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Sounds good I'll have to check it out. I blew up a shot of the Goodwill sticker. Looks like it paid 9.99 for the radio. That's a steal. Also looks like all the cuts are intact if you wanted send it out for restoration as well.
*That discoloration in the veneer (**24:38**) is fine.* It's a bit like Kintsugi - it can't travel from 1937 without a reminder of what it's been through.
For someone like me that have the radio waves in the veins (I’m an amateur radio and I worked in many different radio stations), this is amazing. You level on details is something crazy, like the spot under the light. I just unhappy that you didn’t restore the radio itself. Please, send the internals to someone to put this jewelry back on line. Will be amazing to listen the shortwaves radios like VOA or Deutsche Welle. Congratulations for your work.
Mr Radio does a little something extra to his chassis. He is correct that there isn't anything worth listening to on AM so he puts in a Bluetooth adapter so that you can stream music. Just like the good old days.
Stubborn knobs can often be removed by using two spoons placed on opposite sides of the knob to pry it off. A trick I've used to remove knobs from electric guitars during service. 😀
Agreed. Also, I wonder why shortwave is no longer an option. We had a Philco console radio. The bass was amazing! One day the transformer (I think that's right) began smoking and it was gone. There was no replacement part available 😢
@@gordonadams5891 Older radios had 2 settings on the dial to turn to in case of nuclear attack for government info. Not this one, but radios and then transistor radios in the 50s-70s. When I lived in England, most all the radios had a SW band. I have one here but I can't get anything. And then there was the day in the 70s I blew up our stereo playing Zeppelin....
A little gem hiding underneath that old finish. Really looks awesome great job. I highly doubt anything mass produced today will even be around in 80+ years for the next generation of refinishers.
Nicely done...I'm going back 70 years but fairly certain this same radio sat by my grandpa's chair. I remember a distinct smell as the tubes warmed up 😉
You have such an endearing channel, with straight forward, calm narrative and no music, it's really soothing for someone like me with sensory issues. I always look forward to your "Thanks for watching" at the end of your videos.
The veneer repair looks fine. Old radios are going to have some blemishes and defects - it goes with the territory. You will never make it look like it just rolled off the showroom floor. I restore old radios and I'm fussier than most, and if I was doing this repair and it came out looking as good as you have got it I'd be very happy. Will you be going over the chassis and restoring that to working condition as well? Be good to see it running.
I restored a Philco console floor model a few years ago, but I not only had to restore the wood, but also the electronics. The wood took about as long to do as the electronics. Fortunately, I was able to get a complete schematic on line and was able to get all new tubes as well. The capacitors were all shot, so they had to be replaced in their entirety. A lot of time, but the end result was worthwhile. I had done this for a friend, because I liked the challenge and it was such a beautiful piece of multiple veneers. It like your radio was a 1937 vintage. My friends mother had remembered it when it was new. So, I had a bit of fun. I added an RCA plug connection in the back of the chassis and plugged a small CD player into it, and with a recording of FDR's WWII, "Day of Infamy" speech played it through the radio while her mother watched and listened. She exclaimed, "How did you do that?" I told her that I had made it a time machine!
Do you restore the inside of the radio also? Might make for a nice 2nd channel. This channel you do the exterior and send people to the other channel for the electronics! I want to see a receiver or turntable next.
You are reading my mind! I inherited my Dads old floor model Philco Radio/Turntable Player. Its art deco and filthy. Im retired and bored as heck. For a project this summer I was thinking of removing the tube innards, cleaning them, and refinishing the wood cabinet. The wood is curly maple and its gorgeous. Or it was. You do great work. Wish me luck. 🌞👍
We used to go the electronic store and buy those tubes. We were at a loss when they stopped making the tubes. My Brother had to put all new parts inside so we could still have a radio. Miss my Brother. He passed on. Love watching you fix this radio. Thanks for the memories. God bless you.
Such a gorgeous job, and has been mentioned elsewhere, I would echo how much your mellifluous tones add to the overall feel of your videos - soothing, easy watching, satisfying evening watching. Love this expansion of your output as well - I would watch you restore anything with a lovely wood finish like this!
