Then remove the turntable most should just lift up and off a few have screw-down spindles.It may have been decades since the turntable was lifted.Apply steady, even upward pressure with your fingers on opposite sides of the turntable. It is possible to briefly re-dissolve the original shellac and lacquer finishes, but it is best to have experience with this reamalgamation method.When restoring a cabinet it is tempting to use one of the modern synthetic varnishes, which have a fine long-lasting finish, but lack the aged patina of the original shellac and varnish or the deep shine of the original lacquer. If a cabinet needs major refinishing, some collectors follow the methods described in the book, The Furniture Doctor by George Grotz. After 1925 fine satin lacquer finishes became the standard.The rule of thumb still seems to be if you can live with a cabinet as it is, it is best left unrestored. Until around 1925 most cabinets were finished with either several layers of hand rubbed shellac or with one or two coats of shellac followed by several coats of true varnish. ![]() It is amazing how much of the original finish can be brought out by a thorough cleaning and polishing. ![]() ![]() For cabinet restoration, try first the cleaning and polishing methods described by David Spanovich in his article which is posted on Tim Gracyks homepage.
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