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Re: FOLLOW THE RESTORATION: 1890's "whisker" Edison Home Lid
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:50 pm
by MicaMonster
Sunny and hot out in the shop, so I am back in the kitchen *sigh* where I won't melt.
On the dirty cabinet:
Here we are with some stain:
And cleaning off some glue residue:
After cleaning the cabinet:
Added shellac to repair, selectively filled in missing details on decal:
And here is the BEFORE picture:
I think this is how I will leave it for now, as I don't want to put $800 worth of time into it. Looks like a good old machine now!
Re: FOLLOW THE RESTORATION: 1890's "whisker" Edison Home Lid
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 4:47 pm
by Dave D
This is my favorite sort of thing to read on here. Thanks for this fascinating look at your craftsmanship.
Dave D
Re: FOLLOW THE RESTORATION: 1890's "whisker" Edison Home Lid
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:45 pm
by Andersun
That is really great work! I also like seeing before and after restorations like this. The Phonospace thread is great too so keep em coming!
Thanks for posting!
Re: FOLLOW THE RESTORATION: 1890's "whisker" Edison Home Lid
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:25 pm
by alang
Again, an amazing repair and demonstration of your skills.
Thanks for sharing
Andreas
Re: FOLLOW THE RESTORATION: 1890's "whisker" Edison Home Lid
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:02 am
by LT580ZX
What did you use to clean the grime off the case.
Re: FOLLOW THE RESTORATION: 1890's "whisker" Edison Home Lid
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:37 am
by MicaMonster
RAMAX "NEW LIFE" Furniture Masque
Re: FOLLOW THE RESTORATION: 1890's "whisker" Edison Home Lid
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:17 am
by Curt A
WOW!!! That looks great... I think I like restoration better than collecting.
Re: FOLLOW THE RESTORATION: 1890's "whisker" Edison Home Lid
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:30 pm
by Valecnik
Wonderful work Wyatt. What did you do with the decal? It looks like you restored it or is it new?
Re: FOLLOW THE RESTORATION: 1890's "whisker" Edison Home Lid
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:44 pm
by MicaMonster
The decal: a very small paint brush, an assortment of colors, and lots...and LOTS of patience.
Re: FOLLOW THE RESTORATION: 1890's "whisker" Edison Home Lid
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:56 pm
by Chuck
Nice color match on the missing red places in the
decal lettering! Fascinating post! This is the closest
thing to magic that I've seen for a long time.
The new wood blends in very well too in the repaired area.
Thank you for giving us all this look at the stages of
this restoration!
Chuck