The Dude Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 This weekend I stumbled upon a great deal on some Klipsch speakers, I guess you figured they were Klipsch that's why I am here. But to the point some that I might be keeping are the Fortes and Academy, which are both oak oiled. One of the Fortes has a few spots such as a water ring that looks like someone try to rub out which now looks like raw wood, and a burn mark. The kgs that a I also scored with them, don't have any damage just dull looking. And the Academy has a slight water ring that isn't noticeable. I guess my question is what do I use to care for and shine up some oak oiled products, plus on the Fortes with the raw wood is there any helping these such finish sanding the top a to even it out, then re oiling them. Would like to get these prettied up in case I decide to sell or just to look nice were ever they go in my home. Also how do the grills come off on the Fortes and Academys, and the Fortes grills look like they need some serious cleaning I don't know if its just aging or that's how they are suppose to look but it looks as if they have a brownish hue. thanks Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 to get the stain out you have to lightly sand 120 -180 grit. i use a dewalt orbital sander. klipsh uses boiled linseed oil so thats what everyone uses. i just did the same to my walnut belle. if you don't need to sand the sides just use steal wool and then apply the oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Let me suggest that you don't use steel wool when working with oak. Iron (the major component of steel) is infamous for reacting with the tannin in the oak to form a black stain. You can Google. I do suggest a Scotchbrite pad. No iron in such things. I've never really agreed with the use of boiled linseed oil -- but everyone has their own thoughts. Please observe warnings about fire hazards. You can use regular old furniture oil like the many lemon sented mineral oils available at the grocery or HD. This seems to be what Klipsch has recommended to buyers. These do not build a finish. They eventually evaporate. But it is rewarding to reapply. If you want to build a finish, I recommend a wiping varnish like those from Minwax or Homer Formby. Wm McD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 thats good to know about the steel wool on oak. i really don't like oak because of the black stain in the grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Oak looks fake to me, I just got a good score. So I am not complaining. I do like some good oaks in different stains. But I think the way these sound the oak will grow on me. thanks for all the inputs duder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormin Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Watco Rejuvenating Oil. They sell it at Lowes. http://www.lowes.com/pd_144780-90-000000000000066051_0_?productId=3152967&Ntt=watco&Ntk=i_products&pl=1¤tURL=/pl__0__s?newSearch=true$Ntt=watcohttp://www.constantines.com/browseproducts/Watco-Rejuvenating-Oil.html'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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