bars, etc.
3. Well, those Philco consoles of that period left the factory with a high gloss. I once found an old photograph on eBay showing the interior of a Philco dealer from that time period...no doubt about it, even though the photo was B&W the 116X and other consoles had a high gloss finish.
Arran, as I recall, Keith did a great job with his 71B cabinet.
Keith, good luck with that 116X!
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
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