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   jazzdogg | Jun 21, 2005 07:56pm | #1

   If you rub on some denatured alcohol and the finish becomes sticky, it's shellac; use lacquer thinner to test for lacquer. Can you post pictures?

   -Jazzdogg-

   Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right.

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   Gretchen | Jun 21, 2005 08:47pm | #2

   I would be almost positive that the finish is shellac and as such, can be re-amalgamated by using more shellac.

   Gretchen
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   WillGeorge | Jun 21, 2005 09:30pm | #3

   If 1930 sure it is shellac.. I'll bet a dollar on it and I'm bloke!

   EDIT:: Now where to find them old TUBES!

   
   

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   Edited 6/21/2005 2:30 pm ET by Will George

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   ArtHeft | Jun 23, 2005 02:48am | #4

   Will - Gretchen - Jazzdog...alcohol wont touch it, so I guess its laquer.  Now - how do I get the old stuff off??  Sanding - what grit?  scraping, or what???

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   jazzdogg | Jun 23, 2005 03:36am | #5

   Was the alcohol you used denatured alcohol, and not rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol?

   Have you tried lacquer thinner to see what effect it has on the finish yet?

   -Jazzdogg-

   Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right.

   Edited 6/22/2005 8:38 pm ET by jazzdogg

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   Telemike | Jun 24, 2005 06:47am | #7

   Speakin of which:I have an old radio also. AM, FM, and shortwave in a neat art deco case.So, where would I go to get those old tubes?Thanks

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   ArtHeft | Jun 24, 2005 01:14pm | #8

   Telemiketoo...chances are, its need more than just tubes. Filter capacitors dry out and/or leak.  For tubes, do a search on google for tubes and there will be many to choose from.

   Art

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   Floss | Jun 23, 2005 07:37pm | #6

   Art,

   Try to amalgamate the finish with a 50/50 mix of denatured alcohol and lacquer thinner. Use a lint free rag and apply in circular motions first then with the grain.

   You will have one of three things happen;

   -Nothing

   -Finish will fizz and bubble and most likely you will need to strip

   -Finish will soften and begin to spread out evenly over the area in need of repair

   If you find the finish is beginning to soften try not to be too vigorous with the rubbing. After a few minutes let it set up and you should have a dull patch with a thinned version of the original finish. Let this set up for a day or so. Then try to rub out with 0000 steel wool and wax to bring back the polish.

   If that technique works, great. If not you may need to add a little more finish in order to have a sufficient film to rub out.

   J.P.

   http://www.jpkfinefurniture.com
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   ArtHeft | Jun 24, 2005 01:15pm | #9

   J.P.  thanx for the tips.  I will try them this weekend.

    

   art