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After two years my 118 is done. Came out pretty good. Original grille cloth. It plays very nicely. Someone had modified the set to work with a loop antenna. Fortunately, the antenna coil was still there, just disconnected.
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I see only one image - it looks like maybe there were others?
But whatever - I can see you did a beautiful job!
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Beautiful job! I have one of those around here somewhere to get to some day. Hope there's no faux finish on it anywhere. Ed
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Thanks!
All real wood on this one.
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(06-12-2016, 03:45 PM)Nathan Slingerland Wrote: I see only one image - it looks like maybe there were others?
But whatever - I can see you did a beautiful job! 
Only one. I don't know how that other stuff got in there or how to remove it.
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Great job.
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 Congratulations ! It looks great.
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That turned out beautiful
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...I still only see one image...
But hey, Steve, congratulations on a great job!
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(06-12-2016, 03:37 PM)Steve Chambers Wrote: Someone had modified the set to work with a loop antenna. Fortunately, the antenna coil was still there, just disconnected.
I've been guilty of doing that,  but I leave the antenna coil for a subsequent owner to restore it later if they want to, just like with your radio. I sometimes use a ferrite rod hidden inside.
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Beautiful! High on my list of Philcos to have, kinda surprised it's eluded me so long. But, here's to hoping!
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