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Posted: 7/21/2016 11:20:26 AM EDT
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Wood working, electronics and radios,... what's not to like? Honestly, Edisla's threads are some of the best threads on AR15.com. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Keep up the good work man, I'm really enjoying following along.  Wood working, electronics and radios,... what's not to like? Honestly, Edisla's threads are some of the best threads on AR15.com. I don't know how I've missed them this long. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 8:51:28 PM EDT
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6E5 Magic Eye tube ordered. It's going to take a couple weeks to get here since it's coming from Taiwan.
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Posted: 7/21/2016 9:23:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 6E5 Magic Eye tube ordered. It's going to take a couple weeks to get here since it's coming from Taiwan. Expected between Aug 9 - Sept 13  |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 9:25:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If it's coming from Taiwan, I hope it's round... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 6E5 Magic Eye tube ordered. It's going to take a couple weeks to get here since it's coming from Taiwan. Expected between Aug 9 - Sept 13 We'll see  It was the cheapest I could find. I'll probably have to do some mods to keep the eye from overlapping and might need to bring down the brightness a bit. |
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Posted: 7/24/2016 7:34:06 PM EDT
[#5]
Wood filler arrived the other day
  Took the cabinet outside to start stripping it down.  Then company arrived  |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 1:51:09 AM EDT
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Maybe today I'll get to some stripping
Still not sure on the two columns and how I want to handle those. I'll probably try fake the look with some paint. It's worked in the past but this pattern is a bit different. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:48:13 PM EDT
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Since the next 3 days at least we're all going to melt I figured I'd get something done today.
All of the jacked up finish was getting in my way in being able to tell what veneer was lifting so I stripped down the mid section.  Interesting pattern on the lower area of mid section  |
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Posted: 7/26/2016 12:41:26 AM EDT
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Anyone else seeing something like this?
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Posted: 7/26/2016 9:50:38 AM EDT
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Edisla, you just failed the Rorschach test.
You are doomed! It's a Balrog. [ 
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Posted: 7/26/2016 10:04:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Edisla, you just failed the Rorschach test. You are doomed! It's a Balrog. http://lotr.wikia.com/wiki/Balrog?file=Balrog.jpg |
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Posted: 7/26/2016 11:01:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No man, anyone with half a brain can tell that those are fallopian tubes complete with other unmentionable structures... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Edisla, you just failed the Rorschach test. You are doomed! It's a Balrog. http://lotr.wikia.com/wiki/Balrog?file=Balrog.jpg I was going to go here but it didn't fit as well. I suck.  |
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Posted: 7/31/2016 11:40:44 PM EDT
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I received a box this weekend.
 No I'm not going to be a dick and be all DAY 1 up in this shit I know what this is. Main box a tad crushed but hey there is another box inside.  What could it be? It's the new magic eye? Let's try this bitch out!  NICE! Symmetrically a bit off as far as the left/right support shadows and the signal strength shadow but that may just be par for the course. Nice and green now. Remember before you could hardly see shit.  |
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Posted: 8/1/2016 12:14:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I received a box this weekend. http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/5a298ee8-23ad-4754-bd76-b6b470ff64b4_zpsyapv9mlv.jpg No I'm not going to be a dick and be all DAY 1 up in this shit I know what this is. Main box a tad crushed but hey there is another box inside. http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/20160731_085423_zpsxw0xzh3n.jpg What could it be? It's the new magic eye? Let's try this bitch out! http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/20160731_085629_zps5vild0j0.jpg NICE! Symmetrically a bit off as far as the left/right support shadows and the signal strength shadow but that may just be par for the course. Nice and green now. Remember before you could hardly see shit. http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/20160731_112546_zpsup8r1tji.jpg |
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Posted: 8/1/2016 11:25:41 AM EDT
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That's pretty damn cool!
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Posted: 8/1/2016 9:56:23 PM EDT
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Stripped the left side today.
 Took another look at the front columns. Looks like the simulated wood grain is painted on. Looks like brush strokes to me. I'm going to do my best to recreate that after I get the entire cabinet stripped.  |
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Posted: 8/2/2016 11:20:06 PM EDT
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Stripped the other side.
