Edison C-200 is finally finished! (almost)

larryh · Post by **larryh** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:12 pm

I applaud you for using the original finish on your phonograph. Nothing looks as good. A fine looking machine.

Larry

martinola · Post by **martinola** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:17 pm

That's a really nice job! I was a little dubious about the veneer repair to the top in the unfinished photo, but you matched it in very nicely. Keep up the good work!

Martin

phonogfp · Post by **phonogfp** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:38 pm

Spectacular! Congratulations - -

George P.

Post by **tomb** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:51 pm

Nice job. Looks great. The work is almost over. I am finishing up on my C 200 and probably will get on refinishing at the end of Feb I just got the volume control installed and all the dust cleaned out. Mine is mahogany and I am going to try a different route. The finish is rough and I think I can Gojo it then use furniture restorer on it If I need help I will send you a smoke signal. Tom

Jwb88 · Post by **Jwb88** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:59 pm

Thanks for all the nice comments.

I would always side on keeping an original finish. This one was very powdery/flaky when I tried cleaning it, and there was too much raw wood, but of course I much prefer an original finish. I'm sure there are better ways to finish, too, like spraying shellac, but I'm a simple man, what can I say?

One thing I found interesting is that the sides of the grille were most definitely faux-grained. Here's a photo as I was already sanding it off and it occurred to me that I should take a photo. It was a yellowy base with brown streaks on top of that, very simple. I tried to mimic that and I think I got very close. I just used craft paints and coated it with shellac when I was done.

Steve Levi · Post by **Steve Levi** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:32 pm

The work speaks volumes! Shows a lot of time and dedication. Thanks for sharing both your project and technique! That is as good an oak C-200 as any out there. Steve L

Post by **audiophile102** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:38 pm

I know how gratifying it is to restore an Edison having worked hard on my A250. Congratulations, you have a real beauty.

Post by **alang** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:13 am

Looks great! Congratulations to a job well done!

Thanks for sharing
Andreas

Curt A · Post by **Curt A** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:21 am

Dittoes on all the nice comments... great job. It doesn't appear to be the same machine you started with, which is obviously the point.

briankeith · Post by **briankeith** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:41 am

Looks beautiful - great job

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