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Philco 37-S650X Face lift
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I finished a facelift on this radio and I think it turned out pretty well.  

It had at least 4 different woods on it.  3 veneers and I think Birch hardwood.  I was able to salvage the original Philco sticker on the walnut veneer and think it turned out pretty nice.  The cabinet had a few deeper dings and scratches that will not come out without ruining the veneer around it (like one spot the prior owner went to deep on), so they stayed, as did a couple scratches in the decal.  So a close look still reveals its age.

I used walnut stain on the walnut, and golden oak on the rest, followed by a spray varnish to protect it.

I am not rebuilding the chasis as that seems a bit beyond what I want to attempt at my skill level right now, and I cannot afford to have it done.  But there is something about leaving it all original that appeals to me.  And it works!  (Yes, I read that I should not test it for functionality After I tested for functionality!).  Due to the fire hazzard, it remains unplugged!

First 2 pics as it was when I bought it for $5, followed by sanded, then finished.

Thanks for your help in my other posts!


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Philco 37-S650X Face lift - by Stanleyii - 11-12-2024, 10:46 PM
RE: Philco 37-S650X Face lift - by radiorich - 11-12-2024, 11:33 PM
RE: Philco 37-S650X Face lift - by Stanleyii - 11-13-2024, 11:59 AM
RE: Philco 37-S650X Face lift - by poulsbobill - 11-13-2024, 12:49 PM



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