L-Series cab refurbishing

[rdgrimes]

Planning to collect the entire 1982 L-series consumer catalog, L15-L150A. Question is what to do with the walnut veneer. My plan is to lightly sand and re-oil, but I'm not certain what to use for oil. Tung oil and plain vegetable oil come to mind, but is there some newer product that will preserve the original look and maybe be more durable?

[BMWCCA]

Well, you're off to a roaring start! http://ebayitem.com/110279725055
US $905.00. You're making a lot of us L150A owners here get itchy eBay fingers, I'm sure.
Guess you missed this discussion?http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/s...ad.php?t=21915

Are you shipping them, too? If so, you'll want to send this to the seller: http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/s...ad.php?t=10246

There's been a lot of recent discussion on refinishing. Use "search" for "linseed" or start here: http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/s...ad.php?t=15077

Have fun!

[rdgrimes]

The 150As are supposed to be shipped correctly, in 3 boxes, double-boxed.

I don't plan to buy any cabs that are trashed, only ones that need minimal polishing. Mostly I just want them all to look alike, hence the wondering about the oil to use. Linseed might be the ticket. They never had much of a finish when new, and that's the look I'm after - original. The cleaning step is a good idea though.

[BMWCCA]

There's a lot of other good info in Fred's thread if you read the whole thing. Also several suggestions in this thread http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/s...hlight=linseed, which I found by searching for "linseed".

Some of also like the Howard's products when the finish isn't that bad to start with: http://www.howardproducts.com/products.asp

All the best.

[Bill Hodge]

The 150As are supposed to be shipped correctly, in 3 boxes, double-boxed.

I don't plan to buy any cabs that are trashed, only ones that need minimal polishing. Mostly I just want them all to look alike, hence the wondering about the oil to use. Linseed might be the ticket. They never had much of a finish when new, and that's the look I'm after - original. The cleaning step is a good idea though.

I recommend block sanding with 320 grit paper, followed with several wiped-on coats of Libron oil. Wipe it on, wait a few minutes, and wipe it off with clean cloth, wait a few minutes and wipe off again. Repeat until there is no oil bleeding out of the wood. Let it cure for a few days, and repeat. Wear nitrile gloves and provide some ventilation. If you want a finish that feels like baby skin, block sand with the grain with 400 to 600 grit wet/dry paper while the surface is wet with oil. The 'dust' from sanding helps fill the grain, providing a smoother finish. Libron oil can be found at woodworkers shops.

gandalf

[grumpy]

One resource (for info, if nothing else):
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=16797