ZEUS121996 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I have some of this stuff in the attached pictures. It is actually called "Cane" but obviously an imitation. I have never actually seen it on a speaker. Bob Crites I started talking to Mr. Crites just before the 4th, I'm planning on ordering some for my Khorns and Heresys in walnut the next couple days. Jason STR is going to do the work, I will post pics when its done. Jason is busy for the next couple weeks so give it some time. I'm sure he will chime in with how hard it it to deal with as he gets it done. I just hope it's easier than the new black material, it seems too plastic like and is extremely difficult to keep secure Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Ps - I did the Crites crossovers and diaphragm upgrades and it was a Radical improvement in sound - thanks Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I'd love to do this cane look to my Fortes - is there a source for those grill frames? Forte 1 or 2s? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Forte 1s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Bob... I wonder if grill material has a rating to describe how transparent it is sonically? I really don't know the answer to that. I have been told that Klipsch tests the fabric they intend to use, but I do not know what the testing standards are. I've heard they have kids test it in the company day care. Edited July 21, 2016 by mustang guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 If you find you have to install new cane you might want to try coating it with a clear urethane or something to give it more strength being careful not to close any openings in the weave. Just a thought---That would also give it a little sheen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducati2 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 If you find you have to install new cane you might want to try coating it with a clear urethane or something to give it more strength being careful not to close any openings in the weave. Just a thought---That would also give it a little sheen. interesting.. maybe a satin clear, but then any paint would stiffen it and would not 'give' and bounce back when it occasionally gets an elbow from the grandson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Many urethanes are a little flexible, but I would also be tempted to put a piece of hardware cloth behind the grill (spray a flat black first). Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducati2 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 I'd love to do this cane look to my Fortes - is there a source for those grill frames? pretty easy really, buy solid walnut and then devise a way to attach. I used 3m doorlock material and they snap in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducati2 Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 PROBLEM FIXED ! like new or better! here is what I learned; I was using a spray mister to dampen the sagging areas and then drying it out. I did this 3 times w no results. Then I realized that cane, a relative of bamboo, is pretty water resistant and remembered from a 9th grade basket weaving experience (seriously) that cane takes a LOT of water for a LONG time to truly get wet and limp. So, with the screen layed horizontally on my kitchen cabinet top, I simply took very hot water on a sponge and re-soaked the entire grill, over and over and over until it turned a dark orange brown color. This color indicates it is truly wet. I flipped it over and repeated the process. It actually tightened up at this stage, but then I put it outside in the shade, but about 95 degrees here and pretty gusty. An hour later, it was taught and flatter than a 16 year old gymnast's stomach. I reinstalled my masonite backing but only with 4 screws this time, rather than my 30 staples as before and I think I am good for a long while. If it loosens again, I now know, and YOU know the fix. Hot summer time was perfect, would not want to do this in the winter, but I guess you could. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) HAHA! The world IS a better place because of those basket weaving classes I took in college! I knew it!!! Edited July 22, 2016 by mustang guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 My fortes with the new cane grills - I'm so in love with them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I am thinking of selling my mint cornwall cane grills since they are just sitting in storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundbound Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 On 7/22/2016 at 6:55 AM, ducati2 said: PROBLEM FIXED ! Great job! I hope sure others who have your same problem find this your thread, so they can repair theirs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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