Old Radios: The Radio Project is Done (Thanks to Russ' input) What a change!

The radio project?!

 April Fool's ! (Almost) The above isn't my radio, that was just my April Fool's Joke. Favorite holiday of the year, that one is. Always exactly one week before my birthday. Whew!!  That was a close one. ;) If you're interested in more info about this radio, this four minute video is pretty good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB2kr8l63m4. 

Me 'n my radio: Suzie Q and Squirrelly Two.

     Oh, what fun this proved to be! I not only learned new things about old radios, but I had the opportunity to witness and help restore a discarded beauty to her former self. Perhaps the two most important lesson I learned: Nothing is junk- unless you fail to see its potential.  And, never sell  yourself short. (Uh, excuse the pun).  Never assume you can't; the only can't that stopped anyone - not trying.     As I eluded to in this month's quote on our home page, ""If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.  - Thomas Edison    Have fun.  Astound yourself.

The transformation is complete. Ugly Duckling to...

Viola! my Beautiful Swan. Here's Squirrelly Two in all her glory- lighted dial and working too!

     Thank you for all the interest in my project. I have enjoying sharing it with everyone. If anyone has a pet project they'd like to share with Russ' Old Radio Repair- we'd love to see it.

     Till next time- when, who knows what I'll be up to....Oh, by the way- the answer to the question, can you sand, finish, and re-sand a radio too many times? Is, apparently, no. ;)

Regards,

Sue

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