Just picked up from Chuck Azzilina a rather nice 10 inch National television set. He was most kind to part with it. Pics to follow. Thank you, Chuck.
I've already replaced just about all of the tubular caps. Waiting for some electrolytic Caps from Mouser. I'm tempted to bring it up with a variac and see if the high-voltage comes to life.
The mahogany cabinet is responding exceptionally well to a wet rubbing with Howard's, some 1000, 1500, and 2000 paper. Before the rubbing I filled in all minor imperfections with some 1960 formula DuPont furniture lacquer and an eyedropper. Result? Looks like an unmarred specimen with a fine patina shine. Vintage perfect.
I'm happy so far.
