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The electronics were done this winter, including all of the Bakelite blocks (thanks to many tips from Phorum members). I've been waiting for some nice weather to finish the cabinet.
I had to replace the veneer on both sides and the top. I finished it with Mohawk toners. Medium Brown Walnut and Van Dyke Brown for the trim. The grill cloth is a repro that is somewhat close to original.
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Looks great, Eric. Well done. I think that is the same grill cloth I used on my 1935 model 89B.
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B-E-A-utiful job, veneer is perfectly flat and looks original. where did you get the veneer and what type is it? paper backed?
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Thanks guys.
Kirk,
The veneer is from Rockler . It is pressure sensitive. No messing with glue, etc.
I've used it before and have always had great results.
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Eric
Great looking radio.
I have mine 66 to attend to (a different cabinet though).
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Great looking radio Eric, well done!
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VERY nice work, Eric!
Those Rockler veneers are very easy to use and yield great results.
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Eric,
You did a beautiful job on the cabinet. It it plays half as well as it looks, then you have one heck of a radio.
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Thanks, it sounds great hooked up to my long wire antenna. Now I just have to find a place to put it!
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Great job Eric. Really sharp looking. Have to look into that type of veneer. Looks like the way to go.
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Wow Eric that is beyond beautiful, simply flawless!
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Thanks everyone. It means a lot coming from my peers. 
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