Fairbanks Morse 8A What kind of wood/ veneer is this?

lewiss · **Joined:** Aug Mon 20, 2018 6:33 pm **Posts:** 18

Hi Guys,
Veneer on top is ruined and needs to be replaced, what type of wood is this?
I was thinking of replacing the top with the same type as the sides.
Thank you for your help !!

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Lewis

mrx · **Posted:** Feb Tue 26, 2019 12:24 am

Walnut?

madsowry · **Posted:** Feb Tue 26, 2019 3:52 am

The sides look like walnut so chances are the top is walnut, too. Have fun and make it work.

egg · **Posted:** Feb Tue 26, 2019 4:17 am

Your radio is... Fairbanks Morse model 8AC-2 with chassis 8A

▲ https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/fairbanks_8a_1.html#c

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fyi... Refinishing Fairbanks-Morse 8AC-2
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American walnut (▼crown cut).

Greg.

roguethistle · **Posted:** Feb Tue 26, 2019 5:16 am

most definitely walnut.

lewiss · **Joined:** Aug Mon 20, 2018 6:33 pm **Posts:** 18

Thanks guys!!!
Bought walnut veneer for the top, waiting for it to arrive.
Thank you Greg for the previous post, looks like they wanted to use Van Dyke Brown, I just tested Perfect Brown and it matches "perfectly" with the trim. Van Dyke is way too dark.

I have the chassis restored and working, I will post photos on the electrical forum when I get a chance.

For now the cabinet is stripped, I used Citrus Strip from home depot, works great ! followed by a few wipe downs using lacquer thinner.
I will use Mohawk Ultra Clear Gloss for the the cabinet with Perfect Brown for the trim.
Will post photos when done.

Lewis

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