That was beautiful. What gorgeous art deco lines. I think when doing a restoration it is important to acknowledge the piece’s life to safe, and not try to erase every flaw. I appreciate how you handled the veneer chip; respecting the past of this radio & making ‘good enough’ the damage so it’s beauty is still authentic. It will never be new, and we don’t want it that way.
I had that same radio as a kid in the 60s'. Listened to shortwave programs while doing homework. It had an auxiliary antennae which went to the ceiling. My grandnephew has that radio now. You did an awesome job in the restoration and thanks for the memories. Happy Easter .
Great project as usual! And I think this is the first time I've seen your face, which was great. If you ever need vintage graphics or decals reproduced, I'd be happy to work on a project like this, free of charge.
I’ve watched many of these videos, but I’ve never seen something as beautiful as this refinished radio. And the historical aspect of this piece can’t be overlooked. Think of the family - or families - that sat and listened to radio programs for entertainment and, more importantly, for the news of the day. Think of listening to Roosevelt’s fireside chats that dealt with the Depression, the onset of WW II, etc, potentially on this very radio. This video was wonderful.
This radio was beautifully designed the first time-the deco details on the dial ❤❤Thank Heaven you found it, and not some doofus who would have tossed it in the trash or painted it with graffiti. 😢 Great job, as always!
Very nicely done! I have some radios from that same era myself, including a different ’37 Philco. I believe the original sheen was a fairly high gloss, although most of mine are still on the “to be restored” list. Has the radio been electronically restored? If not, please don’t power it up if you are not familiar with the way to do it safely. In a nutshell, a lot of the original capacitors will have degraded and may short out, possibly causing damage to other components that are difficult or impossible to replace. (I’m currently in the process of rewinding the power transformer of a 1936 radio because someone tried turning it on years ago…) There are a lot of good YT channels that do radio restoration! Look for “dim bulb tester” if you need a place to start!
Beautiful! I continue to be so appreciative of your calm, pleasant style. No need for crazy electronic music as you showcase your process and finished project. Thanks!
Another truly masterful restoration! You do such meticulous work; it is a pleasure to watch, and always so much to learn! Good afternoon from Indianapolis, IN!
Now I want a Dashner Design & Restoration/Dave's Radio Adventures collab. The whole 'Minnesota, USA-to-Queensland, Australia' of it all might be an issue. But, you know....
Nice to see a cabinet done by a furniture guy. I do think the radio chassis is missing some rubber feet. The knob axis were too low in their holes. Riding almost against the bottom. Find some rubber washers and lift it a little. Hope you also found someone to do the necessary work on the radio itself. The cabinet work is useless, if the radio is under performing, or burns out.
It must give quite a sense of satisfaction in bringing this radio back to its former glory. You have so much respect for the history and design of each piece. Just imagine a family huddled around this old Philco listening to the news or a radio show. Magical. ✨
Looks great! A thought as to your laquer problems - I believe it may be the temperature that you're working in. I noticed all the snow, so would assume it's close to freezing? I'm from the UK and most paint and other finish products usually warn you against working below 5 Deg C. Hope this helps.
beautiful restoration as always! i really appreciate your honesty in the process and how much time you put into not only your projects, but the documentation and explanation. i especially love the cross section diagram (and your new logo!) can't wait to see what you do next!
Rotten stone and linseed oil is what I use to polish Bakelite. I always repair veneer chips with veneer. I soak old head and footboards in the bathtub and peel the old veneer off to have a source of wood that has the same oxidation/colour level. Your method isn't entirely professional but a great start to it contrary to what Chuckkirshner crassly spewed. Nice little tabletop radio with great Art Deco design. I have restored maybe 200 floor and table radios over the years. I enjoyed your video and restoration production. Cheers from Canada
It looks so nice. :) I know it's not the purpose of the channel, but I would have loved to see even a couple of minutes about the electric components, like just showing what you do to clean them/test them, etc. They looked in good shape, but even a brief overview would have been nice.
hey man just a tip about the spray can that was "spitting", its probably because of the low temperature, try to let the cans in a warm water before you use it and shake it well also, but be carefull because hot temperatures could explode the can, just warm enough to improve the mixture inside the can and you shoundt get the spitting problem.
