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**Mark R** · 30-03-2011, 06:52 PM

And an application of linseed oil...........

looking better all the time, It must be said though Col's insights have given me the confidence to try this.

cheers Mark

30-03-2011, 06:55 PM

Doesn't look bad.. You can see where it's been patched but not noticeable really..

**Mark R** · 30-03-2011, 06:57 PM

This is a blow by blow account Jamie, I shall see what it looks like when the polishing is done, though I would like perfection I don't think it will be.............or is that being defeatist?

cheers Mark

30-03-2011, 07:01 PM

I think perfection is pointless... remember collectors look for "originality" not pefection, i.e how it would look in someones room (normal wear and tear etc not perfect!)

31-03-2011, 05:28 AM

It's looking fantastic.. any ideas on the yellowed tuning scale?

**Mark R** · 31-03-2011, 10:37 AM

No Paula, no idea what to do with the scale. I think anymore cleaning of the scale will rub away whats left.

cheers Mark

**Mark R** · 31-03-2011, 02:19 PM

Here are some photo's of the first applications of polish, flatting down then the rubber stage to come.
There is also an image of the repaired veneer bit, I am hopeful that when finished it will be non noticeable.

cheers Mark

**Mark R** · 01-04-2011, 01:42 PM

And the finished cabinet...

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Just some minor things to do then put it all back together.

To say I am pretty pleased with this set would be a huge understatement!!

cheers Mark

01-04-2011, 04:26 PM

Looking good mark!

**Mark R** · 06-04-2011, 12:11 PM

Today I finished of the polishing stages by lightly rubbing the cabinet with 0000 wire wool to "cut" the surface of the polish, Which had been left hardening for just under a week.
Having done this the cabinet was then treated to a coat of burnishing cream. Once this had dried it was polished off with a cotton cloth.
The new speaker cloth and board were fitted along with the escutcheon.
Some photos .........
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Now I have to work out how the dial glass is kept in place.
There are little brass holders, (one is missing), but is there something that sits between these and the glass, or between the cabinet and the glass? Anyone any ideas?

I also have the card back for the set, but this only covers the top half of the chassis (the psu part) and can not for the life of me remember if there is a wooden framed back for the bottom half!

cheers Mark

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