CECAA850 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Veneer won't take much sanding before you go through it. Most use fine steel wool and then treat the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus89 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Veneer won't take much sanding before you go through it. Most use fine steel wool and then treat the wood. I don't even know what treating it means. This is all a first for me. When I did the kitchen cabinets, I just sanded like crazy and applied this Stain + Poly in 1 step called MinWax PolyShades and wiped it off after 15 min and let it dry. That was that. I was planning on doing the same with a Walnut Stain +Satin Poly 1 step can from MinWax. Not a good idea? Just lightly sand and I'll be fine? It doesn't need to look professional. It's going to be sitting inside a stand where you can only really see the front anyway. The only reason I was going to sand a lot was b/c it has tons of scratches and several that are deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus89 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Just to show you what I'm working with. The bottom and left side are both this bad. The top, back and right side are fine with just a few scuffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 If you try to completely sand those scratches out you'll probably sant through the veneer. Worst case scenario is you csn learn to re veneer on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdit Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 @Maximus89 Have you got the woofers replaced? How does it sound? I am thinking of replacing mine too. Are you planning to sell your good old woofer? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus89 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 39 minutes ago, bobdit said: @Maximus89 Have you got the woofers replaced? How does it sound? I am thinking of replacing mine too. Are you planning to sell your good old woofer? Thanks. bob, I've had them replaced a few months now and to my ears they sound great other than maybe a bit of harshness at loud levels, but that's not an issue with the woofers. I've never heard the original stock RC-7 to compare as I received it with a bad woofer which was my reason for replacing both. They assured me that they tested for use in the RC-7 and I trusted their word. I also think they look aesthetically much better and could match any of the newer line of Klipsch speakers including the new RF-7 III with the black front baffle. I'm sorry, but I have sold the working original woofer. The site where I ordered it from has 1 in stock, and more on the way this month. You can send them a message on facebook and they are pretty good at speedy responses. * They make a note "You may need new slip-on connectors to use in these models. You can request that we send slip-on connectors in the notes section of your order if using for one of these alternate models." I guess I was the first to try it because I brought it to their attention that the original slip on connecter from the RC-7 wires were too small, so do ask them for the proper ones and then you will have to crimp them on yourself. http://reconingspeakers.com/product/klipsch-1011974-rf-82-mkii-woofer/ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdit Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 wow, that does look very nice. I may go this route. thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1HOHDude Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Any one want a RC7 for rehab? Mine is a lot better shape than this one was. Both cones are damaged but I can't hear a difference. Mine is cheep though; $150 plus shipping. Can't find my pics so maybe I will have to take some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1HOHDude Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I will sell mine for $150 plus shipping from Dallas. Mine has all working parts and I can not hear any change from new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus89 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Sounds like a good deal. I would have jumped on that a few months ago bc I wanted RC-7 for surrounds and use a closer match in extended heritage up front with my Chorus II, but I'm happy with my 1 RC-7 center and i'm looking into either upgrades for my Chorus II or getting Quartets for surrounds. Good luck with your sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 On 3/3/2017 at 10:58 PM, Maximus89 said: Just to show you what I'm working with. The bottom and left side are both this bad. The top, back and right side are fine with just a few scuffs. I'm not quite sure where I'm jumping in, here. I'm not sure if you re-finished your cab work, or if you need to finish it. Here is my Post 001 and the reason I joined the forum. It is a detailed re-finish thread with some deeply scratched CF-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 here is what you need to know. http://reconingspeakers.com/product/klipsch-rf3-k-1083-8-woofer/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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