Very good work. I like your restoration philosophy. Restoring old radio cabinets can be dicey. Veneer is thin and fragile, so you've got to be careful and not oversand. Matching the right color to damaged sections is also an art. Nice job.
In case you want to add another skill to your plethora of amazing skills (thank you! I've learned so much from you!) French polishing the shellac after sanding would have filled the grain really fast. You sand the shellac with a high grade like 400 grit and without wiping the dust away, you wipe a heavily diluted shellac across the piece. You essentially use the shellac dust as the filler and the alcohol remelts it enough to bond. I did this with an antique chest of drawers and the finish came out feeling like butter.
When I’m using blades in similar fashion, I usually touch them up on a stone throughout the project. Doesn’t take much to bring them back to effective working condition. Flipping the blade every 15 to 20 scrapes also helps in that it counteracts rollover of the edge. I don’t like wasting blades. They’re expensive.
I had one of these i picked up at a goodwill, i love old radios... especially the smell when the tubes get warm... excellent video sir! Would love to see more old radio restos on your channel.
Muy buena restauración ...yo también opino que las líneas deben ser incrustaciones de latón bronce o cobre. Una restauración PERFECTA. Saludos desde Barcelona Catalonia
I think the wood inlays are perfect. Changing it to brass or metal is not a restoration. Brass will discolor. You think it's more fancy to use brass? But that's not the original design.
I admire your skill and attention to detail. It is amazing what you are able to bring out from old wooden pieces. Watching your videos is like watching an artist; your calm and patient approach is lovely. Thank you!
I think another way to handle the restoration on the front (and sides) that you might look into would be to use a Mohawk aerosol product spray (toner?) that melts the original varnish finish and reforms it with the pigmented toner spray. That way you can keep the the original Logos on the radio. You go very slowly in multiple applications so you don't get any runs. It's an amazing product and I used it on hundreds of radio restorations over the years. They have dozens of hue of colors that you can put on lightly or build up in layers. Nice video! 😊😊
Just for future reference you could have used your stain over the top of the previous stain and just let it dry after wiping it off it would have filled. In all the holes it all would have had to have done is put a clear coat or scholack. On it and it would have saved it 100%. It's a much easier method when you want to do a restoration without losing the logos or without losing the character of the peace
Who else keeps a box with old radio parts??? The Master Dashner, of course. I'm a big fan of your work. But now this video my favorite. I have a soft spot in my heart for old radios. They bring me back so many good memories of my childhood and teenage years. I guess we do not consider radios as "furniture" now, but in the past they certainly were. They were beautiful pieces. I'm so glad you picked up this radio. It was refreshing to see something different. I enjoyed every second of it. The end result was just a work of art. As always, nicely done! 👏👏👏
What a fun and it looks freakin awesome! Just don't plug it in. Capacitors leak over the years and you could cause more damage even though it may start up and work for a little bit. Flitz is a great product. I used to clean up old bakelite knobs. I initially clean mine with soap and an old toothbrush to clean any of the dirt and grime out of the grooves that might be around the knobs. Great find in a sweet restoration. 👍
To fill pores in wood, try French polishing the shellac. Because you're padding the finish on, you'll leave more in the pores and fill them quicker. Beautiful work, as usual!
Amazing! I have two furniture pieces with radios (As you see I’m not sure what they are called). It was good to see your process of repair. Thanks! Susie
You did a fantastic job. I appreciate how you explain some things as you go along. Like the video so much I decided to subscribe. Thanks. Aloha for now.. 🌸🐛
Was in the only one blowing on my screen when he was scraping the old finish off and creating the dust?😅. I absolutely love this. Something different and so fun to watch it come back to life!!
