Cornered Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Old english ?? Linseed oil?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmsummer Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 If you have the oil finish, I'd recommend Howard's Feed N Wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 It depends on the factory finish you have. If it's oiled, boiled linseed oil is what was used at the factory according to Andy (HDBR) who used to work for Klipsch and built many of the heritage speakers in the late 70s. He recommends using it about once a year to keep your speakers lubricated. Others prefer a less sticky product. If you have a lacquered finish like what I have on my zebrawood Cornwalls, I recommend Murphy's wood soap. Not everyone likes the way it slightly darkens the veneer but I really like results. It made my Corns look new again. DO NOT use BLO on lacquered speakers! You'll ruin the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I am a little confused by the term "polish". Check the sticker on the back of the cabinet to get a hint of what the finish might be (Oil, Lacquer, or Raw). If you have an oil finish then BLO would be the right thing to use for re-oiling the cabinet, but please follow the directions since it take takes more than just a couple of minutes of effort. If you just want to get a bit of shine on the cabinet then furniture polish will suffice. However, please avoid any product with silicone! If the cabinets were Raw, they may have been refinished at one time. You can determine the finish by seeing what it will dissolve with (talk to someone knowlegible at the hardware store). Good Luck, -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornered Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 The back sticker says WO.... Walnut oiled?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornered Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 The back sticker says WO.... Walnut Oiled??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Walnut Oiled it is! bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornered Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 What is BLO Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornered Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 Never mind. Boiled Linseed Oil.... Daaaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRBILL Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 To avoid the "sticky" part of BLO use this mixture: 3: Gum Turpentine 1: BLO This is the standard "maintenance" treatment for fine woods with oil finish used by those of us who are/were pipe organ builders. This mixture penetrates instead of laying on the surface to become tacky. It is VERY aromatic. Pleasantly so. I apply it annually to my K-Horns. Hope this helps. DRBILL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOOTERDOG Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Personally I like the spicy kind[&] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 The best Polish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 What if it says BB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 BB is Birch, Black- probably just dust em off- no polish required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Do you know what was used to color them? Oil,Stain,or Paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 By defintion, BB were made of Birch veneer painted black, but many black Klipsch speakers were actually of Oak veneer, but had grain imperfections or that funny green tint that oak sometimes has and rather than scrap them, Klipsch PAINTED them black. Usually, you can still see some of the Oak graining beneath, as Klipsch usually didn't apply wood filler or primer which would have filled in the rough oak grain pattern. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Thanks Michael, that's what I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornered Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 Thanks DRBILL. Mine were built in 1972. The wires have been updated and the wood is not dried out and look they look great, but I think they could use a good oil job. I had been using old english. It just kinda sits on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Cornered...those look sweeeeeeet! bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornered Posted February 12, 2006 Author Share Posted February 12, 2006 Thanks... Not bad for 34 years old and they rock. If I could just get my wife to stop putting things on them.... You think she would learn after the vase bounced of them and broke. You guys are great on this board ... Thanks Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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