Murphy A168 cabinet - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

D o i v e · 23rd Mar 2011, 1:58 pm

I've been restoring my lovely old Murphy A168 cabinet, which attracted the attention of woodworm about 15 years ago. It's been thoroughly soaked in woodworm treatment, and all the resulting flight holes carefully filled with brown wood filler, which is slightly different from the veneer colour. The veneer overall is in reasonable condition, but I will need to stain the cabinet to cover the filled flight holes. What would the best stain be for a cabinet of this vintage to produce the 'correct' look? I don't want to end up with a brand new looking radio, rather keep some of the character of the old finish if possible.

SeanStevens · 23rd Mar 2011, 3:44 pm

I have a 'flight hole' infested Lissen - I've filled and painted the filler the same colour as the veneer (as close as I could anyway).

SEAN

D o i v e · 24th Mar 2011, 12:19 am

I think I'm going to have to paint the filled flight holes, then give the whole chassis a coat of a suitable stain or paint. I want something that will still show off the veneer, and not just a plain brown surface. I was wondering what finishes others have used on similar radios?

24th Mar 2011, 10:11 am

Wood dyes leave the grain unlike stains that cover it. Colron do a good range.

Radio_Dave · 24th Mar 2011, 6:14 pm

If you are keeping the original finish I would advise using wax furniture repair sticks rather than filler

23rd Mar 2011, 1:58 pm	#1
D o i v e Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glenrothes, Fife, UK. Posts: 26	Murphy A168 cabinet I've been restoring my lovely old Murphy A168 cabinet, which attracted the attention of woodworm about 15 years ago. It's been thoroughly soaked in woodworm treatment, and all the resulting flight holes carefully filled with brown wood filler, which is slightly different from the veneer colour. The veneer overall is in reasonable condition, but I will need to stain the cabinet to cover the filled flight holes. What would the best stain be for a cabinet of this vintage to produce the 'correct' look? I don't want to end up with a brand new looking radio, rather keep some of the character of the old finish if possible.

23rd Mar 2011, 3:44 pm	#2
SeanStevens Octode Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bath, Somerset, UK. Posts: 1,033	Re: Murphy A168 cabinet I have a 'flight hole' infested Lissen - I've filled and painted the filler the same colour as the veneer (as close as I could anyway). SEAN __________________ There are only 10 types of people, those who understand the binary system, and those who don't.

24th Mar 2011, 12:19 am	#3
D o i v e Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glenrothes, Fife, UK. Posts: 26	Re: Murphy A168 cabinet I think I'm going to have to paint the filled flight holes, then give the whole chassis a coat of a suitable stain or paint. I want something that will still show off the veneer, and not just a plain brown surface. I was wondering what finishes others have used on similar radios?

24th Mar 2011, 10:11 am	#4
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Murphy A168 cabinet Wood dyes leave the grain unlike stains that cover it. Colron do a good range.

24th Mar 2011, 6:14 pm	#5
Radio_Dave Nonode Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 2,543	Re: Murphy A168 cabinet If you are keeping the original finish I would advise using wax furniture repair sticks rather than filler