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09-14-2019, 04:54 PM
It's been a while but the owner picked up the set last June and was thrilled with the results.[attachment=20104]

I decided to use a light furniture oil on the cabinet then buff.  It served to clean and brighten the finish at the same time coat the bare metal as a rust protection.  The RCA 100 speaker really turned out looking nice.  There used to be a grille cloth covering the screens but I painted them an antique gold.  If the owner wants to add a cloth later it will be easy.  The TRF radio performed well.

Later next week I will post the method I used to construct a 48 foot antenna for this radio.

Thanks for all the help, people!  Appreciated.

Rod
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Philco 514 Cabinet - by RodB - 01-18-2019, 12:50 PM
RE: Philco 514 Cabinet - by klondike98 - 01-18-2019, 01:06 PM
RE: Philco 514 Cabinet - by RodB - 01-18-2019, 01:36 PM
RE: Philco 514 Cabinet - by RodB - 02-10-2019, 03:54 PM
RE: Philco 514 Cabinet - by Arran - 02-10-2019, 05:17 PM
RE: Philco 514 Cabinet - by RodB - 03-11-2019, 01:02 PM
RE: Philco 514 Cabinet - by RodB - 09-14-2019, 04:54 PM



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