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Varnished Machine--
oldsledz:
Have been watching this forum for over a year and wishing I had a B-12 and finally i found one in Quebec a week ago. The machine is a 1948 and was origninally a varnished one. It is now painted red and I want to get it back to the original finish. My question is, was the plywood birch or maple. Can't seem to tell. Great site, thanks.
Frank Lowell
Newry, Maine
the old trucker:
According to Cam McLean, he says the original frames were made from maple & the plywood used then was 1/4" birch. I'm not sure but I think he used a spar varnish on his machines.
Do you have any pictures to show what she looks like now ??
oldsledz:
Thanks Old Trucker. I think it is birch. I am not too good at getting photos on the site so bear with me.
Frank
Averyman:
Welcome Frank..
My '51 B-12 is constructed with birch veneer over a maple frame. Outer finish is varnish with a deep red pinstriping.
Clarence
the old trucker:
Averyman, how thick is the veneer on your machine ? Your machine is original too, isn't it ?
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