Very nice!Originally Posted by Wardsweb
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Very nice!
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That is some awesome work, bravo!
Ok two hours of sanding and then just wiped them down with lacquer thinner. I'll let them dry for a day and then spray a couple more coats before final polishing. Even the patched came out very well. It is on the left speaker. Can you find it?
Spray two more coats? I thought you were brushing it on...
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You do pay attention. Yes I brush on 6-8 coats so it is really thick. The down side is it can be a bit wavy. So I block sand it down to glass smooth. I then spay a couple coats before doing a final sanding with some 600 grit. I then plan to polish them. First time at the polishing trick but it should work just like a car finish. This should give a lot of depth and a piano type finish.
Sure glad you recovered those puppies, that was such a sad sight...
Those are beautiful, I really need to start learning to apply veneer, makes me so jealous.
I'm really looking forward to seeing your final result!
Thats one great rescue! Love your woodworking skills. Keep them pictures rolling
-Tim
2213 + 2435HPL w/aquaplas + H9800 (Matsj edition)
That veneer looks 3D in the last pic, amazing.
Wow! Reading this thread from the beginning is quite a pleasurable ride through all of the efforts it takes to really produce something of substance.
Your speaker cabinets are just gorgeous and I am grateful that you shared this finishing process with us here at LH. I seem to be stuck in Walmart Black Exterior Semi-Gloss all of the time!
Please keep posting pictures of your incredible project and help us all to enjoy, at least, their look, as we may never be able to enjoy their inherent sound.
Happy Thanksgiving Day to all who celebrate it.
Scott.
One step above: "Two Tin Cans and a String!"
Longtime Alaskan Low-Fi Guy - E=MC² ±3db
FINALLY they are back playing in my living room. I was going to leave the grills off but you will notice the left dust cap is dented. That is compliments of our 6 year old grandson and his marshmellow gun. You can't leave kids alone for two minutes.
My wife said she wants the full grills cut down so the big horn is showing. Sounds like a neat look. What do you guys think about a 3/4 grill?
These have not been polished yet. I need to let them cure for a few weeks before I do that.
How about a custom sculptured foam grille?
That's how I've always imagined them.
Though that is still far from my reality.
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I hope I have done your great design justice. These would have never happened without you. Thank You!That's how I've always imagined them.
Though that is still far from my reality.
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You are quite welcome, but they would never have looked so wonderful without all of your hard work!
From having seen some of your previous work, I expected to see them turn out well, but it is gratifying to see them turn out so magnificently!
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Or some duct tape and rope for the grand kidsHow about a custom sculptured foam grille?
Seriously, that's why I always have the grilles on my L100 also, with two small kids in the house, no choice.
Aside from the dented dust cap, I can say that those look absolutely stunning, the finish is amazing!
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