So I cannot vouch for any peculiarities it may or may not have. Yes, Canadian radios to have more decoration but Chaz methods bring out all the beauty built into the cabinet. Look at the work of Chaz in Canada from his past posts. Note color can be added with stain, enhanced with wood filler in colors, color in the top coats in transparent color or opaque to hide wild grain. So sand but be careful how far to go, this can be tricky so stop often and do a water test, (dampened rag) to see where the color is at. In a sense, one has to be an artist to bring out the best qualities. Stains can enhance the wood or hid it if it has "wild" grain but if the natural color is under a "layer" of oxidized wood, no amount of stain will bring back that "twinkle". The highlights are obscured by oxidation and damage from UV and strippers. Some woods even have a sparkle caused by the cells of the wood. IMHO the purpose of re-finishing is not only to put a new, enduring, top coat to protect the wood but to "bring out" the highlights of the veneers. I sand through this until I achieve color. I have noticed on radios I have re-finished a certain amount of veneer has become "dull" actually oxidized and normal wood color has gone away. I have no idea what kind of wood was used when it was built, and I don't have the experience to judge whether this is the right place to stop, or if should I go deeper to try to get to lighter wood.Īny observations or suggestions gratefully accepted. However, I was expecting the main veneer to be much lighter. After two applications of Citristrip and several sanding passes with 100, then 150, then 400 grit sandpaper, I am very happy that all the scratches and chips are gone, and the finish is removed. The one lesson that has been hammered into me across several threads is "Don't sand or scrape so much that you go through the veneer!" So the attached photo shows the before and after as to where my cabinet stands today. However, there is one judgement call I would like some guidance on before I proceed. I've mined the forum for old discussions and as usual most of my questions have been already addressed here in the past. After a three month detour working on other radios, I've returned to my RCA Victor T-60, and I am undertaking my first veneer cabinet work.
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