Heres an example on this antique dresser I recently picked up. I then blend the jell stain out into the surrounding veneer with a dry larger natural hair brush.
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Even after sanding the old veneer usually looks darker.
Antique radio veneer. Apply stains and toners to match the original factory finish. Consequently it is prone to scratches and any attempt to strip the original finish will take the original pattern with it. Vintage pieces get exposed to heat humidity or the very worst water.
You could then hide it pretty well. Apply several coats of sanding sealer as necessary. Many veneer species are uniquely designed to faithfully represent architecture and design of specific time periods.
I just like the idea of using real veneer for antique radios but I may need to look into this later. As mentioned keeping a stash of old veneer scraps is a great way to make repair patches that are a closer match to the original wood. The veneer on many old radios is 116 to 120th thick.
ANTIQUE François OAK WOOD SECRETARY BOOKMATCHED VENEER 1890. The combination age and residual finish in the old veneer almost guarantees a different look than the new wood. The cabinet is made of solid American walnut with a walnut veneer front panel that is set down into the cabinet so you can hardly tell that it is veneer.
Do not attempt to refinish wood veneers if you want to maintain the radios value. Only the top veneer was real. Remove old damaged veneer and replace with new matching veneer.
As for patches of veneer showing I can cover almost anything with layers of jell stain. Just use a good natural artists brush and hide the cut marks. Box 2-V75 Carlisle MA 01741 TEL.
How to patch veneer Method was written by Floyd Sense Use putty only if the chip is in an inconspicuous place and youll be using a toner spray over it. The glue holding the veneer starts to release and this results in chips blisters or peeling. Antique Radio Classified PO.
Wood Veneer for Antique and Retro Furniture Restoration Woodworkers involved in antique and retro product and furniture restoration can find an exceptional product in wood veneer. 866 371 - 0512 toll free FAX. Flexible veneer will not work for patching since it is much thinner than the veneer used on antique radios.
Usually made of wood veneerswhich are simply thin slices of real wood laid over cheaper or less attractive woodantique radio cabinets are a graceful whimsical and nostalgic addition to any room. Be aware that veneer comes in more than one thickness and of course in any kind of wood you want. Grain fill the entire cabinet to provide for a smoother finish.
Take it to a professional. Flexible veneer is good when re-veneering a surface on a cabinet especially if the surface is curved - such as the arch on a cathedral style radio. I think it is beautiful.
If it can be easily seen Id go with replacement veneer. This particular set is a Model A-15 made in 1937. The front panel has wood grain in sections slanting in towards the center at an angle to form a V pattern.
Her age is visible in the dry cracked surface and the veneer is peeling and chipping in few areas. Jami Ray Vintage 1245 Main Street Lehi Ut. Heart and soul restoration projectwood veneer antique refinish stain and varnishing tips Restoration of my mid century record cabinet wood veneer antique.
The New York Times offers several of Paul Sanders radios including a Silvertone Chairside Radio made in 1937 that doubles as a table and costs 2875. By cutting deep grooves every 12 in the back of the door and gluing it to a 18 piece of mahogany plywood then cutting it down to eliminate the severely damaged veneer near the edges repairing remaining loose and cracked veneer and framing it with solid mahogany restored the door. The Zenith 6s321 is one of the sharpest looking Zenith table radios unfortunately the whole front surface was originally covered with photofinish--not real veneers--and is as thin as the lacquer.
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