Lovely work. Bravo. A little tip for anyone using decals - the surface the decal is adhering to must always be glossy. If it isn't, the decal's clear carrier film will "silver" and be very visible. Hope someone finds that useful.
Excellent refinish/repair. I prefer a repair that doesn't strive to make the radio look brand new, especially by employing the ultra-gloss look. My only questions for you are, and I may sound like I'm contradicting my sentiments in the first sentence, why didn't you replace the speaker fabric. This is one replacement that I (as a collector) think is worthwhile. This is certainly true if the old fabric is showing its age and or has holes as yours appears to have. Secondly, why didn't you clean up the stains/dirt on the brown ring around the station indicator, or are those discolorations in the bakelite itself?
I bought a disgustingly filthy 1939 Philco floor model 4 band radio at the flea market. So much cleaning and stripping down to bare wood. Everything inside was removed and the interior got cleaned as well. The radio chassis was striped clean and a 15 watt Fender Princeton design amp was built into it. A custom Weber 12 inch AlNiCo speaker was installed and the 75 year old on/off tone pot and volume control was retained along with the glass and stamped metal art deco and push button face plate. The unit has pride of place in the family room and I have set it up as an amp for my Boom Box radio/CD player. I call it my magic jukebox.
Don't spray on the shellac. French polish shellac on the surface. That builds up coats rapidly and in even better control. Mix your own shellac and you can also tint it with dyes.
I found a 1941 RCA Victor Anniversary record player/radio model in pretty good condition ($35, woo hoo) and this will help a great deal when I restore it. Thanks.
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Sounds good I'll have to check it out.
I blew up a shot of the Goodwill sticker.
Looks like it paid 9.99 for the radio. That's a steal.
Also looks like all the cuts are intact if you wanted send it out for restoration as well.
*That discoloration in the veneer (**24:38**) is fine.* It's a bit like Kintsugi - it can't travel from 1937 without a reminder of what it's been through.
You are the Bob Ross of furniture restoration.
A calming presence in a hectic world.
You would probably also enjoy Barry from Mad City Modern if you aren't already following him. I love channels like this.
For someone like me that have the radio waves in the veins (I’m an amateur radio and I worked in many different radio stations), this is amazing. You level on details is something crazy, like the spot under the light. I just unhappy that you didn’t restore the radio itself. Please, send the internals to someone to put this jewelry back on line. Will be amazing to listen the shortwaves radios like VOA or Deutsche Welle. Congratulations for your work.
Mr Radio does a little something extra to his chassis. He is correct that there isn't anything worth listening to on AM so he puts in a Bluetooth adapter so that you can stream music. Just like the good old days.
Un saludo de un ex -radioaficionado " EC3-BUR. SALUDOS DESDE BARCELONA CATALONIA
I agree. I was hoping to see the radio fully functional again (at least replace all the aging capacitors).
Shortwave is dead. I can't pick up anything besides some religious nut from 100 miles away and some Spanish preacher
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Stubborn knobs can often be removed by using two spoons placed on opposite sides of the knob to pry it off. A trick I've used to remove knobs from electric guitars during service. 😀
That art deco design is killer. We've lost something along the way. Thank you for saving this.
Agreed. Also, I wonder why shortwave is no longer an option.
We had a Philco console radio. The bass was amazing! One day the transformer (I think that's right) began smoking and it was gone. There was no replacement part available 😢
@@gordonadams5891 Older radios had 2 settings on the dial to turn to in case of nuclear attack for government info. Not this one, but radios and then transistor radios in the 50s-70s.
When I lived in England, most all the radios had a SW band. I have one here but I can't get anything.
And then there was the day in the 70s I blew up our stereo playing Zeppelin....
was it stairway to heaven? @@icatz
@@phil6506 Don't remember the song, but it was on Physical Graffiti.
A little gem hiding underneath that old finish. Really looks awesome great job. I highly doubt anything mass produced today will even be around in 80+ years for the next generation of refinishers.
