08-13-2014, 12:41 PM
I have finally had time to work on my Philco 53-706 lamp radio.
Here she is:
Here she is:
Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
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Last year: 6
Philco 53-706 restoration Chronicles
08-13-2014, 12:41 PM
I have finally had time to work on my Philco 53-706 lamp radio.
Here she is: Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
08-13-2014, 12:43 PM
I took apart the cabinet and began by stripping off the old Photo-finish
Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
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AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
08-13-2014, 12:46 PM
I began reconstructing the finish by getting a full scan of some high detail veneer. Then I used Photoshop to add the gold lines. It took a lot of measuring but I finally got it right.
I took the new finish and glued it on with tacky glue, rolled out the bubbles and let it dry. Tomorrow I will stain the new finish to match the back panel and add the top photo-finish. Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
08-13-2014, 01:56 PM
Kirk, That is good. You can tone it a little red(er).
You should post the artwork for others that have similar radios. If you do, Post the DPI so that it can be sized properly without having to figure it out. I don't have one but I'm sure that someone does.
08-13-2014, 04:26 PM
Really Steve? With the cabinets you are making.....
I got around to coloring the cabinet. Just have to add the gold paint and put her back together. Oh wait, I didn't clear the cabinet yet, ![]() I can send the files to anyone who needs them with all specs. Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
08-14-2014, 10:18 AM
Took her outside in this gorgeous weather and gave her a bunch of coats of lacquer.
Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
08-14-2014, 12:34 PM
She's a good looking one!
(Don't get any ideas!)
08-15-2014, 06:53 AM
Pretty impressive Kirk. Did you use an ink jet printer?
John KK4ZLF Lexington, KY "illegitimis non carborundum"
08-15-2014, 08:02 AM
Yes, I have a high quality Large scale Inkjet printer.
Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
08-15-2014, 05:41 PM
Kirk, very impressive. I love to see the creativity that so many people have. As a question, was it easier to go the route you did as opposed to veneer? At any rate terrific job.
Best, Jerry A friend in need is a pest! Bill Slee ca 1970.
08-15-2014, 06:10 PM
I like to go original so Veneer was not really an option. Veneer may have been easier than creating a file and all that but this was more fun
![]() Kirk Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
08-16-2014, 09:10 AM
Finished working lamp clock radio...
Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
08-16-2014, 12:59 PM
WOW great job kirk
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08-16-2014, 01:46 PM
Thanks,
I am happy with the outcome. All I need is the shade bracket and shade. Kirk Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
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Last year: 6
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