klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 walnut veneer applied to the speaker. I followed the zebrawood thread. I was able to find veneer sheets that did not have to be spliced. I think it produces better results. More pics to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Nice job! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 ready to stain and finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 grain matching the sides to the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 waiting on the glue to dry. When pressing the veneer to the surface, be carefull that you don't let the veneer slide. I screwed up one piece of the base because I wasn't paying attention while i was pressing the veneer with the iron and once it sets it sets! i had to scrape that piece off and start over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 The basic tools; exacto knife, titebond, sponge, hand plane, brush, a metal straightedge and a block for sanding. I used the sponge to spread the glue around. It was also useful for cleaning up excess glue. Everything was hand sanded from 150 to 400 grit. Smooooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 Sanded, filled and ready for some new clothes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 One side down, seven more to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 Veneer applied to the top and front edges. Mitering the corners takes some time to do right. Mark your 45's with a pencil as a guide so that they match up with the corner edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 New clothes for the kids! I'll start the finishing tomorrow. More pics to follow. This project was not difficult at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Klipschaholik, Lookin' very good! I recently completed a full restoration on a set of Heresy's and now I am just about to the veneering stage on the restoration of a set of Cornwall's. Fun Stuff! Which source did you use for your veneer? Usually, you would have to tape the veneer to get it that wide unless it is backed. Yours does not look backed. Good Work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 I purchased the veneer from Ebay, where else? There's a seller who has different varieties listed all the time. This was some walnut 16X24 that was a perfect fit. Its not backed. Being wide like that you have to be carefull from spitting. After applying the glue I layed the piece down on a flat surface and held it in place. What type of finish did you use on yours. I have some Cornwalls That I was trying to match the color to, but I've decided on using a cherry stain instead. Not sure whether to go with an oil finish or lacquer for the final. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Shomaker Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Is this your first time veneering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 Yes, I have done woodwork before but have not tried to veneer. It really isn't all that difficult. I'm letting the stain dry right now. I'll post up a few pics shortly. Still trying to decide on the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Well, you made me do it! My wife and I are on our way out to Lowes so I can get some Tite Bond to put the black walnut veneer on my Heresys. The veneer has been acclimating for about four months now. It should be ready doncha think? I'm going to use Greg's iron on process for this project. Thanks for the tips Greg. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 Cherry stain applied to the walnut. I applied a pre stain wood conditioner first to allow the wood to take the stain evenly. Man, it brought the grain out in the walnut and i was considering leaving it natural, but the walnut is just a tad bit too grey for my taste. So, I went with the cherry. I tried several other colors but they all left a greenish tint to the finish so I used a color with a little red. I think the cherry was a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 Good ol reliable Minwax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Great work, klipschaholik!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 The cherry stain gives the walnut a nice rich brown color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 What a nice job. very encouraging to see a guy pulling off a transformation like that without a lot of fancy tools and equipment. I wonder about that gray walnut? all I've seen is brown. Good move with that cherry stain. I've that green effect you mentioned, now I know a way to avoid it. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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