"The hide glue is a good choice for old furniture. It is compatible with the remnants of the glue used then. With the new glues, failure to remove all the old glue courts joint failure. "
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Tips for matching an existing finish
Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland Feb 27, 2022. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,My 1937 Model 16 had a piece of trim missing at the bottom. I was able to make a replacement piece out of walnut, but now I need to finish it to try and match the existing finish. Any advice?…Continue
WTB Scott 16 Volume Control
Started this discussion. Last reply by Karl Meyer Dec 29, 2021. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,I am all new to the world of E H Scott. I finally have my Model 16 in an Acousticraft Cabinet up and running. Unfortunately the volume control is failing. I had it apart and cleaned it and I…Continue
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"Yes. It’s rounded now. I didn’t realize that was a before sanding shot. My eyes are bad :). Definitely will be staining before glueing. I got some hide glue to make it reversible if necessary down the road."
"Be best to put a finish on your repair piece before gluing it to your cabinet.
Also, it is pretty much true that Walnut stain is fairly uniform across brands. But the variety of samples at the paint dept are the result of adding other colors to…"
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Easiest way for the inexperienced is to find a Minwax or other brand stain in a box store that matches the color close and then spray with satin lacquer that is available in box stores in spray cans.
Best…"
Tips for matching an existing finish
Hello,My 1937 Model 16 had a piece of trim missing at the bottom. I was able to make a replacement piece out of walnut, but now I need to finish it to try and match the existing finish. Any advice? This is my first time doing any kind of finish on a radio.KarlSee More
"Thanks for looking. I had already contacted Mark as a backup. He should have me covered. Thanks again"
"Karl - Sorry for the delay. I did dig out the parts chassis (had two) but both are missing the volume control. I thought one was more intact than it is. Try Mark Oppat as suggested - he has helped me in the past.
Kent"
"Hello,
I hope you had a good holiday. I just wanted to check in and see if you had a chance to lookout your parts chassis. Thanks again.
Karl"
"The Scott Model 16 in the Accousticraft cabinet should sound great with rich bass response. Mine sounded anemic after typical recapping. Eventually determined half the push-pull audio path was dead. Turned out to have my first example of a shorted…"
"Thank you! Please let me know.
Karl"
"I have a parts chassis here but won't be able to get at it and check on this until early next week. I suspect I can help, but I will let you know. Welcome to the group!!
Kent"
"Hello,
I have a new (to me) 1937 model 16. Serial number JJ 176. I bought it from a friend who go t it out of a collection in Sacramento, CA a few years back. Beyond that, I know nothing about its history. It is in an…"
WTB Scott 16 Volume Control
Hello,I am all new to the world of E H Scott. I finally have my Model 16 in an Acousticraft Cabinet up and running. Unfortunately the volume control is failing. I had it apart and cleaned it and I think its at the end of its life. I'm looking for a replacement. Ideally original but if anyone could point me in the direction of a suitable model replacement, that would work too. Thanks for any help.KarlSee More
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