jamesV Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I hope that I don't jinx you but that is looking really good. [H] James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Finished re-skinning the Heresy. One coat of Tung oil. Some small flaws...small chips that keep some of the edges from being perfect. More light sanding in good light might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Another view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 More sanding. Switched to boiled linseed oil...takes 12 hours to dry. Should be able to get 6 coats or so in 3 or 4 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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michael hurd Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Man, those are absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! Great job!!!!! Wow, my hat's off to you! If you didn't know, you must be careful with storage of the rags used with linseed oil, as they can spontaneously combust..... best to put them in a metal can filled with water after they are used and dispose of with the household hazardous materials program. ( if applicable ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Those look great. [D][D] Do you think the switch to the flammable cement made the difference or bringing everything inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFP Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Well done, Ron !! Your work looks outstanding. indeed... It seems that your experience - like mine - would lean (heavily) toward that 'stinkey' contact cement being much better. So, when's the "Open House" gonna be, so we can see hem in person? [:^)] Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formica Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Great work on the H2's... nice to see the 2nd attempt worked out well.... My new work area...formal dining room. One of the least used rooms in a home... glad you've made it multi-functional... [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted March 11, 2007 Author Share Posted March 11, 2007 Finished veneering the Heresy I's. Learned quite a bit doing this project: 1. Use flammable contact cement. Non-flammable evidently has water in it causing the veneer to swell and curl. Once flattened down it will crack as it shrinks. Flammable contact cement does not cause swelling or curling. 2. Use sharp blades. You tend to get smoother cuts and less work. 3. Use 1/2" MDF work surface. It has no grain and will not affect your cuts. 4. A piece of wood with one corner rounded does a better job flattening the veneer than a "J"-roller. 5. Be very careful with sanding near the corners. Bubinga tends to have small splinters that are easily torn from the wood. Wiping with a cloth or tack cloth also catches on these splinters. 6. Use tape to mark each piece of veneer you cut. Since I needed 2 sheets to cover a speaker I numbered each sheet 1 and 2. I also used arrows to show up, and the side which was cut from the veneer. Once done the left side of the speaker is the mirror image of the right, same goes for top and bottom and edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted March 11, 2007 Author Share Posted March 11, 2007 Here's how I did the edges. 1. Marked each piece and laid them on the speaker. 2. Made one 45 degree cut (doesn't matter where you start). 3. Lay that piece down and mark it for the next angled cut. 4. Follow that procedure all the way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted March 11, 2007 Author Share Posted March 11, 2007 Laid out the edge pieces and spread contact cement on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted March 11, 2007 Author Share Posted March 11, 2007 Used release paper for dry mounting (wax paper should work) to position edge veneer. Used my thumb to gently smooth and lay down the veneer. Then went over it with the wooden block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted March 11, 2007 Author Share Posted March 11, 2007 I slowly moved the release paper as I flattened down the veneer. I could not easily cut the inner edge of the veneer so I had to make sure it was flush with the speaker. Using my thumb allowed me to feel the edge and do a pretty accurate job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted March 11, 2007 Author Share Posted March 11, 2007 Here is what a corner looks like after gluing, trimming and light sanding. Will start on final finishing today. Decided to finish using Tung oil. Added note: I could have used a wire near the edge which would have even made a tighter seam. Remove wire and hammer down (push the veneer down using the board) toward the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 I was using a 1/4 sheet orbital sander by DeWalt. Decided to switch to a DeWalt random orbital sander (round discs). Huge difference, edges and corners look professional. In fact I liked the looks so much I re-sanded the Heresy II. Now I have 3 cabinets in the living room, all with one coat of Tung oil. Will allow them to dry 24 hours before adding another coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 Heres one of the corners. One of the most difficult things to get right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFP Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Great work, Ron! They are beautiful... but you need to beware; now that you are a veneering god, you will always be looking around for more stuff to "improve." You dining room may be gone forever. And, I still want to know, when is the Dallas/Fort Worth 'open house' to check 'em out "in person?" Best to you... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 Rob, Just finished buttoning them up a few minutes ago. Refreshed the crossover. Keeping an eye on the NCAA's. My school...MSU beat Marquette. Have not hooked them up to see if they work yet. More pictures forthcoming. I suppose I can bring them to a DFW Hornhead meeting. They sure do look pretty[]! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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