[EdHolland]

A bit more today on the cabinet. I selected something that looked suitable to make a repair piece for the top right edge molding, which had lost a piece about an inch long. I worked back the break to make a flat surface, and made an oversize blank piece of approximately the right wedge shape. This is now glued and will remain clamped overnight. One the glue is set, I will carve and sand the profile to match the rest of the radio.

Next I set about gently removing the damaged finish, which has really been knocked about in places. Working outside, I used acetone and a cloth to strip back the crazed and chipped laquer from the front panels. The wood underneath is in nice shape and has great colours -there was no need for sanding, which I'd rather not do. Slight dings and knocks are the character of an 85 year old antique. A light rub over with ultrafine wire wool worked wonders. Out of curiosity, I wiped on a very sparing sheen of linseed oil to get an idea how it will come out - so far so good, but still quite a lot to do.

Pictures tomorrow, when the light is better

Ed