29-10-2011, 04:53 PM
So far so good, the top seems to be staying nice and flat. I've sorted out the top edge but the bottom edge will take a while - the veneer is is poor shape especially along one side. Under normal circumstances I'd simply re-veneer the whole thing but given the history of the set I'll try to keep the original as much as possible. However I will have to put a binding strip along the bottom edge. There are places where the veneer is paper thin so I assume it got a bit too much sanding when it was being made.
Anyway, while I'm waiting for the grain filler to dry I started on the brightwork. It looks like proper brass with varnish. There are various types of damage to the surface so I need to get the varnish off. So far nothing I've tried has had much of an impact - acetone, alcohol, paint thinners, etc. If any of you guys know the knack of getting this off without me spending hours with wet and dry paper I'd be most grateful.
Progress is being made on the cab but it's s...l...o...w...
Cheers,
John
Anyway, while I'm waiting for the grain filler to dry I started on the brightwork. It looks like proper brass with varnish. There are various types of damage to the surface so I need to get the varnish off. So far nothing I've tried has had much of an impact - acetone, alcohol, paint thinners, etc. If any of you guys know the knack of getting this off without me spending hours with wet and dry paper I'd be most grateful.
Progress is being made on the cab but it's s...l...o...w...
Cheers,
John
Time flies like an arrow, fruitflies like a banana!
