Antique radio cabinet restoration video 1

[@maryrafuse3851]

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]

I totally agree. Vancouver British Columbia.

[@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912]

(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.

[@Rebel9668]

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]

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

[@ErickRodriguez-in1pj]

Bella radio y muy delicado trabajo exelente!!!

[@sebastienbrochu]

What are the products you used?

[@jimmiemack1947]

I watched many console restorations here on YT. You did not use any stripper? All hand sanded? I'm doing a console like yours right now. Tried using stripper and it became a gummy mess. How come you did use any stripper?

[@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912]

@@jimmiemack1947 That’s a good question. Because it’s a messy process also it changes the wood chemically and will affect your your final finish. That’s my opinion.

[@glennhiggs11]

Next time use a toner lacquer!

[@toombs64]

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]

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]

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

[@julesp1172]

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

[@makyhsmakyhs6766]

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

[@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912]

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

[@makyhsmakyhs6766]

@@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 my post is clear !

[@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912]

@@makyhsmakyhs6766 Clear.?

[@makyhsmakyhs6766]

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]

I agree. 👍🏼

[@makyhsmakyhs6766]

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

[@makyhsmakyhs6766]

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

[@makyhsmakyhs6766]

Why don't you use the sanding machine !

[@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912]

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]

@@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]

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

[@gj8539]

Music too loud!

[@Landrew0]

Not too crazy about the music.

[@makyhsmakyhs6766]

Please bring professional somebody at photographing to make the shoots steady and covering of all the details

[@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912]

No $$$

[@makyhsmakyhs6766]

@@toocrazyaboutwood.-morgan2912 oh really, no $$$.. all for free.. Wow, send me all of em !

[@makyhsmakyhs6766]

👍 😂 OK