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fixinmyphilco Wrote:Ok Question As this is the first time I have fixed a Philco.The 3 knobs on the bottom, the right is on and off ,the middle is the band switch but the left? Is that tones? Thanks Doug

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#17

Yep. On/Off-volume, band, tone <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

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#18

ty ty
#19

Started sanding it down to bare wood almost ready to seal and varnish

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#20

Ok shes almost done a few more coats of varnish and it will be finished Came out ok I guess and plays great with the 50 foot antenna I put up outside.Sorry only my phone camera is working at this time. [Image: http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i474...to0112.jpg]

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#21

Looking good. We need some better pics. Icon_clap
#22

Here's some more [Image: http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i474...IM1613.jpg]

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#23

Wow. Not only did you do a really nice job, that is a breathtaking cabinet.
#24

Thanks I do the best I can. Doug
#25

Speaker still looks nasty, I'm guessing coffee filters and white glue, but if nobody ever sees it, guess it's OK. Otherwise a really nice set.
#26

You're building up a pretty good collection of radios there Doug. They're all nice looking sets.
Dave




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