Finished stripping and sanding to 220 this 1917 XVI in American walnut and thought i would post pictures, really beautiful wood. Its going to be stunning when i add color and clear coats. The dye will really make all that grain stand out, stay tuned...
A 1917 XVI Victrola in Walnut - naked
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Re: A 1917 XVI Victrola in Walnut - naked
That is beautiful, can't wait to see this one when it's finished! What process do you use for adding the color and finish?
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That's going to look nice!
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I have outlined much of the process here: http://nevictrola.com/victrola-restoration-steps/
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Very interesting indeed.
I really enjoyed reading your website and understanding the process and seeing what you do.
I look forward to seeing more on this thread.
Really good.
I really enjoyed reading your website and understanding the process and seeing what you do.
I look forward to seeing more on this thread.
Really good.
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I've always thought that all the staining, varnishing, etc only serves to make the wood look as if it was soaked in water. I mean, Do you remember the look of the dry wood when you water it? Then all the grain appears, the wood takes that warm and bright color...
So what we do with the treatment is to make the wood look permanently that way!
Now, seriously... Johnsheff... We're eager to see the wonders you do to these machines again! Keep us informed. Thanks!
So what we do with the treatment is to make the wood look permanently that way!
Now, seriously... Johnsheff... We're eager to see the wonders you do to these machines again! Keep us informed. Thanks!
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TheInigo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 3:41 am I've always thought that all the staining, varnishing, etc only serves to make the wood look as if it was soaked in water. I mean, Do you remember the look of the dry wood when you water it? Then all the grain appears, the wood takes that warm and bright color...
So what we do with the treatment is to make the wood look permanently that way
Now, seriously... Johnsheff... We're eager to see the wonders you do to these machines again! Keep us informed. Thanks!
Here is the Mohawk dye sprayed on 75% diluted with double pass with the spray gun. For dye, spraying is the way to go for even streak free color. The next step is mohawk vinyl sealer then mohawk finishers choice satin lacquer to really make it pop. The clear coat really helps to protect the wood from who knows what this will be exposed to in the next 100 years. I think its goimg to hold up much better this time around. Will post more when i get the clear on.
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The walnut 'faces staring at you' are starting to appear.... There's an 'another world' cross-eyed horse looking at us below the crank hole... At the opposite side, the same horse is starting straight!
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Yea, i noticed it to, very strange figuring in the wood. It was not very noticible before because the finish was sun faded but really stands out now.
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This kind of figuring (especially where faces appear) is most often seen with Circassian Walnut. Let the usual Circassian vs American debate begin...