06-03-2012, 09:55 PM
Thanks for the info on the dents Arran.
UPDATE: My graining pens and markers finally made it here yesterday.
The verdict is these will not do what I had hoped. I am unable to match the base color after several tries. Another problem seems to be that the layer of wood under the veneer has the grain going the opposite way which is very difficult to hide.
After thinking about trying the peel n stick veneer I decided against that also. Walnut isn't too badly priced @ $38.50 for a 2ft X 4ft piece, but the closest to the light wood is birds eye maple which is $138.00 a sheet. So I am going to respray the lacquer, reassemble the case and get to work on the chassis. Put a doiley on the top and if I get lucky, find another case somewhere down the road.
It has been another learning experience with these wonderful old radios, and as I think I stated somewhere earlier woodworking is not my forte. But it was definately worth a shot.
Thanks for all the positive info and comments!
Gene
UPDATE: My graining pens and markers finally made it here yesterday.
The verdict is these will not do what I had hoped. I am unable to match the base color after several tries. Another problem seems to be that the layer of wood under the veneer has the grain going the opposite way which is very difficult to hide.
After thinking about trying the peel n stick veneer I decided against that also. Walnut isn't too badly priced @ $38.50 for a 2ft X 4ft piece, but the closest to the light wood is birds eye maple which is $138.00 a sheet. So I am going to respray the lacquer, reassemble the case and get to work on the chassis. Put a doiley on the top and if I get lucky, find another case somewhere down the road.
It has been another learning experience with these wonderful old radios, and as I think I stated somewhere earlier woodworking is not my forte. But it was definately worth a shot.
Thanks for all the positive info and comments!
Gene
