07-03-2012, 07:40 PM
Excellent work David, your reproduction back panel is virtually indistinguishable from the original. The jig and router technique certainly takes the effort out of the whole process and speeds everything up.
I've only had need to make reproduction back panels (so far) for a couple of my restorations, one for a Philco B537 (Deluxe People's set), the other for an Ekco A22. You've seen them before David, but I've included them here for the benefit of those who haven't;
Of course being stupid I did it, as you describe; the 'tedious' way. Relying on just an electric jigsaw/drill and cutting everything by hand. I was more than happy with the end results each time, but I can confirm your jig method is definitely the way to go. My neck and shoulders let me know for a week afterwards the error of my ways!
A first-class job, done the 'right' way, and a very easy to follow write-up. Well done David!
Best regards
(07-03-2012, 06:31 PM)Yorkie Wrote: ...it would be possible to make a back by other means using say a drill and fretsaw or chisel, but that would be very tedious and if you needed another, you’d have to go through the same palaver as before...
I've only had need to make reproduction back panels (so far) for a couple of my restorations, one for a Philco B537 (Deluxe People's set), the other for an Ekco A22. You've seen them before David, but I've included them here for the benefit of those who haven't;
Of course being stupid I did it, as you describe; the 'tedious' way. Relying on just an electric jigsaw/drill and cutting everything by hand. I was more than happy with the end results each time, but I can confirm your jig method is definitely the way to go. My neck and shoulders let me know for a week afterwards the error of my ways!
A first-class job, done the 'right' way, and a very easy to follow write-up. Well done David!
Best regards
