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Congratulations on a nice machine!

Make sure the hand cleaner you use on the cabinet is the Gojo Cream sold at auto parts stores and that it does NOT have pumice. I also wouldn't use the Orange Cream hand cleaner - not sure what other additives may be in it. And whatever you do, avoid cleaners with alcohol, as that will dissolve the finish.

Choice of wax is a personal preference. I usually follow cleaning with lemon oil, then apply wax and buff it out. I usually use SC Johnson or Briwax paste wax, but again, it's personal preference. Some like the Howard products and some don't. I've found the Feed-n-Wax to be a little difficult to use, but it may be related to the humidity around here. Experiment and see what works best for you. One hint - try your cleaning methods on the back of the cabinet first.

Here are the pictures as promised! One thing I noticed is that I believe the reproducer isnt original with the machine. Its looks to be nickel plated, unless someone removed the bronze finish and the needle tightening screw isnt offset to the right like the later reproducers. It is most certainly pot metal however.

Looks like a nice one!!

Beautiful! You will love the sound from this machine with a properly rebuilt reproducer.

Matt

I have one and love it, the steel horn is cool.