Pots working & veneer choices to make
Currently waiting for some DeOxit Faderlube for battling the dead spots in the l-pad pots, but yesterday I turned each knob 10-15 times from zero to max with the system turned off, and it went away, maybe I got some corrosion out of the way. However, I noticed that one of the pots were much less resistant than the others, so lube is probably a good idea anyways. :)
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yggdrasil
I'm into software development, so the company is far out of the industry. Worth a try.
Cool! I'll give it a shot as soon as I have confirmed with the manufacturer that I can still use Tite-Bond II even if it is water based.
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Looked into oakwoodveneer and shipping alone is almost $200(!), yikes!
To those of you who get your veneer from oakwood, 10 mil paper backed premium is what I want, right? In the youtube video below a representative from the company has a little presentation on the different qualities, and 22 mil seems a bit thick(?) The thickness given does not include the actual veneer, only the paper, so 10 mil is actually thicker in total.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk8xxCyfXA4
More on Decoflex & water based glues
^ Thanks, looks like that may be a better option, but have to do some measurements to be sure that each sheet covers the whole depth of the speaker.
More on Decoflex & water based glues
Reply from manufacturer of Decoflex Veneer, and here she goes
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Hello,
I see in your manual for decoflex that you recommend against water based glue.
I want to restore some vintage loudspeakers with American walnut, and are following a DIY forum for the process. However, all the people there use a water based glue to attach their veneer to the substrate.
Why should I not use a water based glue with your decoflex, please?
I'm very tempted to defy your manual and use water based, but what can happen if I use water based, please?
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Hello
We recommend contact glue and why not water based glue
1) veneer might become wavy when it comes in touch with water
2) allow enough time until the glue is completele dried out otherwise after lacquering there might appear cracks in the veneer after some time
So it doesn't seem that problematic as potential waves will be ironed out anyways. Looks like he is implying that I can go ahead, but should wait for the adhesive to dry before going on with oiling (laquering = oiling?)... Sent him a follow up, he won't get rid of me that easily :D
Excess supply of t-nuts and bolts
Got the faderlube and bolts+nuts yesterday. I'll be having an excess supply of t-nuts and bolts (allen key). If anybody needs a few, you can have them you cover shipping (through paypal). Will be sent from Norway.