[mgambuzza]

Now that I've finished the chassis (I believe), its time for the cabinet.  The last annoyance - intermittent volume seemed to be resolved by removing each loctal and sanding the pins (some corrosion found on them) and reinserting them.  Now seems to consistently turn on with volume and no issues.

I'm hoping I can do most of the cabinet work with minimal stripping or sanding - the base I know I'll have to strip and sand for best appearance.  I was wondering what the proper Mohawk Toners/stains that I should be ordering for the base and other pieces that would use toner.  I was also wondering if I need to strip and sand the top surface, which would likely mean I would have to get down to the dial and knob area for matching purposes.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

The buttons.  I ordered, received and installed and was very satisfied with the look.  There is one issue though.  When I push a button, the one that pops up launches like a wine colored projectile at me.  I tried pressing down individually to have them hold in place but no luck.  Is there an adhesive I should be looking at to prevent this?

Finally I think the same monster that leaves me with one sock short everytime I do the wash also eats the felt strip with holes in my Philcos.  I've had a few of these Philcos and I've only had one of the three that still had one - although it was in poor condition.  Any idea of a source for the felt with holes?