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Philco 70 1929 Cabinet
Bob Andersen
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06-20-2013, 06:27 PM
I like to use GoJo pumice free hand cleaner to get all the old oil and wax off first. Then, Howard's Restore-a-Finish it it needs a little color. Finally, Howard's Feed'n Wax (orange oil + beeswax).

Here's a Philco 70 lowboy from 1931 for comparison.
[Image: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2181/41215...db21_z.jpg]
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Philco 70 1929 Cabinet - by georgewc - 06-20-2013, 01:24 PM
RE: Philco 70 1929 Cabinet - by 7estatdef - 06-20-2013, 04:29 PM
RE: Philco 70 1929 Cabinet - by Bob Andersen - 06-20-2013, 06:27 PM
RE: Philco 70 1929 Cabinet - by georgewc - 06-24-2013, 01:49 PM



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