Nicely done...I'm going back 70 years but fairly certain this same radio sat by my grandpa's chair. I remember a distinct smell as the tubes warmed up 😉
You have such an endearing channel, with straight forward, calm narrative and no music, it's really soothing for someone like me with sensory issues. I always look forward to your "Thanks for watching" at the end of your videos.
The veneer repair looks fine. Old radios are going to have some blemishes and defects - it goes with the territory. You will never make it look like it just rolled off the showroom floor. I restore old radios and I'm fussier than most, and if I was doing this repair and it came out looking as good as you have got it I'd be very happy.
Will you be going over the chassis and restoring that to working condition as well? Be good to see it running.
I restored a Philco console floor model a few years ago, but I not only had to restore the wood, but also the electronics. The wood took about as long to do as the electronics. Fortunately, I was able to get a complete schematic on line and was able to get all new tubes as well. The capacitors were all shot, so they had to be replaced in their entirety. A lot of time, but the end result was worthwhile. I had done this for a friend, because I liked the challenge and it was such a beautiful piece of multiple veneers. It like your radio was a 1937 vintage. My friends mother had remembered it when it was new. So, I had a bit of fun. I added an RCA plug connection in the back of the chassis and plugged a small CD player into it, and with a recording of FDR's WWII, "Day of Infamy" speech played it through the radio while her mother watched and listened. She exclaimed, "How did you do that?" I told her that I had made it a time machine!
Do you restore the inside of the radio also? Might make for a nice 2nd channel. This channel you do the exterior and send people to the other channel for the electronics! I want to see a receiver or turntable next.
Very nice work on the cabinet!
Can you go over the shellac with a putty knife before it dries in the direction of the grain instead of sanding it?
You are reading my mind! I inherited my Dads old floor model Philco Radio/Turntable Player. Its art deco and filthy. Im retired and bored as heck. For a project this summer I was thinking of removing the tube innards, cleaning them, and refinishing the wood cabinet. The wood is curly maple and its gorgeous. Or it was. You do great work. Wish me luck. 🌞👍
Don’t forget to take it to a repair man to put new caps in it
We used to go the electronic store and buy those tubes. We were at a loss when they stopped making the tubes. My Brother had to put all new parts inside so we could still have a radio. Miss my Brother. He passed on. Love watching you fix this radio. Thanks for the memories. God bless you.
❤
An excellent restoration. It looks super. When you were removing the guts at the beginning all I could think was - don't slip on the ice and drop it.
Such a gorgeous job, and has been mentioned elsewhere, I would echo how much your mellifluous tones add to the overall feel of your videos - soothing, easy watching, satisfying evening watching. Love this expansion of your output as well - I would watch you restore anything with a lovely wood finish like this!
That was beautiful. What gorgeous art deco lines. I think when doing a restoration it is important to acknowledge the piece’s life to safe, and not try to erase every flaw.
I appreciate how you handled the veneer chip; respecting the past of this radio & making ‘good enough’ the damage so it’s beauty is still authentic. It will never be new, and we don’t want it that way.
I had that same radio as a kid in the 60s'. Listened to shortwave programs while doing homework. It had an auxiliary antennae which went to the ceiling. My grandnephew has that radio now. You did an awesome job in the restoration and thanks for the memories.
Happy Easter .
Just incredible. I love these more complex restorations, great work as always.
Great project as usual! And I think this is the first time I've seen your face, which was great. If you ever need vintage graphics or decals reproduced, I'd be happy to work on a project like this, free of charge.
The speeches of FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, etc all listened to on that radio.
I think this might be my favorite, of all the restorations you've done - amazing and beautiful! Thanks!
I’ve watched many of these videos, but I’ve never seen something as beautiful as this refinished radio. And the historical aspect of this piece can’t be overlooked. Think of the family - or families - that sat and listened to radio programs for entertainment and, more importantly, for the news of the day. Think of listening to Roosevelt’s fireside chats that dealt with the Depression, the onset of WW II, etc, potentially on this very radio. This video was wonderful.
I agree, thank you for touching on the personal history. Powerful.
