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I finally finished my 66B
#1

The electronics were done this winter, including all of the Bakelite blocks (thanks to many tips from Phorum members). I've been waiting for some nice weather to finish the cabinet.
I had to replace the veneer on both sides and the top. I finished it with Mohawk toners. Medium Brown Walnut and Van Dyke Brown for the trim. The grill cloth is a repro that is somewhat close to original.
   

Eric
The Villages, FL
Member: Philco Phorum, ARF, ARCI & Radiomuseum.org

#2

Looks great, Eric. Well done. I think that is the same grill cloth I used on my 1935 model 89B.

Greg V.
West Bend, WI
Member WARCI.org
#3

B-E-A-utiful job, veneer is perfectly flat and looks original. where did you get the veneer and what type is it? paper backed?

Kirk

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#4

Thanks guys.
Kirk,
The veneer is from Rockler . It is pressure sensitive. No messing with glue, etc.
I've used it before and have always had great results.

Eric
The Villages, FL
Member: Philco Phorum, ARF, ARCI & Radiomuseum.org

#5

Eric

Great looking radio.
I have mine 66 to attend to (a different cabinet though).
#6

Great looking radio Eric, well done!

Gregb
#7

VERY nice work, Eric!

Those Rockler veneers are very easy to use and yield great results.

Pete AI2V
#8

Eric,

You did a beautiful job on the cabinet. It it plays half as well as it looks, then you have one heck of a radio.
#9

Thanks, it sounds great hooked up to my long wire antenna. Now I just have to find a place to put it!

Eric
The Villages, FL
Member: Philco Phorum, ARF, ARCI & Radiomuseum.org

#10

Very Nice, Good Job.
#11

Great job Eric. Really sharp looking. Have to look into that type of veneer. Looks like the way to go.
#12

Wow Eric that is beyond beautiful, simply flawless!

Ron

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#13

Thanks everyone. It means a lot coming from my peers.Icon_thumbup

Eric
The Villages, FL
Member: Philco Phorum, ARF, ARCI & Radiomuseum.org

#14

Super Deluxe!

Paul

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#15

Agree, the best!




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