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Philco 89/19 "before & after" - Art Hoch - 08-09-2014

        This 81 year-old cabinet turned out pretty nice. I used Mohawk toners and lacquer. The pretty wood grain on the front "came out" after I began toning. I wish it were mine but alas, I must return it to its owner next week.
Art

RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - jerryhawthorne - 08-09-2014

Very nice job Art, the owner should be pleased.
Jerry

RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - klondike98 - 08-09-2014

Well done!
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RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - morzh - 08-09-2014

Looks very nice.

RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - Eliot Ness - 08-09-2014

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RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - Steve Davis - 08-09-2014

Super job Icon_thumbupIcon_thumbupIcon_thumbup

Steve

RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - captainslack - 08-10-2014

Excellent work! Bravo!

RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - OldRestorer - 08-10-2014

Super!
Love seeing restorations!
Before and afters are just awesome

Kirk

RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - Eric Adams - 08-10-2014

Looks great, Art.Icon_thumbup I'm still learning the fine art of refinishing. Did you use grain filler on this one?

RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - Art Hoch - 08-10-2014

Eric,
No grain filler on this one. No sanding either. Just strip, tone, and finish.
Art

RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - Eric Adams - 08-10-2014

Thanks Art. I've got a 66B that I'm about to start on. What would determine if I need grain filler or not?

RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - Art Hoch - 08-10-2014

Eric,
I would go by feel and looking at it with a magnifying glass. I don't fill if I don't have to. I think it's a lot of work that is not always necessary. Sometimes it depends on the type of veneer. Some wood is more open than others.

I mean it's an old radio and doesn't need a piano finish IMHO. But I know people feel differently about this.
Art

RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - Eric Adams - 08-10-2014

Thanks Art. I agree with you.

RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - KCMike - 08-11-2014

Really nice work !!

RE: Philco 89/19 "before & after" - Art Hoch - 08-11-2014

Thanks all. It was nice to work on a cabinet that didn't require much repair. There was a very minor ding on the arch and a VERY minor area of missing veneer on the front curve that you can't even see in the picture and hard to see in person. Someone took good care of this radio. Too bad it was neglected the last several years. The chassis had layers of grungy dirt. The knobs are in excellent condition also and fit snugly on the shafts. I did not polish the escutcheon--just gave it a good cleaning. I hope the next one is as pleasant to redo as this one was.