Well, I bit the bullet, and, stripped, and, lightly sanded the entire top portion of upper moding all the way around, which had extensive dammage. Just put on the first coat of stain on top edge of cabinet. I used special walnut. That got the depth of color correct. Now, when it dries , I'll rub in deep mahoganny to get the color correct.
When dried, and, I am satisfied, I will start putiing on the lacquer...
I may also do the outside edges of the doors, which also have extensive dammage. The case had a deep dent on the right front corner of the molding. I was able to do a decent repair on that . I need, however, to pick up some colorable patching compound filler to fill in a gouge gap.....
I have almost decided to also re finnish the top front portion of the large molding on bottom front. The front also is dammaged, but not deeply enough to re do it.
Besides, the decal there is mint, and, I want to save that.
I made a simple base on heavy castors for it yesterday, and, have put it above that. It's now 4" above the floor.
However, I wish to get a wider board. It's not wide enough, and, cabinet likes to teeter, which is not acceptable. I have it safe now, but, I still need a better board.
I will be using lacquer on it as the final finnish, as the original finnish was...
It will take time, but, it will look nicer.
Bill Cahill
