David, once again you're working wonders.
Good luck with that restoration. With the Panatrope tonearm stuck on there, it may be one of the better-performing Silvertones in existence once you are done, even if that is like dropping a racing engine in a Ford Pinto.
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Re: Silvertone restoration
Another update.
I’ll sand the veneer patches down tomorrow when the glue is dry.
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I’ll sand the veneer patches down tomorrow when the glue is dry.
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Re: Silvertone restoration
It's coming back from the dead... you are doing a good job. Maybe it won't be a candidate for firewood after all...
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Here’s an update:
I finished removing all the veneer from one of the sides today. I’ll work on the other side tomorrow.
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I finished removing all the veneer from one of the sides today. I’ll work on the other side tomorrow.
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Another update:
I am going to be applying the veneer on the sides tomorrow.
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I am going to be applying the veneer on the sides tomorrow.
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Great work... I thought that thing was a goner for sure...
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Re: Silvertone restoration
David, you're going on at a fast pace! Very good! The staining and so on will go slower, but the beauty of your work will shine out! You'll end with a nice machine to use!
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I stained the cabinet this afternoon. I’ll start finishing it this weekend.
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Re: Silvertone restoration
I am going to try and get the color on the new veneer matched a little better but here is what it looks like now.
Cheers
David
Cheers
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