perpetualapprentice Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm rehabbing a pair of Forte Is. The base front on one is in pretty bad shape so I'd like to rotate it, at least temporarily. Even if I make a new base it'll need to come off. Unfortunately, the bases are screwed and glued in place. Was this common practice at the factory or did someone add glue later on? It looks to be polyurethane based glue. Has anyone ever faced this problem? I'd like to remove it with little or no damage to the bottom veneer. All assistance appreciated. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perpetualapprentice Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Umm... that's embarrassing. I used a thin putty knife and the worst of the two bases came off. Glad the veneer is good and sturdy. My original efforts made it seem like the wood would lift with the glue. Guess it's time to open the back... Please also see my request in the garage sale area. Looking for a single copper badge for the grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Those Forte of yours will sound especially nice up on a 12" high four post stand. The picture attached is of a similar size cabinet on such a stand. The point of the excercise is to raise the level of the mid horn. The centre of the mid horn should be at your seated ear level. give it a try I am sure that you will be impressed with the results. Best regards Moray James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted February 20, 2013 Moderators Share Posted February 20, 2013 I removed all of mine and none were glued, a little stuck but no glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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