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Philco 59c Cabinet Restoration
#1

Here's a summary of the restoration done on a 59c cabinet.

As received:
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7wwjji0sb2p19n....jpg?raw=1]
and
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7cs2wsu3ttmyl7....jpg?raw=1]

Stripped:
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/g6idavdzvh64vi....jpg?raw=1]

Toned and a couple lacquer coats:
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8i9zhcf9mqioan....jpg?raw=1]

Decal on...almost done:
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2bh5ehrc6pe4nz....jpg?raw=1]

Done and on the shelf (the grill cloth shows a bit too green in this particular light but in reality has a more golden tone to it...its from Kenneth Richmonds offerings):
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tj386dw99d9l78....jpg?raw=1]
#2

Shiny!

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Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#3

Think that's good or bad?
#4

I think it looks great Bob, keep up the good work.

Gregb
#5

Don't get the big head <wink>, but Paul Sanders does what I consider one of the better refinishing jobs around and yours looks pretty close to his:

http://www.paulsandersclassicradios.com/...ntle-radio

Nice work on a neat little set!

John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
#6

Good OR BAD?

I think my little thumbs up says it all, Icon_lol

I say, the shinier the better!

Ok well, not always, My bald spot is shiny and I don't like that but for radio finishes I like them original or like the day it was put on the store shelf.

A+ job

Kirk

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#7

Thanks for the comments guys. I keep learning from each one of these I work on and a lot of that is from this Phorums comments and threads or conversations with Phorum members. Have to get back to the 39-25 that needs attention.
#8

wow I like it Icon_thumbup Icon_clap




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