cueman Posted May 12, 2005 Author Share Posted May 12, 2005 ---------------- On 5/12/2005 6:12:31 PM Olorin wrote: Gorgeous work, cueman. Your earlier photos showed a purplish tint to the wood. Was that an artifact, or was the color changed in the finishing? That edgework is a beautiful finishing touch. ---------------- Thanks. The purplish color was lost in the finishing. I did some tests on some scrap first, snd it appeared the poly dried much clearer, leaving the color. But when I did the speakers, it just didn't turn out that way. They really are more shimmering in person, and I am very satisfied with the finish on these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 You all aren't kidding, those are beautiful, jaw dropping, stunning, ............... Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Fantastic! Those are an absolute trip! You are inspiring me to take on some new projects. Enjoy, -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdnfay Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Beautiful Work !!! Stunning Finish !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOOTERDOG Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 OMG!!! I want mine to look as stunning as yours. Beautiful, I love good woodworking. Very nice job! scooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Reed Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Those may be the "coolest" pair of LaScala's I've ever seen. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigBore Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 That is truely impressive. I love the attention to detail. I am SO looking forward to when I can start working on mine!!! That front edge and grill cloth is such a wonderful touch! It is an inspiring result to an ambitious project! Congrats on a job well done!!! 1BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Is that front edge of bubinga wood also or something else stained to match? It is perfect! Looks so much nicer than just a veneer taped edge and much sturdier and chip resistant as well. Good idea! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cueman Posted May 13, 2005 Author Share Posted May 13, 2005 Wow, thanks for the compliments !!! The front edge is also bubinga. I bought a board at a local woodworking store. First, I planed it to the proper thickness (a little over actual wall thickness so I could sand it down flush to the cabinet) then I cut it into strips, routed the outer edge round and cut them to fit. I just happen to have a lot of woodworking tools that make stuff like this easy. This way it will definitely be more chip resistant and stronger. I think I added about 10 lbs to each cab with all the glue and wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Those look fantastic you should be proud. Absolutely a job well done. You can deliver them to me Saturday between 9 and noon IMO they look best with the grills looks finished and professional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 They are absolutely gorgeous. I would be tempted (if I had LS) to paint the part you couldn't veneer with a flat or semi gloss black. It would just hide the back of the horn section. But you are going to put grills over them anyway. Marvel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfz28 Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 All I can say is WOW, they are a work of art a thing of beauty.Its amazing what people on this forum can do and the dedication they have to this hobby, hats off too you enjoy your la scalas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 How much veneer do you figure you used per La Scala? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cueman Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 ---------------- On 5/15/2005 12:12:59 PM J.4knee wrote: How much veneer do you figure you used per La Scala? ---------------- Well a ballpark figure is about 30 square feet per speaker. I figure I lost a good 20% due to waste and excess. If you wanted to buy veneer, I would plan on getting at least 80 square feet to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Thanks,I have two La Scala's plus a top section and four Heresy II's to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaaaz Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyjoe72 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Those are amazing. I've seen alot of pictures of some woodwork around here, but that is truely beautiful wood grain. It doesn't matter what they sound like. That's art! Don't be so humble. You did an outstanding job. Makes me want to sell my planer and saws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuNat Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 by far THE most beautifull speakers ive ever seen.. that finish is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfandbark Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Absolutely the prettiest speakers I've ever seen! And for your next feat, quartersawn oak K-horns? Fantastic work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesfan70 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 ---------------- On 5/12/2005 4:15:31 PM cueman wrote: Thanks !! I am proud of them. But I am taking a break on speakers for a while. I have a lot of hours into these. A lot of hours !! ---------------- If those speakers sound as good as they look (which I'm sure they do), you will have even more hours sitting in front of them listening to your favorite tunes. That's a great looking pair of La Scalas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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