Lovely, working Zenith wood radio model 5S-127
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L ovely, working Zenith wood radio model 5S-127 manufactured in 1937 by the Zenith Radio Corp. of Chicago, Illinois. This radio plays standard broadcast and short-wave. This is a superb example of one of the most sought after Zenith tombstone radios. This radio is the classic "black-dial" Zenith, a sure eye-catcher! CHASSIS: This radio has new capacitors and a new safe power cord was installed, resistors were checked and replaced if out of tolerance, tubes checked and replaced as needed. All moving parts were cleaned and lubricated. The radio was cleaned inside and out. Knobs,and dial move as they should, and the radio picks up many stations across the dial. ABOUT THE CABINET FINISH: My whole lacquer finishing process takes approximately 3 weeks, from the first coat of lacquer to the final rub. I build up about 12 to 15 coats of lacquer over a 2 week long period, with a light wet sanding using 800 grit sandpaper on every third coat. When I feel I have built up enough lacquer, I begin wet sanding with 1000, 2000 and 4000 grit sandpaper. I then rub out the finish with fine cut rubbing compound, and finally a super fine glazing compound. No wax. As you can see, itâe(tm)s more than an afternoons work applying a few zealous glossy coats of lacquer. I only use professional quality Mohawk nitrocellulose based lacquer only, never water
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