secretplayer Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I have an old set of 70's Cornwalls. Original raw birch and now in bad shape. Small areas where veneer is chipped off and they are stained and DIRTY. Very small tear in one woofer. They need grill cloths and the frame. 1. Best option to refinish 2. Way to get grill cloths on to (any) substituted frame? 3. Simple woofer repair? They will be used in a garage system and will be powered by a refurbed Fisher 500C. All suggestions WELCOMED! Thanks - SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusruler Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 this is my method, it's worked for 4prs of speakers. 3pr of heresys, and 1 pr of cornwalls. 1st i remove all components. less chance of damage, and much easier to move around. especially the cw's. then, if all chips are small enough, i fill them with a stainable wood filler. after they completely dry, i start the process of sanding. i use a bosch 5" sander, and i start with 60 grit, then 80, then 100, then finish with a 220 grit sandpaper. then i apply 3 coats of danish oil..... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00176TCU0 ..... with 220 grit between each coat. then i apply 3 coats of poly..... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DT1XZ8 ...... sanding between with 220. here is a thread for one of my projects....http://community.klipsch.com/forums/t/148422.aspx and my cw's......http://community.klipsch.com/forums/t/144840.aspx good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Fixing your small cone tear is easy. Remove the woofer and work the damaged area of the cone back into position as best you can then apply a small quantity of white wood glue (PVA) and with a needle and work it into the tear so the edges are wet. Let dry an hour or two then with an small art brush paint the area of the tear with a thin layer of white glue on the Back side of the cone. Larger damage may require a small paper patch of thin card stock over the damaged area applied to the Back side of the cone. That should have you back good as new. Best regards Moray James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAKE Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 You might be able to find another forum member that can help with the wood refinishing, if were are geographiclly desirable. I have been sanding up to 400 grit and using 0000 steelwool between coats -smooooth as glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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