Philco 60 restoration

[mbates14]

make sure to do videos :-]

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by mbates14

make sure to do videos :-]

For sure. Two up already - check my channel.
I decided to take a little time tonight and try to spruce up the cabinet.

Here's the top as found


I used some Howard's Restore-a-Finish Walnut on it and slowly worked out the paint and stains.


The fluting had some nicks and dings. The Howard's hides it a bit as would some stain.


I used a brush dipped into Howard's to clean out the recessed areas and steel wool to clear off the paint.


I can't do much about this kind of damage


I follow the Howard's Restore-a-Finish with some Feed-n-Wax (orange oil and beeswax) and some Old English Lemon oil. This old wood was really thirsty
Here's how it turned out. Still some more cleaning to do in the nooks and crannies, but otherwise a great improvement.


I do like to preserve and old finish when possible
I certainly has more character than that badly refinished 70.


Can anyone spare a couple black hex knobs ?