 Found some loose veneer that needs to be taken care of.  |
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Posted: 8/2/2016 11:26:33 PM EDT
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Nice progress! I can't wait to check for updates to see the work you have done.
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Posted: 8/6/2016 11:10:47 PM EDT
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The other night I was checking things out, tapping around the face of the cabinet and heard a vibration. The shelf where the chassis sits has a block that should be glued to the face but was loose.
I had to tackle that and make it right. Some glue and a 5 gallon water jug should do the trick  |
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Posted: 8/7/2016 10:09:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The other night I was checking things out, tapping around the face of the cabinet and heard a vibration. The shelf where the chassis sits has a block that should be glued to the face but was loose. I had to tackle that and make it right. Some glue and a 5 gallon water jug should do the trick http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3688_zpshslzkjw5.jpg  |
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Posted: 8/7/2016 11:20:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks like a nice collection of vinyl on the floor too... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The other night I was checking things out, tapping around the face of the cabinet and heard a vibration. The shelf where the chassis sits has a block that should be glued to the face but was loose. I had to tackle that and make it right. Some glue and a 5 gallon water jug should do the trick http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3688_zpshslzkjw5.jpg I do love me some vinyl  |
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Posted: 8/13/2016 11:24:47 PM EDT
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Stripped the left side photo finish off.
 Right side stripped. Starting to sand some things down. I tapped off one section of the photo finish. I wanted to keep a little bit so I can see it one last time before I start to mock it up with paint.  Stripped the center columns as well. Found a couple splintered spots that needed gluing.  The spots.   That glue job I did up in the last post came loose as I was moving things around. I'll redo that later when I don't have to move it so much. More to come. |
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Posted: 8/14/2016 10:38:55 PM EDT
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That's some good looking veneer as it is man, I'm not so sure that you should try to recreate the original fakery in this case. Maybe use a one shade darker stain on those pieces at most and call it done? I honestly think that it will look killer as it is!
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Posted: 8/15/2016 12:35:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's some good looking veneer as it is man, I'm not so sure that you should try to recreate the original fakery in this case. Maybe use a one shade darker stain on those pieces at most and call it done? I honestly think that it will look killer as it is! The problem is is that they are not alike in appearance. If I go no texture I'd still need to paint solid to make them even. Both are at least two pieces of wood and sections are not the same ratio...if that makes any sense. I'll get a pic of that so you can see what I mean. ETA: those columns are solid wood pieces btw and not veneer. |
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Posted: 8/15/2016 12:42:26 AM EDT
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Here you can see the 2 stripped columns and how they are very different
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Posted: 8/15/2016 10:13:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Here you can see the 2 stripped columns and how they are very different http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3722_zpszvd1i7bq.jpg |
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Posted: 8/16/2016 12:03:57 AM EDT
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OK, I see what you're talking about, but I still think the natural wood would look nice. It's your piece of course, and you have a preconception of what you want it to look like when it's finished, but I much prefer the look of the natural wood. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Here you can see the 2 stripped columns and how they are very different http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3722_zpszvd1i7bq.jpg That face plate would be gorgeous stained |
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Posted: 8/16/2016 12:52:38 AM EDT
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Stains the faceplate and paint the sides?
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Posted: 8/16/2016 2:09:31 AM EDT
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This is the part that makes me phreak out a bit. It usually looks like shit then turns out pretty good.
I'm slowly working on it as I question every move. I think I'll wait to updates until I get it to where I am happy with it. Stay tuned. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:09:12 AM EDT
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Well SHIT!!!
You never want this to happen  I was putting on some stain and rubbing it down and my thumb slapped the top of that area and WHACK!  All fixed now.
I'll get back to y'all soon |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 12:36:38 AM EDT
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Left side after grain filler and some sanding.
