Gilbert

Hi Dean: Based on what I've read, your are correct about mixing the Boiled Linseed Oil with Mineral Spirits. I recently learned that the first coat should be a mixture of 60% BLO to 40% MS. After that they (Fine Wood Worker Website) recommend following up with pure BLO. I don't know about that paste wax though. My once sticky speakers (Back Away Geo1) now look like-new, with excellent grain detail, a very smooth surface and a natural looking wood shine finish. That 600grit workout really paid off. As for my screw up creating those sticky spot, I learned from my mistake. It won't happen again.

Dean, I wanted to replace my old insulation with the same/origional type material. I will use the type you refered me too though if all else fails. Thanks anyway.

It is OK to mix these 2 particular finishes together. In fact master wood workers/finisher's prefer too mix finishes together. The link below should provide some additional information. However, I don't understand why anyone would want to put anything but an origional type finish on such a fine product as a KLIPSCH speaker. http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/pages/w00076.asp I recently refinished some 67 Cornwall's. Final sanding was accomplished with 600 grit. After all my laboring, I learned the hardway about the price you pay if you apply too much boiled linseed oil. My first mistake was not wiping the excess off after 15 or 20 min. My second mistake was applying an additional coat on top of an already sticky (in spotty areas) surface. FYI, boiled linseed oil is actually not boiled, it's cured by blowing hot air across it. The cured/boiled linseed oil is prefered for the denser woods types. Boiled linseed oil dries faster than raw linseed oil. Check out "Bird" brand Linseed oil's web page for additional information about linseed oil (boiled or raw). RUBBING OFF THE STICKY SPOTS SUCKS!

Does anyone have some origional speaker insulation? I've redone a pair of old cornwalls, and all I need is the insulation before I put them back together. BB member "hightone" said he had some for me, but then told me he sold it a week later. I'm still looking. Your help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Thanks Good2, I'll give Freeman a call tommorrow and make arrangements to ship the woofer. See ya.

Dale ....Moon You guys are f@!king nuts!!

Correctomudo, Forte's

Those are really gorgeous Jim. I hope a BB member gets'em.

MBM: I don't have personal experience with the Klipsch, but my brother-in-law does. He's one of the stereo guru's on this forum. Prior to purchasing my velodyne I asked him a similar questions and he mentioned to me that his velodyne sub was much more efficient at moving air than his Klipsch Sub. Better low's.

Dave: The screws have a 5/16 inch head. A very very common size for selfdrilling sheet metal screws. However,a 8mm also works. By the way, if it was'nt for that 8mm socket taped to the Vault, Rick (Josh's shipper) and I would have been screwed (get it!) when preparing to ship Josh's Cornwall's. Thanks for doing that.

hey Good2: that's pretty bazzar. Your 1966 K33 woofers are very, very different from my 67's. Mine have a square magnet. What's up with that? When did they change? Why?

Davemar: Love that photo, You da man! The manly man!

Thank you Hightone. That takes care of my FIRST QUESTION. On another note, I finally typed-in the right phrase/words with the search engine and found some good advice and leads on grill cloth and woofer repairs. HIGHTONE: I SENT YOU A PRIVATE MESSAGE WITH MY SHIPPING INFORMATION. DID YOU RECIEVE IT?

Good2: The insulation is attached to the wood with brass staples. The metal is bronze'ish in color anyway. The string spans between staple connection points providing continuity helping to hold down the insulation. The string also appears to stitch the layers of tissue-like insulation together, but I'm not positive. I had to tear (carefully) the old insulation out. The insulation was prematurely deteriorated (in one speaker only) because it appears the previous owner had repeatedly removed the motor-board. It's a tight fit to work a screwdriver, If care is not executed during removal of the screws that attach the motor-board, your fist/hand will rub against the insulation at the side. I don't know how the insulation on the back panel got to be in such bad condition though. God I wish my digital camera was working! See ya.

Hi Guy's: Yesterday I went to Dallas to pickup a pair of Cornwalls that I bid on (and obviously won) at ebay. They're a pair of vintage 1967's with the vertically oriented horns. I want to refurbish them to like-new ORIGINAL condition. I've read alot of post by BB member "HDBRbuilder"; He really seems to know his stuff when it comes to careing for the veneer. So I think I'm covered in that department. I would highly recommend anyone looking to revive the condition of their oiled veneers, read HDBRbuilder's posts. He's definetly the man on Klipsch veneer. However, I have questions concerning the following: FIRST QUESTION: I spent this morning carefully removing the old deteriorated interior insulation material and would like to know if anyone could provide a recommendation on what type of material to use as a replacement. The texture of original insulative material is similar to good quality toilet paper (forgive me for that comparison), with about a 150 layers per insulative sheet. SECOND QUESTION: The previous/origional owner recently had one of the woofers replaced with a new one (K33). I would like to have the original woofer re-coned by a Klipsch Pro and would appreciate any referals. Also, what is the new woofer worth? Should I hold on to it, or sell it? THIRD QUESTION: One of the speakers came with the grill cloth removed. The other has it attached. The condition of the grill on the speaker with it attached is about 95%+. Damn near perfect! The other (loose) grill is in 75% to 80%. It has a small wear spot that's about 3/4" to 1" in dia, it not a hole, but it bothers me. Anyway, I would appreciate some advice for re-attaching the loose grill; Or, if possible, I would like to obtain new grill material and redue both speakers with it. The original material is mostly Brown with a tastefully beautiful touch of black thread weaved into it. Can anyone provide me with a speaker grill source? FINAL QUESTION (for today): ALL the internal components appear in very good condition. The speakers sound awsome. But, being that I'm going to have these beauties all taken apart for the insulation replacement and grill repair, should I go ahead and re-wire the components..... I'm thinking no, leave them original; But then mabe I could inprove them by re-soldering connections with a good quality wire. What do you guy's think? Thanks, and I'll send some photo's once when I get my digi camera fixed.

