Sometimes I wonder IF it would be better to simply make a new cabinet. Of course one would have to have some cabinet maker skills with hand tools to replicate the original, but at least it could be made of good solid hard woods rather than veneers and such. I have two old Philco radios. One has very beat up cab (1937). The other is restorable (1946). Two power tools would do it, a radial arm saw, and a router. Other than that, HAND TOOLS!
what if i need to change the stain color under the lacquer, w/o stripping?
pgpeachess 5 months ago
@pgpeachess Unfortunately, you can't. The best you can do is apply a toner lacquer on top.
bandersentv 5 months ago
@bandersentv thanks! you're a pro!!!
pgpeachess 5 months ago
as usual bob your dedication to perfection amazes me. if i could absorb a quarter
of yor talent and knowledge i would be thrilled.
chompo7 1 year ago
@chompo7 Thanks. I should have mentioned that this RCA is one of the more valuable in my collection. Definitely worth the effort to preserve it.
bandersentv 1 year ago
Sometimes I wonder IF it would be better to simply make a new cabinet. Of course one would have to have some cabinet maker skills with hand tools to replicate the original, but at least it could be made of good solid hard woods rather than veneers and such. I have two old Philco radios. One has very beat up cab (1937). The other is restorable (1946). Two power tools would do it, a radial arm saw, and a router. Other than that, HAND TOOLS!
umajunkcollector 1 year ago
In a word...beautiful.
batterymaker 1 year ago