Win a Penguin restoration

[treefrog]

Interesting, the wrappers I shared still had MacDonalds on them, which apparently changed in 1965… so had various designs… I am sure the biscuits were a lot bigger, wider and thicker judging by pictures and the chute… I guess the usual fat police or shrinkflation.

[coppinpr]

And of course, the wrapper shown on your machine is correct for that early one with the gold left side.

[cheeky]

Thank you both.

I just happen to still have info John saved for reference

1. Thoroughly wash the cabinet after you have dismantled it completely.

2. Sand down every part, beginning with medium sandpaper down to sanding with fine sandpaper. I use the sponge pad type ones at this stage because you can get in all the corners. Make sure you get all old varnish off and have smooth finish.
nb: It is vital in my opinion to be careful of NOT sanding across the grain but always along the grain.
If you don't you will see the marks across the grain after finishing. I never use a machine as you will see orbital marks all over it.
The final finish is dependent on the work you do here so don't rush it or cut corners the work you put into this will determine the outcome.

3. Clean cabinet and door parts with white spirit to clear out the grain of dust.

4. At this stage fill any holes etc with Colron neutral wood filler.

5. Use Colron wood reviver (B&Q) as per instructions on tin. This will revive the wood, prevent future splitting through dryness and raise the grain.

6. I stained mine with one coat of Colron Peruvian mahogany as the woods were all different colours and then this enhanced the grain.

7. Staining raises the wood a little so it is best to very lightly sand the cabinet and then wipe over again quickly and lightly with cloth in white spirit to clear the grain out.

8. Varnish using half inch brush up and down the grain using Ronseal Outdoor varnish, satin. B&Q sell a small tin of this. If you need to, apply a second coat. Run your hand over cabinet. If you feel any raised bits just lightly sand over.

9. You're done, just send me a photo.

Email again if I can help.