Philco 38-7CS restoration

[Electronic M]

Wow looks like new! That is one fine piece of furniture you got there.

[bandersen]

I've started work on repairing the access panel with the same wood filler I used on the lower shelf.
I glued some veneer on the back to cover the holes, then glopped it on. It sands down fairly easily







I finished repairing the panel and applied some new veneer. I wanted to use some flat cut like the original, but only had quarter cut on hand.

I used the old trick of applying wood glue to both surfaces and letting them dry. Then used heat to reactivate the glue while applying pressure with a J-roller.

Once the grain filler dries overnight, I'll start on the lacquer.

[bandersen]

I finished the access panel with some toner then clear lacquer. Here's a test fit.


I gave the main cabinet a final light sanding with 400 grit and headed up to the attic to give it two coats of clear gloss.
It's very convenient to spray up here as there's a big exhaust fan mounted in the window and nothing to get damaged by overspray.
I'll wait a week or two then rub it out.
In the meantime, I'm going to squeeze in one more refinishing project before it gets too cold.

[raddios]

Looking good

[Buzzsaaw]

It looks Great!... I'll bet better than it was brand spanking NEW!

Wow!

[Kevin Kuehn]

Bob- We just got high speed internet here, so I was able to watch a few of your Youtube videos for the first time. Very cool!

Anyhow... I was thinking these Keystone eyelets might work for installing those Philco tube sheild bases?

http://www.keyelco.com/products/specs/eyeletspec.asp

The largest diameter Keystone lists are .121, but I think they might work. I have a bag of the .093 length if you want to try it. They're a little long, but I think they will smash down. What you really need are .125 inside diameter like what was used on the old Fender guitar amp circuit boards. I measured those and they are about a dead match for the Philco's, but I couldn't find any after a quick web search.

[bandersen]

Thanks, I think those just might work too. Before I attempt it tough I want to get the radio working and make sure I have a supply of the "G" type tubes.