Like I had heard the darker grain filler can really darken the wood almost like a stain. I sanded it down a bit to lighten things back up  Sam for the right side  After grain filling the face.  I filled in some of the vertical lines on the base and along the top of the face w/ some walnut paint to recreate original shadowing. I then started to lacquer toner to the base.  I also did some toner on the top left/right pads. You can also see the stained right side.  This is where I am at now. I'll try and tone them down a bit w/ some 0000 steel wool.  The columns need to be tackled next. |
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Posted: 8/27/2016 11:14:24 PM EDT
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Removed that last band of photo finish
 Taped off and ready to experiment  |
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Posted: 8/28/2016 12:40:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Removed that last band of photo finish http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3745_zpsa39ml9y6.jpg Taped off and ready to experiment http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3747_zpsifl9lnyb.jpg |
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Posted: 8/28/2016 10:03:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Dark stain no paint, dark stain no paint, dark stain not paint, dark stain no paint, dark stain not paint, dark stain no paint, dark stain not paint, dark stain no paint, dark stain not paint, dark stain no paint, dark stain not paint, dark stain no paint, dark stain not paint, dark stain no paint, dark stain not paint, dark stain no paint, dark stain not paint, dark stain no paint, dark stain not paint... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Removed that last band of photo finish http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3745_zpsa39ml9y6.jpg Taped off and ready to experiment http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3747_zpsifl9lnyb.jpg Well I may disappoint. Here is a b/w of what it originally looked like. You can see the busy design on the columns here although looking at the real thing it didn't stand out that drastically.  |
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Posted: 8/28/2016 10:08:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well I may disappoint. Here is a b/w of what it originally looked like. You can see the busy design on the columns here although looking at the real thing it didn't stand out that drastically. http://www.radiomuseum.org/images/radio/rca/87k_712275.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Removed that last band of photo finish http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3745_zpsa39ml9y6.jpg Taped off and ready to experiment http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3747_zpsifl9lnyb.jpg Well I may disappoint. Here is a b/w of what it originally looked like. You can see the busy design on the columns here although looking at the real thing it didn't stand out that drastically. http://www.radiomuseum.org/images/radio/rca/87k_712275.jpg |
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Posted: 8/28/2016 10:09:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm just being a turd because I really really do like natural wood finishes. I'm sure that you will knock it out of the park as usual! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Removed that last band of photo finish http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3745_zpsa39ml9y6.jpg Taped off and ready to experiment http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3747_zpsifl9lnyb.jpg Well I may disappoint. Here is a b/w of what it originally looked like. You can see the busy design on the columns here although looking at the real thing it didn't stand out that drastically. http://www.radiomuseum.org/images/radio/rca/87k_712275.jpg Well I hope I did ok.
Pics soon |
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Posted: 8/28/2016 10:15:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well I hope I did ok. Pics soon Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Removed that last band of photo finish http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3745_zpsa39ml9y6.jpg Taped off and ready to experiment http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3747_zpsifl9lnyb.jpg Well I may disappoint. Here is a b/w of what it originally looked like. You can see the busy design on the columns here although looking at the real thing it didn't stand out that drastically. http://www.radiomuseum.org/images/radio/rca/87k_712275.jpg Well I hope I did ok. Pics soon |
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Posted: 8/29/2016 12:12:30 AM EDT
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So I found some textured paint I thought I'd try.
