Antique radio cabinet restoration video 1

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Antique radio cabinet restoration video 1

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Too crazy about wood. - Morgan

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Restoring an old antique radio cabinet.

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@Rebel9668 4 ай бұрын

I used to have a 1939 RCA K-80 that looked very similar to that one that I restored. Those old console radios look so good when they've been done right. My Pic over there

@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 4 ай бұрын

Thx my friend. Yours looks good too. I like the detail on it.

@ErickRodriguez-in1pj 4 ай бұрын

Bella radio y muy delicado trabajo exelente!!!

@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 3 жыл бұрын

(I got this from a friend in an email) I am astounded, Morgan! What a lovely piece of work you did with the old radio. It is the same one or nearly, that we used to lie on the floor and listen to as little kids in the forties. The programs were The Lux Theatre and Inner Sanctum and many more. They were as exciting as any television shows of today because we used our imaginations and imaginations have no boundaries. Thank you.

@maryrafuse3851 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful restoration! What a fabulous cabinet! Radio's frequently are the best examples of early modern style & design. It is a crime when radios go to landfills because someone does not see the value in them. In Canada certain radio's from the states are harder to find and shipping is expensive. We all should be aware that the technology we utilize today had its beginning in these Wood & Bakelite wonders. All the best from Nova Scotia Canada.

@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. Vancouver British Columbia.

@sebastienbrochu 2 жыл бұрын

What are the products you used?

@makyhsmakyhs6766 3 жыл бұрын

It is not a matter of the wood only , the radio device parts too, it should be innovated and it must be working and broadcasting perfectly , thanks

@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. 👍🏼

@makyhsmakyhs6766 3 жыл бұрын

@@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 thanks, but I, ll be happy to participate in finding the right answer for my inquiry !

@makyhsmakyhs6766 3 жыл бұрын

Ask an expert , somebody you may know from your friends, because I honestly don't know too, but I wanna buy such fantastic radio cabinet for my family

@rjm8111 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Vintage Appreciators!!!I am new to vintage phonographs, radios etc.! I was first introduced to this by watching Mr. Carlson's Lab on KZfaq, he planted a seed with-in me. Very recently I purchased my first gem, a Stromberg-Carlson I believe model 2051 in really great condition. Anyone that could steer me to information I sure would appreciate anything. I have a question, about refinishing the woodwork. Is it better to have original or restored?, and why? Thank You in advance. Ron

@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 2 жыл бұрын

A lot depends on how deteriorated and damaged the cabinet is (delaminated) etc. To try and get an original finish would be very difficult if the cabinet is destroyed. Personally I go with what looks good to my eye. And also try and not removed too much material when refinishing. Also try and keep the old patina and look of the piece if you’re wanting a antique look. I personally always finish the piece by hand and not with a sanding tool. I might start with a good quality orbital sander if the pieces needs a lot of sanding to get down to quality wood again, but I always finish by hand. With the grain obviously.

@julesp1172 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I was wondering if you cld give me an estimate on what you charge to do this restoration please? Thank you!

@toombs64 3 жыл бұрын

Did you use the original fabric for the speakers? Mine piece has holes so I need to replace it. What would you suggest?

@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. I didn’t need to replace it because it was in pretty good shape. You can fined speaker Fabric on Amazon・Huge Selection & Great Prices👍🏼

@toombs64 3 жыл бұрын

@@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 Thank you so much for the feedback! I will be checking it out.

@makyhsmakyhs6766 3 жыл бұрын

What are the 3 historical top old radio receivers wooden cabinet in USA

@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don’t know. Enlighten me. I’m just a wood refinishing guy.🤙

@makyhsmakyhs6766 3 жыл бұрын

@@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 my post is clear !

@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 3 жыл бұрын

@@makyhsmakyhs6766 Clear.?

@makyhsmakyhs6766 2 жыл бұрын

Why don't you use the sanding machine !

@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good question . I do use sanding machines but on a piece that is being restored or is an antique I prefer to do it by hand so that I can have a finer touch and not damage the word. And of course it’s always best to sand with the grain, and orbital sanders don’t do that.

@makyhsmakyhs6766 2 жыл бұрын

@@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 Ah .. as long as it's a sensetive weak old wood it's better to sand it manually to avoid erusions , good luck 👍 but don't sell it on ebay !

@watcher818 5 ай бұрын

Sanding off a finish will thin the already thin veneer! It's only like 1/64" thick. Use a product called a 'refinisher' like from Minwax. Formbys is no longer around. That will remove the old lacquer without thinning the wood by sanding. We have seen so many nice cabinets ruined where a sander went through to the base wood. Save any light sanding for later stages. After the wood has been totally stripped of the old lacquer, you begin your refinish process. It is more involved than just slopping some stain on, then coating with heavens forbid Polyurethane! Use lacquer. To get color use toners which is just colored lacquer. Each layer of toner the color gets slightly darker. Stains might not make the wood dark enough and that looks bad especially on the trim. Trim does not take stain well at all. DO NOT forget the grain filler!! Otherwise you will have those huge grain pores looking back at you. Grain pores are a sign of improper refinishing. Fill them them, then apply your toners. Then when the colors are right, use the clear lacquer. antiqueradios.com/features/lacquer.html