Or the most important of all: Orphan Annie while children across the country consulted their club member ring:
"Be sure to drink your Ovaltine!"
This radio was beautifully designed the first time-the deco details on the dial ❤❤Thank Heaven you found it, and not some doofus who would have tossed it in the trash or painted it with graffiti. 😢 Great job, as always!
Very nicely done! I have some radios from that same era myself, including a different ’37 Philco. I believe the original sheen was a fairly high gloss, although most of mine are still on the “to be restored” list. Has the radio been electronically restored? If not, please don’t power it up if you are not familiar with the way to do it safely. In a nutshell, a lot of the original capacitors will have degraded and may short out, possibly causing damage to other components that are difficult or impossible to replace. (I’m currently in the process of rewinding the power transformer of a 1936 radio because someone tried turning it on years ago…) There are a lot of good YT channels that do radio restoration! Look for “dim bulb tester” if you need a place to start!
Sound advice.
Beautiful! I continue to be so appreciative of your calm, pleasant style. No need for crazy electronic music as you showcase your process and finished project. Thanks!
Just beautiful.
Another truly masterful restoration! You do such meticulous work; it is a pleasure to watch, and always so much to learn! Good afternoon from Indianapolis, IN!
It's so satisfying to see old pieces like this restored to their former glory. What a beauty.
Now I want a Dashner Design & Restoration/Dave's Radio Adventures collab. The whole 'Minnesota, USA-to-Queensland, Australia' of it all might be an issue. But, you know....
Nice to see a cabinet done by a furniture guy. I do think the radio chassis is missing some rubber feet. The knob axis were too low in their holes. Riding almost against the bottom. Find some rubber washers and lift it a little. Hope you also found someone to do the necessary work on the radio itself. The cabinet work is useless, if the radio is under performing, or burns out.
That is way cool! Any possibility of getting it in working order?
It must give quite a sense of satisfaction in bringing this radio back to its former glory. You have so much respect for the history and design of each piece. Just imagine a family huddled around this old Philco listening to the news or a radio show. Magical. ✨
It looks amazing, but old radio is not only cabinet, it should also be checked electronically and at least bad capacitors replaced.
19:16 I spy a familiar Far Side mug that I have in my office. I knew you were a kindred spirit ;)
Your videos are excellent and you have a very similar speaking tone to Patton Oswalt
Why don't just cover the logo, and do the rest ?
I think, you should do the filling, before shelak.
Ohhh new logo confuse me
Nice work on the cabinet, but for all the trouble, why didn't you clean the grill fabric or rehabilitate the electronics?
Looks great!
A thought as to your laquer problems - I believe it may be the temperature that you're working in. I noticed all the snow, so would assume it's close to freezing? I'm from the UK and most paint and other finish products usually warn you against working below 5 Deg C. Hope this helps.
beautiful restoration as always! i really appreciate your honesty in the process and how much time you put into not only your projects, but the documentation and explanation. i especially love the cross section diagram (and your new logo!) can't wait to see what you do next!
Rotten stone and linseed oil is what I use to polish Bakelite. I always repair veneer chips with veneer. I soak old head and footboards in the bathtub and peel the old veneer off to have a source of wood that has the same oxidation/colour level. Your method isn't entirely professional but a great start to it contrary to what Chuckkirshner crassly spewed. Nice little tabletop radio with great Art Deco design. I have restored maybe 200 floor and table radios over the years. I enjoyed your video and restoration production. Cheers from Canada
I haven't seen your channel for a while. I really like the new format!
It looks so nice. :)
I know it's not the purpose of the channel, but I would have loved to see even a couple of minutes about the electric components, like just showing what you do to clean them/test them, etc. They looked in good shape, but even a brief overview would have been nice.
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Remember please that not all people speaks English .... Better to talk less
hey man just a tip about the spray can that was "spitting", its probably because of the low temperature, try to let the cans in a warm water before you use it and shake it well also, but be carefull because hot temperatures could explode the can, just warm enough to improve the mixture inside the can and you shoundt get the spitting problem.
