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Philco 38-5 veneer issues, what is this wood?
TerryMSU
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10-12-2016, 10:23 PM
First the good news.  I only paid $20 for this radio.  Electrically it appears untouched.  The veneer is all there and the finish is good.  The cabinet appears solid.  Now the bad news... the veneer is peeling rather badly on both vertical side pillars.  How do I get it clamped down and re glued?
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Philco 38-5 veneer issues, what is this wood? - by TerryMSU - 10-12-2016, 10:23 PM
RE: Philco 38-5 with veneer issues - by TerryMSU - 10-13-2016, 08:45 AM
RE: Philco 38-5 with veneer issues - by TerryMSU - 10-13-2016, 06:11 PM



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