Next case - Odd Philco 42-720 Tropic
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Ron,
If you do decide to refinish the set you could replace the photo finish with this product:
Vinyl Burl Wood Film
I purchased some to try on a cabinet that had been stripped before I acquired it and originally had a photo finish band of burl on it. I was quite please with how it turned out.
Sean
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RE: Next case - Odd Philco 42-720 Tropic - by Sean - 12-03-2014, 03:03 PM
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