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25th Jun 2022, 3:10 pm | #1 |
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Rebuilding an EKCO PB199
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Thanks, also spotted those yesterday and ordered some. In the meantime today the cabinet is finished. Before starting, it looked like it belonged on a bonfire.
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25th Jun 2022, 3:50 pm | #2 |
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Re: 140pF x 6 silver mica
Hello Stephen.
That looks a little better than when I delivered it! Well done. Regards Steve. |
26th Jun 2022, 6:38 am | #3 |
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Re: 140pF x 6 silver mica
I have used NPO ceramics with good luck. 110-140 pf range Realignment would be required. Mil surp glass micas are also useable- if you can find any.
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26th Jun 2022, 6:51 am | #4 |
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Re: 140pF x 6 silver mica
WOW ten points on your woodwork recovery!!!!. That looks stunning.
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26th Jun 2022, 11:00 am | #5 |
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Re: 140pF x 6 silver mica
Fantastic ! what did you use to get that finish ,Mick.
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26th Jun 2022, 11:10 am | #6 |
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Re: 140pF x 6 silver mica
Its Rustoleum semi gloss lacquer
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26th Jun 2022, 8:11 pm | #7 |
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Re: Rebuilding an EKCO PB199
Superb!!
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26th Jun 2022, 9:33 pm | #8 |
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Re: Rebuilding an EKCO PB199
Brilliant! I’ve very impressed, it’s like new.
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27th Jun 2022, 9:16 am | #9 |
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Re: Rebuilding an EKCO PB199
That is a fantastic refinish. Having refinished many cabinets I know only too well that it's the painstaking removal of old paint and detritus from internal corners that is the most difficult and time consuming part of the job, not to mention achieving a flat, mirror like finish to the lacquer. Clearly, all expedited with panache here!
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