Fini: I was the BB-member who passed the Cornwall Vault to Josh. I received it from David. The empty weight of the vault is approx. 100lbs. Empty-weight shipping cost via Forward Air was quoted at $30.00 from Tulsa, OK to Chicago, IL. When laying in the shipping position the Vault's dimensions are approximately (2'-8"H x 3-2"W x 3-8"L). These dimensions do not included the height of the wooden pallet (so add approx. 5" to the height). The pallet which is secured to the bottom of the vault, and is needed to facilitate forklift loading and unloading by the shipping company. Dean: Thank you so very, very much for having the Cornwall Vault constructed. The construction of the vault is first class and it has served me well. I hope that future users of the vault will continue to keep us BB-members "Klipsch'ters" informed of it's whereabouts. Josh, enjoy your Cornwalls.

Hey CB: My eyes and keyboard are also on full alert also. I'm going to try and git'em. See ya!

I got my Cornwalls and their beeeaauuuutifuuul. Their oiled Oak veneer finish is damn near perfect. Just a couple of very minor dings. Thanks to fellow Klipsch'ter Dave, they were shipped in the all important, all safe & cushioned Cornwall bullet proof steel case (see attached photo). They were truely shipped in FIRST CLASS style. I wanted to show you guys some more pictures, but don't know how to attach more than one photo. Anyway, a picture of the case is included. The lid is removed and I stood the case on its side to access the speakers. This was the best sale transaction ever, it could not have been any smoother. No way. I LOVE IT!! Dave, you da man!

I'm still looking for a pair of Cornwall's in very good condition. Email me if you find some, thanks. Email to: duphas@valornet.com

Howdy Ear and Fellow Klipsch'ters: Thank you for you input, suggestions and opinion's on Home Theater Equip. I now have some good solid leads on alternate consideration that I was'nt aware of. I will look into the other brands mentioned, and try to listen with an open mind. Thanks again guy's. Regards, Gilbert

Hi Craig: Yes, I contacted the guy in Texas, but he lives an easy 6hrs + from where I live, and he will not ship the speakers. I can't say a blame him either. Anyway, his Cornwalls are laquered Birch. I'm sure there beauties, and when I get his photo's I'll really scrutinize'em. If they are a clean as he described; Then I guess I could be making a road-trip soon. But, unless their unusually beautiful, I'll continue to hold out for a pair in Oiled Oak or Oiled Walnut or hopefully some type of exotic. Thanks for the lead, and if you hear of anything else, please let me know. Thanks again.

Hi Triceratops: I was wondering if you ever sold those Cornwalls with the vertically oriented horns. If not, I have your money now. Thanks, and just checking. Regards, Gilbert

Hi Craig: Yes, I have a pair of K-horns, but they are very lonely and need some bud's to hang-out and jamb with. Those Cornwalls that were on Ebay told me they wanted to meet my K-horns, but they were charmed away by some sweet talking, money wheeling Flyboy. Anyway, don't feel bad, because I would have scarfed'em up in a heartbeat, even against a fellow Klipsch'str. Take care, and see ya!!

I'm going to start building a Home Theater System within the next couple months, and I'm currently gathering information; That's where you come-in. My system will be relatively simple at first (just a 5 channel system), 2 fronts, 2 rears and a center channel. Anyway, I have K-horns in the front, Cornwalls (as soon as somebody sells me pair)for the rear and a Heresy for my center. So far I've been having a love-affair with Krell's TAS-Amplifier 200W x 5 @ 8ohms, and Krell's HTS 7.1 Processor. But they're cost is approaching the prohibative zone. I've hagled cost down (Down I say) to $6800.00 for the Amp and $4500.00 for the processor. However, I have a wife and would like to keep her too. So if I go with say McIntosh or Krell, I'll have to lie about the price. Anyway, if any of you guys has experience with Krell equipment, please share. Also, if you have any other recommendations, I'd like to hear'em. Your input and your time are appreciated, thanks guys.

It would be a sin to have those babies damaged. But they should arrive in the condition shown on the ebay site. A hefty insurance coverage is definitely warranted. Congrats on your new arrival . And don't forget, I'll take'em off your hands if you ever want to sell them. See ya!