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Restoring a WECo Bell Box

Started by cihensley@aol.com, April 15, 2011, 11:41:35 AM

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cihensley@aol.com

I acquired this as representative of vintage craftsmanship. Oak tongue and grove construction just to enclose a bell. I will brighten the oak finish with the wood restorer recommended by Doug Rose, and have the gongs, clapper cover and clapper cover screws re-nickeled.

Chuck

cihensley@aol.com

Here is the restored bell box.

Chuck

Dennis Markham


JorgeAmely

Hats off to you sir for the excellent craftsmanship.
Jorge

Doug Rose

Chuck....it is a beauty. The old wood clean up like new, great grain! The new nickel is amazing.....Doug
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