[Steve Davis]

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I completely disassembled the cabinet.

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The easy first. Re-gluing the delaminated bottom.

On to the front panel. It probably be easier the make a new front but, I want to use as much of the original cabinet as possible so, I'm going to try to repair and re-veneer this one.

[Image: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/5131...9af7_c.jpg]Philco 16B Cabinet Restoration by Steve Davis, on Flickr

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I have re-glued the delamination, replaced some missing veneer and plugged the extra hole. The panel has been sanded smooth. Now, I will add another layer of veneer.

 [Image: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/5131...e8e8_c.jpg]Philco 16B Cabinet Restoration by Steve Davis, on Flickr
The veneer that I have selected for the front panel.

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 First the edges are trimmed, the two pieces are pulled tight together with small pieces of tape, this is called "stitching", then the joint is taped long ways.

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The veneer is folded and creased and a very small bead of glue is added along the edge.

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The veneer is flattened out and a sharp wood chisel is used to "squeegee" the excess glue. Use quite a bit of pressure and there will be no glue residue left on the surface to spoil the finish later on.

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After the glue dries and the tape has been removed we have a piece of "book matched" veneer large enough to cover the front panel.

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The veneer has been glued and clamped.

Steve