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fred taylor
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Post subject: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: May Sun 19, 2019 4:04 am |
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Ray P
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Post subject: Re: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: May Mon 20, 2019 6:31 pm |
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Freeman
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Post subject: Re: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: May Mon 20, 2019 9:37 pm |
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Beautiful. I love how it displays the different shades of the grain. Excellent job.
Freeman
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ychris
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Post subject: Re: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: May Wed 22, 2019 3:48 am |
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Dear God! that's a beautiful job!
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Scott
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Post subject: Re: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: May Wed 22, 2019 12:39 pm |
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Joined: Jan Thu 01, 1970 1:00 am Posts: 5762 Location: Montvale NJ, 07645
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I think the high gloss looks pretty darn good on that radio. Great job.
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fred taylor
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Post subject: Re: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: May Thu 23, 2019 4:00 am |
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Joezenithman
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Post subject: Re: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: May Thu 23, 2019 5:22 am |
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Joined: Jan Thu 01, 1970 1:00 am Posts: 826 Location: Crossville, TN USA
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Superb Fred, simply superb. Looks a lot better than when I brought it to you. The new shop is like a new palette for the Master!
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radiorich
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Post subject: Re: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: May Sun 26, 2019 6:02 am |
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Hello Fred, nice job and Joe what beautiful set you have I love it's design .
Sincerely Rich
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phlogiston
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Post subject: Re: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: May Fri 31, 2019 3:02 pm |
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Joined: Dec Thu 31, 2009 4:28 pm Posts: 4767 Location: Under the Blue skys of OR 97524
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Well, the first one looks good. The second one might be ok if you buff it out.
_________________ "I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine" http://russoldradios.com/
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fred taylor
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Post subject: Re: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: Jun Mon 03, 2019 3:53 pm |
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Joined: May Fri 10, 2013 4:09 am Posts: 1827 Location: Dallas Tx
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No buff on that would allow rubbing compound to get into any pores not completely filled in the wood grain, if higher level of gloss is desired I would scuff and re clear the cabinet with higher gloss lacquer.
Last edited by fred taylor on Jun Mon 03, 2019 5:50 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Joezenithman
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Post subject: Re: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: Jun Mon 03, 2019 5:47 pm |
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I don't think the question of original factory finish will ever be settled. We simply weren't there to observe and prove a point, so the best we can do is guess. I don't know whether any or all manufacturers put on high gloss or semi-gloss or satin finishes on their radios when sold brand new. I have seen a lot of radios in pretty good original shape and most of them looked to me like they had a semi-gloss or satin finish. I have done a couple in high gloss and thy just don't look original to me. But what do I know!
My preference is semi-gloss lacquer and whether or not it approximates the original finish (I think it does) that's what I use when I refinish a cabinet. And I asked Fred to put that on this one.
Won't settle the debate, but radios are like women, we don't all prefer blondes or red heads.
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phlogiston
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Post subject: Re: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: Jun Mon 03, 2019 9:52 pm |
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Joined: Dec Thu 31, 2009 4:28 pm Posts: 4767 Location: Under the Blue skys of OR 97524
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Well, there are books. So "we" do know.
Also, even a flat finish should have the grain filled.
_________________ "I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine" http://russoldradios.com/
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fred taylor
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Post subject: Re: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: Jun Mon 03, 2019 10:33 pm |
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Joined: May Fri 10, 2013 4:09 am Posts: 1827 Location: Dallas Tx
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phlogiston wrote: Well, there are books. So "we" do know.
Also, even a flat finish should have the grain filled. Yes without grain filler even with flat gloss level wouldn't look too good. I wonder how the factory took care of that problem, filling the grain for a smooth finish? Most radios I find that have never been touched seem to have a semi gloss that has crazed over the years but you can still see the gloss level ok. With layers of wax buildup on some cabinets. I think with semi gloss you cant go wrong.
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phlogiston
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Post subject: Re: Rare Atwater Kent 509 refinish Posted: Jun Tue 04, 2019 2:50 am |
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Joined: Dec Thu 31, 2009 4:28 pm Posts: 4767 Location: Under the Blue skys of OR 97524
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fred taylor wrote: No buff on that would allow rubbing compound to get into any pores not completely filled in the wood grain, if higher level of gloss is desired I would scuff and re clear the cabinet with higher gloss lacquer. As I said the grain should be filled even for semi-gloss. For those that have issues with a gloss finish, this is usually due to poor craftsmanship in the preparation. If the veneers are not flat, you will see it. If the panels are warped, you will see it. If the grain is not filled, you will see it. I have often heard that a gloss finish looks "wavy' or 'like a bad mirror'. This would be due to the prep issues. Understanding that these things need to be done near perfectly is why many amateurs, lacking tools and skills will use a flat-er finish. Professionals purchase so little gloss lacquer anymore that it is hard to find. Can you guess why they don't like it? MORE WORK. They prefer a "distressed finish" where any mistake is "intentional". Looking at an 80 year old LACQUER finish to judge tone and gloss would be the equivalent of doing the same with an automotive finish. BUT, like with the car, you can wet-sand and polish to make a better judgement - try it. I think that a lot of "finishers" hope that if they say radios were semi-gloss enough times it will become true - there is a lot of that today. So it really comes down to ability, determination and expense. If you plan to skimp on any of these - go with semi-gloss. If you need proof of factory finishes there are a lot of pictures and period publications stating the gloss level. Study a few of those. For me, I am going to stop giving free advise, after all, I no longer offer finishing services. But I still do appraisals. Good luck
_________________ "I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine" http://russoldradios.com/
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