I just picked up an Ambrola 30 in need of new veneer on both sides and top. Does anyone have a ?sure fire? method for removing the old veneer? The machine is also in need of a crank and grill.
Just as an aside my first cylinder machine was a 30 I purchased in 1968. I bought it instead of an engagement ring for my future wife. The marriage last almost as long as the Ambrola. I?ve not been an active collector for some time, but due try to get to Union every year to renew old friendships. This machine was just an offer I couldn?t refuse. Any help is appreciated. Bob From pokeefe571 Wed Nov 5 15:19:08 2003 From: pokeefe571 (Phil O'Keefe) Date: Sun Dec 24 13:10:25 2006 Subject: [Phono-L] Ambrola 30 Veneer Job? References: <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Bob: When I got my Amberola DX about 30 years ago, the veneer on the top was badly damaged and much of it was missing. The wood was pretty dry and I was able to pry off the remaining veneer with a putty knife. I sanded the top down and applied some new veneer using carpenters glue and a stack of encyclopedias to keep it flat while the glue dried. By the way, I got the new veneer in a lumber yard. After drying, I sanded down the new veneer, stained it, and then applied varnish. It doesn't look too bad for the work of a teenage kid! You might want to get Eric Reiss's book "The Compleat Phonograph". It goes into a lot of detail about refinishing damaged cabinets to achieve professional results. -Phil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Lemker" <[email protected]> To: "Phono List" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 2:50 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Ambrola 30 Veneer Job? I just picked up an Ambrola 30 in need of new veneer on both sides and top. Does anyone have a "sure fire" method for removing the old veneer? The machine is also in need of a crank and grill. Just as an aside. my first cylinder machine was a 30 I purchased in 1968. I bought it instead of an engagement ring for my future wife. The marriage last almost as long as the Ambrola. I've not been an active collector for some time, but due try to get to Union every year to renew old friendships. This machine was just an offer I couldn't refuse. Any help is appreciated. Bob _______________________________________________ Phono-l mailing list [email protected] http://t2.cwihosting.com/mailman/listinfo/phono-l_oldcrank.com
