09-24-2011, 12:34 AM
This set doesn't use magnetic tuning, but I have a 37-10 console that does. Perhaps you meant concentric tuning ? I haven't actually done much work on the chassis yet crazy as that may seem. This project is part of my mad dash to refinish cabinets before it gets too cold ![Icon_smile Icon_smile](https://philcoradio.com/phorum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
However, since I picked up this set I have assembled a full set of correct knobs, a good volume control and some electrolytic cans of the proper dimension to fill the holes in the chassis. I also have a spare tuning mechanism so I think I'm in pretty good shape.
The only thing that bugs me is that the metal tube bases have been mangled![Icon_sad Icon_sad](https://philcoradio.com/phorum/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
Perhaps that was done to accommodate more modern tube bases ?
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Another section is done. I've found it's a really good idea to spray toner in the same direction as the grain. Otherwise, you may end up with a checkerboard effect.
The changing grain orientation on this cabinet could make that a little tough to do, but breaking it up into sections is working out well.
That white stuff is just some residue from sanding the lacquer sealer. I can either clean it out or let it melt into the final coats of clear gloss.
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![Icon_smile Icon_smile](https://philcoradio.com/phorum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
However, since I picked up this set I have assembled a full set of correct knobs, a good volume control and some electrolytic cans of the proper dimension to fill the holes in the chassis. I also have a spare tuning mechanism so I think I'm in pretty good shape.
The only thing that bugs me is that the metal tube bases have been mangled
![Icon_sad Icon_sad](https://philcoradio.com/phorum/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
Perhaps that was done to accommodate more modern tube bases ?
[Image: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6177...8e2d_z.jpg]
Another section is done. I've found it's a really good idea to spray toner in the same direction as the grain. Otherwise, you may end up with a checkerboard effect.
The changing grain orientation on this cabinet could make that a little tough to do, but breaking it up into sections is working out well.
That white stuff is just some residue from sanding the lacquer sealer. I can either clean it out or let it melt into the final coats of clear gloss.
[Image: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6155/6176...03cb_z.jpg][/url]
[Image: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6176...8543_z.jpg]
[Image: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6177...a8ca_z.jpg]