Illf8ed Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I’m new to this forum. Last Saturday I bought two ‘85 Heresy II which was the motivation to join. Like all speakers I pick up these need a bit of work. In this case the cabinets are in somewhat sad condition. Originally they are Oak Lacquered ( Hii OL). A previous owner used wood screws to hold the boxes together were the original glue has failed and painted them with black lacquer. Stripping them with lacquer thinner as well as removing screws, re-glueing and clamping. My question…..did Klipsch use a stain on the original Oak Lacquer finish before spraying the clear lacquer? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Welcome to the forum. There’s a sticky at the top of this section “Please read before posting here” that you might want to read. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illf8ed Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 Yes I did read it “This section of the forums is strictly for technical questions related to these forums or other Klipsch websites.” Have I violated a rule? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Illf8ed Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 001 I don’t understand. I asked if Klipsch used a stain or not under the Oak Lacquer finish on my 1985 Heresy II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 42 minutes ago, Illf8ed said: I asked if Klipsch used a stain or not under the Oak Lacquer finish no , Klipsch did not stain the oak veneer prior to applying the coat of lacquer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 While I can't offer advice about the finish, I can say I did experience something similar with the used Heresy IIs I purchased as I discovered them separating at the corners. I do not believe the cabinets are held together solely with glue or I'd be surprised if they were. I used finishing nails into pre-drilled holes to repair the cabinets. I countersunk the heads and filled the recess with a color matched MinwaxBlend-fil Pencil. The repair is virtually invisible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illf8ed Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 001 Got it……thanks. I want to return these boxes to the original “OL” finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 31 minutes ago, Illf8ed said: I want to return these boxes to the original “OL” finish. the Heresy II panels are MDF with a thin layer of oak veneer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illf8ed Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 5 hours ago, OO1 said: the Heresy II panels are MDF with a thin layer of oak veneer That’s how mine are. The oak veneer as not as thin as other hardwood veneers I have refinished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Illf8ed said: The oak veneer as not as thin as other hardwood veneers I have refinished. please post pictures , when you can , Forum members love to see klipsch restorations pictures . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 22 hours ago, Illf8ed said: Yes I did read it “This section of the forums is strictly for technical questions related to these forums or other Klipsch websites.” Have I violated a rule? It is a slightly ambiguous statement. Basically it’s saying if you’re having technical difficulty with the forum itself or the Klipsch website, this is the section to discuss that. The Technical/Restoration section farther down would be the best place for your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Perhaps @Travis In Austin Travis can move this to the restoration section. It would be more in line with the content there and others could help and offer guidance. Welcome to the forums! I love my Heresy IIs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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