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OldTechFan96 · 26th Aug 2018, 11:38 am

The wood for the base I bought was 6mm thick compared to the 7/8mm of the original. So I used a slice of the original base which had a cutout for the TT base.

The new base was glued in place and held with some panel pins. The old segment was glued with PVA and clamped.

Cut outs were made for the hinges using a rotary tool.

The rexine was straightforward to reglue. More PVA and clamping.

Finally, the rear door was screwed into place. The screws were a bit rough.

To do:

The battery holder and TT base need to be installed. The teak ends need to be treated. I usually use teak oil but I would like to try Danish oil for a change. I think it gives a glossy finish.

26th Aug 2018, 11:38 am	#14
OldTechFan96 Octode Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 1,181	Re: Roberts R707 Cabinet Advice The wood for the base I bought was 6mm thick compared to the 7/8mm of the original. So I used a slice of the original base which had a cutout for the TT base. The new base was glued in place and held with some panel pins. The old segment was glued with PVA and clamped. Cut outs were made for the hinges using a rotary tool. The rexine was straightforward to reglue. More PVA and clamping. Finally, the rear door was screwed into place. The screws were a bit rough. To do: The battery holder and TT base need to be installed. The teak ends need to be treated. I usually use teak oil but I would like to try Danish oil for a change. I think it gives a glossy finish.