Was going to say the same myself, I was curious of what the temperature was in that garage.
Very good work. I like your restoration philosophy. Restoring old radio cabinets can be dicey. Veneer is thin and fragile, so you've got to be careful and not oversand. Matching the right color to damaged sections is also an art. Nice job.
In case you want to add another skill to your plethora of amazing skills (thank you! I've learned so much from you!) French polishing the shellac after sanding would have filled the grain really fast.
You sand the shellac with a high grade like 400 grit and without wiping the dust away, you wipe a heavily diluted shellac across the piece. You essentially use the shellac dust as the filler and the alcohol remelts it enough to bond.
I did this with an antique chest of drawers and the finish came out feeling like butter.
*_The original is one of my favourite restorations. You guys do top work. Seriously impressive effort and results._*
How many razor blades did you go through when scraping off all the finish? It looks like you always used a sharp blade.
When I’m using blades in similar fashion, I usually touch them up on a stone throughout the project. Doesn’t take much to bring them back to effective working condition. Flipping the blade every 15 to 20 scrapes also helps in that it counteracts rollover of the edge. I don’t like wasting blades. They’re expensive.
I had one of these i picked up at a goodwill, i love old radios... especially the smell when the tubes get warm... excellent video sir! Would love to see more old radio restos on your channel.
It looks great. You did a fine job. Thanks for sharing.
That cabinet came out absolutely gorgeous dude. Did you rebuild the electronics? Love to see a gut-shot of that. Awesome job as usual.
When you dropped the radio decal into the cup of water, I was kinda hoping to see your Garfield mug 💗
Sadly, the Garfield mug had to be retired. It now holds pens.
Muy buena restauración ...yo también opino que las líneas deben ser incrustaciones de latón bronce o cobre. Una restauración PERFECTA. Saludos desde Barcelona Catalonia
I think the wood inlays are perfect. Changing it to brass or metal is not a restoration. Brass will discolor. You think it's more fancy to use brass? But that's not the original design.
that was a great deal of work, but so worth it. it looks fabulous! i don't know if you mentioned this, but will you be keeping it for your home use?
Beautiful job sir have a great day with the snow you have there❤️
It's fab! 😍
Were the knobs bakelite? Did you clean the fabric screen over the speaker? I'd like to have seen what that was made of.
Brilliant! That last Thanks for watching in a scratchy old radio voice was epic!
I admire your skill and attention to detail. It is amazing what you are able to bring out from old wooden pieces. Watching your videos is like watching an artist; your calm and patient approach is lovely. Thank you!
Loved the explanation of the shellac technique using your desktop whiteboard.
L O V E it!
Such beauty… I love that period. you made my day, Dashner ❤❤
I love those old radios. Nice job!
Look's OK nice, love those old Radio's so much character about them, have a nice day !!!.
Phico Radios were produced by
Ford Motor Company, and sold at
Fry Radio & TV in Detroit, Michigan.
I'm still searching for HAM Radios.
I have some PASTRAMI radios if that’s your thing.
Mesmerizing video to watch. Stunning restoration. I imagined hearing Winston Churchill speak when you turned it on at the end.
I think another way to handle the restoration on the front (and sides) that you might look into would be to use a Mohawk aerosol product spray (toner?) that melts the original varnish finish and reforms it with the pigmented toner spray. That way you can keep the the original Logos on the radio. You go very slowly in multiple applications so you don't get any runs. It's an amazing product and I used it on hundreds of radio restorations over the years. They have dozens of hue of colors that you can put on lightly or build up in layers. Nice video! 😊😊
Just for future reference you could have used your stain over the top of the previous stain and just let it dry after wiping it off it would have filled. In all the holes it all would have had to have done is put a clear coat or scholack. On it and it would have saved it 100%. It's a much easier method when you want to do a restoration without losing the logos or without losing the character of the peace
Great video and a great piece!
Wow, 3 cans from 2 stores? Sounds like a bad batch. Nice work-around - it came out great.
