RCA 621TS in San Francisco area
 

Hi all-

I just obtained this RCA 621TS locally. It is complete except for one inner knob. The CRT tests weak, but I will not worry about that until the entire set is restored and I can see it in actual use.

Eric, if you are still keeping a database of 621s, this one is #6810.

Sweet - another 621 saved! Looks like the cabinet is in pretty good condition and you got the back :)

I have an extra set that might want to sell.

Congradulations Chris I saw this on craigslist but it was not in my budget. I am glad you got it. It went to a good home.

Chris, I'm sort of informally keeping a list so thank you.

I'm sure I have a knob for it, is it the 1/8" shaft or 1/4"?

Need to peep under mine's skirt & get the S/N, too..

A nice original example! It looks like it might be the walnut version, which always had a slight edge over the mahogany version.
Enjoy it. Taking everything into account it's still the top vintage TV IMHO.

I have extras as well. If Eric doesn't have one I can send one to you.

That looks like a keeper, Chris. Nice acquisition!

Thank you all for the nice comments, and to Eric and John for offering your spare knobs to me. The knob shaft is the smaller one of the two sizes, either 1/8" or 3/16" as opposed to the volume/power inner knob which is definitely 1/4 inch. I may have a spare here already, so I will let you both know.

After getting the set, I read the very informative discussion of 621 cabinets started by Tom (that was on ARF), and this appears to be more likely mahogany than walnut, especially judging by the center-section components and the left and right edge stripes. The center pieces (speaker grille, screen bezel, and center cover) are very dark brown, basically matching the bakelite knob color, and the edge stripes are either also very dark brown or may be black if that is typical. Where the finish on the edges and the middle section has chipped or worn off, the wood underneath does appear reddish, but I am a complete non-expert when it comes to wood and finishes.

The owner was a very nice man, who had done some research on these sets. He had inherited it from his uncle, who was the original owner, a number of years ago.

I may not get to any restoration work on this set for a while, as I have a few other projects in progress already, but I will keep you all informed when I do get going on it.

Chris,

I am a little late to the party but I too want to congratulate you on your recent addition to your "stuff". Hope you have the time and patience to get it to an even higher lever. Certainly, you have a good start. Looking forward to more information and the restoration thread!

Thanks, kvflyer. I do intend to restore it to nice, working condition.