Antique Record Player Cabinet Restoration - It plays music again :)

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I'm just scrubbing off any grime to maximize glue adhesion. Some big chunks are missing. I'll have to fill it in later. Before the glue is completely dry, I want to add some screws too. Even after drilling a hole, I'm scared of splitting the leg. Yup, lots of filling to be done. Ready to walk again, maybe even run. This was originally a phonograph cabinet, but it was repurposed. Original Not original Original function Repurposed function Original door mechanisms are still intact. But magnets were installed for the new bifolding doors. Missing crank. Shelving rails Oh, it also came with a top. These old pins are valuable loot. This video's sponsor is "Milanote" "Milanote" is a tool for organizing your ideas and projects into visual boards. Before I even start talking about it, keep in mind that "Milanote" is free to use with no time limit. 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The best part is you can share your board with others for collaboration, and since "Milanote" is free to use, you can share it with anyone and get brainstorming right away. Whether you're a student, designer, project manager, or someone who just wants a place to journal in a more visual way, (Use it however you want, it's YOUR board!) I'm sure you can find value from having a place to map out your work. so I highly recommend that you try out "Milanote". (Use the link in the description and start using Milanote for FREE!!) You can sign up for free with no time limit using the link in the description. This veneer obviously has to come off. I'll hit the stubborn spots with a heat gun to soften the glue. This original shelf was partially cut. I'll put it out of its misery. Now I want to cover the insides with new panels. These are scavenged back panels from past projects. Here's some keyboard sounds, for your listening pleasure. Glue and nails should be plenty strong. I'll put some weights on it. Minor scratches can be sanded down. Expectation Reality This brave piece of scrap wood has volunteered for shelf duty. My goal is to restore this cabinet to its original function as a record cabinet. Nail reinforcement. I purchased a record player for this piece, and it will sit right here. Dividers for records. Let's take a fishing break. This wood epoxy will be harder than wood once it dries in a day or so. A sign of previous veneer repair. Major chipping here too. I don't think I can repair these damages seamlessly, so instead I will replace it. The edge of this veneer was coming apart to begin with. Happens from years of moisture. Now where can I find the same veneer... I need to verify that it's a compatible donor. Looks close enough to me! Now this seam needs to disappear. I'll add the same strip on the other door set for symmetry. These holes have become loose. They need to be plugged then re-holed. Skewers from food are always saved in my house for this purpose. These strips will hide the dents and chips on this edge. The screw holes on the doors were also packed with skewers. This is the same panel I used for the inside. This water ring luckily isn't too deep and is sanding right out. Hole for record player cable. I've been really liking tung oil. Squid game socks. Now, for the legs, I want to try something new to hide this wood epoxy repair. But first, I'll use stain to hide some veneer flaws. Using a water based stain in Dark Oak, I'll make the legs dark to hide the repairs. I want to blend the stain into the tung oil finish around this point. Blending with wet brush. I'll quickly dry the first coat, then hit it with a second. You can see it's still visible after one coat. Now there's just one last step before the final reveal. Brasso is my go-to polish for hardware. It's fantastic. You can always find the products I use in my videos in the description :) And we are done. Unfortunately I can't let it play for copyright reasons :(
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Channel: Modern Makeovers
Views: 246,210
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Keywords: modern makeovers, modern makeover, restoration, furniture restoration, phonograph cabinet, record cabinet, antique restoration, record player, how to fix veneer, peeling veneer, chipped veneer
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Length: 26min 27sec (1587 seconds)
Published: Thu Feb 01 2024
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