popbumper Posted July 22, 2005 Author Share Posted July 22, 2005 JWC: Yes, that upper 3/4" mounting brace above the shelf is in the original Cornwall set. I am trying to remain as true to the original as possible, though I will probably make more effort to seal the cabinet with caulk; the originals are not what I would label as "air tight". I also need to decide what "stuffing" to use in place of the original light "paper-like" matting on the inside panel sides and bottom. Dynamat, perhaps? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 All: Completed construction of the second Cornwall cab today. Having "prototyped" the first, the second one fared even better as far as construction technique and details (7/8" internal bracing, better shelf construction, etc). I DID pick up a 4'x8' sheet of 10mm thick Black Walnut veneer today, and was able to get the first cabinet covered. This stuff is BEAUTIFUL, can't wait to get it oiled (I will be using Tung Oil for my finish). I will take the camera in tomorrow and shoot more pics of the veneer job and the new cab. Once veneer is done, I will need to damp the cabinets, put the terminal blocks on, and start crossover construction. This is turning out to be a nice project, and I am learning a lot in the process. Stand by! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Chris, absolutely beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Great work. Keep the pics coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 This is the second cabinet with the shelf detail; I also used larger poplar cross bracing in this cab. Walnut veneer shots to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 This is a view of the walnut veneer installed on the first cabinet top. Tung oil finish to follow after all is complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 One side with walnut veneer installed, as well as front edges. Sorry for the poor photography folks, still getting the hang of this digital camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Opposing side showing walnut veneer installed. I will have final shots with oiled finish in a day or two, then I need to transfer everything over from the other cab, wire, add damping, etc. Stay tuned for final photos; thanks all for your interest. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsteve01 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Chris You are doing some awesome work there. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Damn Chris, they look awesome, downright factory! Too sweet! I can't wait until you hit them with some oil so that grain will just jump out at you. One hell of a job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwc Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Very Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigBore Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 That is very fine looking woodwork! If that is your home shop, I am going to be so jealious that I could not see straight! Keep posting the photos. I love seeing what people are doing! 1BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Is that some paper backed veneer or phenolic backed? Or just plain? How did you apply it? Still looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 Paper backed veneer. Contact cement sprayed with a standard automotive gun (pressure adjusted accordingly) to both the cab surface and the rear of the veneer, allowed to "dry" (only mildly tacky), then veneer pressed on the cabinet and rolled with a hard rubber roller. Edges trimmed with a small router/razor knife, then everything hand sanded with 220 grit paper. Oiling next! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted August 1, 2005 Author Share Posted August 1, 2005 All: Friday night I masked the raw cabinets and reshot black lacquer to make sure the black edges met up cleanly with the veneer. This is the latest pic -put the first coat of tung oil on today. Also received the damping foam and terminal cups this afternoon. Will finish oil tomorrow, caulk everything internally, add damping foam, add the terminal cups, and bring home in a few days. I will then probably pack out the cab with components this weekend. This has been a great project, these turned out far better than I had hoped. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieboy Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Chris, Great post and very nice work. Congrats are in order. Let us know how they sound. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriven Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Wow!!! Those look awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I agree with previous poster. Looks 'factory' from my perspective. Great job with the bookmatched grain on the walnut veneer there Chris. You're going to get a loyal following after this project. What do the xovers look like? (drool!) Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Michael: No crossovers yet. The cabinets were treated with a second oil this morning, and I JUST finished installing the damping foam. More pics in a few hours, can't load from here, and I'm on the way home. Thanks all for the kind comments! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 One shot of the sides, oiling complete..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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