jason str Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Some of you may remember my quest to replace my La Scala pair i had to sell during hard times, work is just about completed minus another coat of Polyurethane and installing horns and crossover. Luckily i had a pair of 15" 3/4 BB blanks to use for the woofer spacers, i would have rather used thinner stock for this but i hate to waste good material. Poly is still wet and a bit blotchy but looks great otherwise. Will post more pictures when all work is completed.. Links to related work completed. Type A 4500 question $100 La Scala cabinets in Milwaukee. May be building something different. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Very nice transformation! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twk123 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Those look nice! What kind of poly did you use on them? I have been working with Polycrylic lately and have not been very happy with the results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Looks good....why do you want woofer spacers in them?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 43 minutes ago, twk123 said: Those look nice! What kind of poly did you use on them? I have been working with Polycrylic lately and have not been very happy with the results. Varathane Flat Poly, goes on White but dries clear. My first time using Matte. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 37 minutes ago, ricktate said: Looks good....why do you want woofer spacers in them?? Using Eminence Kappa 15C woofers, the gasket is much thinner than the factory K-33 and the spacer is insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 5 minutes ago, jason str said: Varathane Flat Poly, goes on White but dries clear. My first time using Matte. What was your thinking in choosing this particular brand, or type? It's a little expensive, but good stuff usually is. I used poly to seal my CF-4's and it always produces small micro-bubbles, but they are easily removed with 600 grit light sanding or even a fingernail. I think I used a satin finish, ie, not flat, and not gloss. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Those look great. Anyone else see some LS cabinets for $100, I need them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twk123 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 11 minutes ago, jason str said: Varathane Flat Poly, goes on White but dries clear. My first time using Matte. Thanks Jason I will have to check it out. The minwax polycrylic always ends up with bubbles etc even if I am meticulous about brushing so I am wanting to look at some different options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwc Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 very nice work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Sweet, they look great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 5 hours ago, wvu80 said: What was your thinking in choosing this particular brand, or type? It's a little expensive, but good stuff usually is. I used poly to seal my CF-4's and it always produces small micro-bubbles, but they are easily removed with 600 grit light sanding or even a fingernail. I think I used a satin finish, ie, not flat, and not gloss. I have seen what you are talking about but never had the problem myself, as far as i can remember anyways. Use the recommended brush, proper preparation and clean the surface well before applying is all i can recommend to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Polyurethane is completed, 3 coats did the trick. Braces ready to install tomorrow, got the new Baltic Birch as close to the same color as the old cabinet as i could by mixing up some darker stain and numerous coats. Horns, crossover and wiring is completed. Can't wait to get them hooked up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ricktate Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Those look awesome......If you sand the mid horn mold seams and paint with rust-oleum black enamel makes them really pop. Or use any color they have to make them really pop..lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldred Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Wow....those came out nice.....how long did it take you. Something about that finish on La Scala's and Heresy's that I really like. G.E.M. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 5 hours ago, ricktate said: Those look awesome......If you sand the mid horn mold seams and paint with rust-oleum black enamel makes them really pop. Or use any color they have to make them really pop..lol The last thing i want to do right now is more sanding, for now they will stay as is. These K-400's are really nice compared to others i have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 1 hour ago, oldred said: Wow....those came out nice.....how long did it take you. Something about that finish on La Scala's and Heresy's that I really like. G.E.M. Stripping and sanding on and off for a week or so, been working on the project during free time much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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