Checking things out against the face.  After laying down the paint I blotted some stain on it to give it a faux look.  Started to sand the columns as well as adding some darker paint to the top horizontal lines.  Added decal. Not perfect but it will do. It will be hidden once the clear coat goes on.  Grilles getting clear coated  After clear coat. Need to add the grille.  And this is what we ended up with  |
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Posted: 8/29/2016 12:19:58 AM EDT
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So I found some textured paint I thought I'd try. Checking things out against the face. http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3749_zpsjwcqqoyz.jpg After laying down the paint I blotted some stain on it to give it a faux look. http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3752_zpsy5vf9d44.jpg Started to sand the columns as well as adding some darker paint to the top horizontal lines. http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3756_zpsnlhtikxb.jpg Added decal. Not perfect but it will do. It will be hidden once the clear coat goes on. http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3758_zpsyemwqgie.jpg Grilles getting clear coated http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3760_zps9thgkrok.jpg After clear coat. Need to add the grille. http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3766_zps669nusly.jpg And this is what we ended up with http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/111_zpsiuysy0pl.jpg 
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Posted: 8/29/2016 10:13:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So I found some textured paint I thought I'd try. Checking things out against the face. After laying down the paint I blotted some stain on it to give it a faux look. http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3752_zpsy5vf9d44.jpg Started to sand the columns as well as adding some darker paint to the top horizontal lines. http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3756_zpsnlhtikxb.jpg Added decal. Not perfect but it will do. It will be hidden once the clear coat goes on. http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3758_zpsyemwqgie.jpg Grilles getting clear coated http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3760_zps9thgkrok.jpg After clear coat. Need to add the grille. http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/IMG_3766_zps669nusly.jpg And this is what we ended up with http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/111_zpsiuysy0pl.jpg |
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Posted: 8/29/2016 10:48:48 AM EDT
[#40]
It was all done up w/ semi gloss clear.
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Posted: 8/29/2016 2:03:27 PM EDT
[#41]
Turned out looking fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
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Posted: 9/3/2016 1:28:56 AM EDT
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Put the escutcheon back on. I'll need to remove it and fill in the lines. Not sure yet if they are gold or just a dark color like the column lines.
Columns look lighter in this pic than they actually are.  |
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Posted: 9/4/2016 12:47:12 AM EDT
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Time for some new feet
old  new  Where the speaker sits was this silver ring. Not sure what it's all about but whatever. When I was cleaning off this board the paint flaked so I wanted to fix it up.  I had no idea how I'd be able to mask that off so I took a look around. I then found something close enough :) This dish worked out pretty well. The section of tape missing is what I had moved over to the board to start masking things off.  Ready to get old paint removed  Paint removed ready for new  Painted and tape removed  So I took a closer look at the escutcheon lines and they certainly looked gold'ish. So it was time to fix that up a bit. Here is the original left overs.   Close up after painting  Mounted back on the cabinet. Not as good of a pic as I thought.  |
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Posted: 9/5/2016 12:54:42 AM EDT
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Magic eye needed a bit of a grommet so I made one out of felt.
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Posted: 9/6/2016 12:38:02 AM EDT
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Went out today to look for grilled cloth and back board.
Joanns had nothing but walking around Walmart I saw a stocker carting off some cardboard. Got I perfect piece. Free is good.  Traced out the original and about to cut.   All done up  Oh and I put the chassis back in the cabinet  She's getting there   Grille cloth ordered. We should be done soon. |
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Posted: 9/8/2016 11:14:39 PM EDT
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FYI - waiting on the grille cloth
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Posted: 9/8/2016 11:24:15 PM EDT
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Look swim OP.
You going to post video of it playing when done? |
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Posted: 9/9/2016 12:54:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Look swim OP. You going to post video of it playing when done? Oh I will |
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Posted: 9/14/2016 11:11:39 PM EDT
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Well SHIT!!! You never want this to happen
http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/20160818_182158_zps7ae6daqy.jpg I was putting on some stain and rubbing it down and my thumb slapped the top of that area and WHACK!
All fixed now. I'll get back to y'all soon
and that is why I need to send mine to you for a rebuild, I have no patience and a bad temper, at that point I would have lost my shit and kicked it into kindling. |
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Posted: 9/16/2016 11:03:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: and that is why I need to send mine to you for a rebuild, I have no patience and a bad temper, at that point I would have lost my shit and kicked it into kindling. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Well SHIT!!! You never want this to happen http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/Edisla/20160818_182158_zps7ae6daqy.jpg I was putting on some stain and rubbing it down and my thumb slapped the top of that area and WHACK! All fixed now. I'll get back to y'all soon and that is why I need to send mine to you for a rebuild, I have no patience and a bad temper, at that point I would have lost my shit and kicked it into kindling. Don't forget to send your checkbook
What was it you had again? May not be bad at all. Make sure you pack it well |
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