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Old 10th Nov 2019, 6:39 am   #6
FStephenMasek
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Default Re: F. Stephen Masek's HMV468 restoration

I've made good progress. The capacitor block is rebuilt and ready to re-install. I stripped the cabinet today, revealing very nice wood grain on the front, and a water mark on the top, probably from a houseplant. I'll use wood bleach, and stain the top and sides to obtain an even color. The Marconiphone 276 schematic is the closest I have found to this model.



The capacitor block out and the top with the terminals removed
https://i269.photobucket.com/albums/...16%20small.jpg

The rebuilt capacitor block. I cut away unneeded parts of the can. I noticed that one corner of the can had shorted to a wire going to the rectifier tube. That edge is now gone, and I've patched that wire.
https://i269.photobucket.com/albums/...00%20small.jpg

I am grateful that the water damage on the top is not bad.
https://i269.photobucket.com/albums/...10%20small.jpg

The original grille cloth is made with red, olive green and gold yarn or thread.
https://i269.photobucket.com/albums/...26%20small.jpg

I saved the best for last in this post. Look at that beautiful veneer on the front which was hidden under the darkened and deteriorated old finish.
https://i269.photobucket.com/albums/...32%20small.jpg
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