greg928gts Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 I figured that if I was going to do this much work to these, I should put something really nice on for the veneer. Rosewood is such a great veneer for Khorns, with those big fronts, the elegance and formality of the finish really shows well. For me, iron-on veneer is very limited these days - to areas that are not able to be done in a vacuum bag. The difference in quality level of a veneered panel done in a vacuum bag as compared to iron on, is night and day. Same with the spray lacquer finishes I'm applying today - compared to spray bombing! I'm looking with such a critical eye these days, that I'm somewhat embarrassed by my past work and not sure if I'll ever be completely satisfied with my future work. Greg I would have thought you would be limited to iron on or contact cement for re-veneering jobs (where the cabinet is already built). I'm really confused by what appears to be the bass horn in a vacuum bag. I've never seen more than panels put in a vacuum bag... how do you keep it from being crushed? The amount of force in those things is amazing! The bass horns have enough structure inside to keep them from crushing. I did have to use panels to cover the side horn outlets to keep the bag from imploding into them. I used the blank panels that I made the side grill frames from to cover those openings. The modified bass horn just barely fits into the bag I have. If I had plans to do these on a regular basis, I would order a bag with a removable top frame. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Great work love the rosewood!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 I haven't done a good job of keeping up with updating this thread. I've completed this project and these speakers have sold. $13,500 Page one of the restoration - http://www.klipschupgrades.com/2015khorn.shtml Last page with all the pretty pictures - http://www.klipschupgrades.com/2015khorn3.shtml Greg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Well Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Incredible rebuild, they are beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORE KLIPSCH PLEASE Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 WoW.... really really NICE.... MKP :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 WoW.... really really NICE.... MKP :-) It's guys like this that really reinforce the fact that I have zero woodworking skills.I do appreciate those who do. That veneer is breathtaking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Amazing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckAb3 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 You hardly need more kudos, Greg, but I'll add mine anyway. Would love to have a pair like those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akdave Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 WoW.... really really NICE.... MKP :-) It's guys like this that really reinforce the fact that I have zero woodworking skills.I do appreciate those who do. That veneer is breathtaking. +1 thank you for sharing. What a stunning finished product! Very informative on your process as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Morbius Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Those are very nice, I must say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyhawg Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeFuddledinMn Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Greg, Great craftsmanship! Simply stunning work! Since you've restored a number of klipschorns over the years, I thought I'd ask you this question: what thickness were the original slide out woofer boards on the ones you've worked on? 3/4", 1/2"? I've seen reference to both. And, in your opinion, does that board thickness make any difference? Thanks in advance, love your good work and upgrade products! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nice. Did they stay in the USA. I know you have friends overseas. WMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 My guess is no. I'll wager these spectacular beauties went to Russia or China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Thank you for the kind words everyone. Much appreciated. I'm fortunate that there IS still a demand out there for high quality rebuilds. I love doing restoration work like this, but haven't been able to do as much as I used to. I've only seen 3/4" woofer motorboards. I would want to have them be 3/4", not 1/2" ChuckAb3 - Love the avatar pic! I wish I had more time to use my Hammond D152 These restored Khorns were sold to a gentleman in New Kensington, PA Greg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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