A lovely job, you really brought that back to life. And not for nothing, the art deco lines in the lower left corner are sublime!
Holy mac and cheese! Fantastic. 👍
Who else keeps a box with old radio parts??? The Master Dashner, of course.
I'm a big fan of your work. But now this video my favorite. I have a soft spot in my heart for old radios. They bring me back so many good memories of my childhood and teenage years.
I guess we do not consider radios as "furniture" now, but in the past they certainly were. They were beautiful pieces.
I'm so glad you picked up this radio. It was refreshing to see something different. I enjoyed every second of it. The end result was just a work of art.
As always, nicely done! 👏👏👏
Thank you!
Does the radio actually work?
What a fun and it looks freakin awesome!
Just don't plug it in. Capacitors leak over the years and you could cause more damage even though it may start up and work for a little bit.
Flitz is a great product.
I used to clean up old bakelite knobs. I initially clean mine with soap and an old toothbrush to clean any of the dirt and grime out of the grooves that might be around the knobs.
Great find in a sweet restoration. 👍
Would love to see you refinish some speaker cabinets.
Stay tuned. I may actually do that.
First time I've noticed a ring.
How lovely! The radio is gorgeous. Thank you for your content. I always enjoy watching you work and hearing your explanations.
Beautiful radio, outstanding restoration, loved the PHILCO decal - perfect. The internals really deserve electronic restoration, too.
My goodness, it's beautiful, well done!
Thank you!
To fill pores in wood, try French polishing the shellac. Because you're padding the finish on, you'll leave more in the pores and fill them quicker. Beautiful work, as usual!
What a beautiful job!
Amazing! I have two furniture pieces with radios (As you see I’m not sure what they are called). It was good to see your process of repair. Thanks! Susie
You did a fantastic job.
I appreciate how you explain some things as you go along.
Like the video so much I decided to subscribe.
Thanks.
Aloha for now.. 🌸🐛
Was in the only one blowing on my screen when he was scraping the old finish off and creating the dust?😅. I absolutely love this. Something different and so fun to watch it come back to life!!
Beautifully well done!
Absolute beautiful job.
Hey!
I fix old guitar amps. Just FYI - you can use a soak of SimpleGreen followed up by a soak in water to clean up the grill cloth over the speaker.
Wow, it's beautiful. Great work and video as always. Thanks!
Thank you!
Beautiful job!
Cool
But does it work?
Wow nice restoration ❤❤
Looking good!
Lovely work. Bravo. A little tip for anyone using decals - the surface the decal is adhering to must always be glossy. If it isn't, the decal's clear carrier film will "silver" and be very visible. Hope someone finds that useful.
Excellent refinish/repair. I prefer a repair that doesn't strive to make the radio look brand new, especially by employing the ultra-gloss look. My only questions for you are, and I may sound like I'm contradicting my sentiments in the first sentence, why didn't you replace the speaker fabric. This is one replacement that I (as a collector) think is worthwhile. This is certainly true if the old fabric is showing its age and or has holes as yours appears to have. Secondly, why didn't you clean up the stains/dirt on the brown ring around the station indicator, or are those discolorations in the bakelite itself?
I bought a disgustingly filthy 1939 Philco floor model 4 band radio at the flea market. So much cleaning and stripping down to bare wood. Everything inside was removed and the interior got cleaned as well. The radio chassis was striped clean and a 15 watt Fender Princeton design amp was built into it. A custom Weber 12 inch AlNiCo speaker was installed and the 75 year old on/off tone pot and volume control was retained along with the glass and stamped metal art deco and push button face plate. The unit has pride of place in the family room and I have set it up as an amp for my Boom Box radio/CD player. I call it my magic jukebox.
Don't spray on the shellac. French polish shellac on the surface. That builds up coats rapidly and in even better control. Mix your own shellac and you can also tint it with dyes.
I found a 1941 RCA Victor Anniversary record player/radio model in pretty good condition ($35, woo hoo) and this will help a great deal when I restore it. Thanks.