greg928gts Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 It's been a while, so I thought I'd put this up here again. www.dcchomes.com/Mkhorn.html Go directly to page 2 to skip to the restoration www.dcchomes.com/Mkhorn2.html This pair of Khorns is going to Moscow, Russia! The new owner has asked me to install Trachorns, Beyma CP25's, and complete ALK ES networks. The best part? I get to test them out before they're shipped! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I am amazed at the talent of the folks here. Unbelievable!! Great work - amazing actually. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Wow, I'd love to see what you'd do with a pair of Jubes...very nice work [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Amazing work! Thanks for posting. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom3 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Beautiful! What kind of wood filler is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I have the same question about the filler -- what are you using Greg? Nice work btw, pretty impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Wow, I'd love to see what you'd do with a pair of Jubes...very nice work [Y] Shouldn't be too hard to restore "plug ugly" back to "plug ugly"?? [*-)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I like plug ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Having seen some of his work (I saw the Rosewood Khorns in person that Chris Robinson bought) and the passion he seems to put into his work, I'll admit I've contemplated trying to get the Jubes to him. My thinking is, I COULD find a local woodworker guy but he might only be in it for the cash, Greg seems to be passionate about it and I like that. It's a pain that he lives so far as the only way I think I'd feel comfortable about doing it is hand delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 WOW ! The man has MAD SKILLS !! I would kill for that kind of space to work in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I would kill for his MAD SKILLS! Well, maybe not kill, just maim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 DAMMMMM It seems if you are doing a restoration it is not too dificult to convert khorns from C to B. I would prefer B style Khorns but all I have found are model C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkp Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Greg-you are as organized in your shop as you are skilled as a woodworker. Great job on those K-horns. They are stunning! -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formica Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Thanks for posting all that... great work as usual.... and a wealth of information and tips (i liked the tapping down of the veneer) in there for anyone wanting to restore their Khorns. Now that it's done...is "heat lock" from "better bond" your glue of choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 greg928gts I read your comments on your site. Glad to hear your happy with the K-33-P's (I think thats what they are). They actually originally came out of some Khorns. The K-33-V's have been repaired. Side by side, you won't be able to tell them apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Heresy's Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Looking great!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 Thank you everyone for the kind words. I am passionate about my work. It's hard not to be when I get to work on Klipsch speakers in a great shop, listening to music, and make money doing it! The filler is Minwax High-Performance Wood Filler. It mixes like Bondo, it looks like Bondo, it smells like Bondo, and it acts just like Bondo. I think it might be Bondo. It works great. I don't think I'll ever go back to raw wood veneer. The paper backed veneer from Oakwood Veneer www.oakwoodveneer.com is really great stuff. Of all the glues I've used, I still like contact cement the best, but it is not recommended for paper backed veneers. The Heatlock glue from www.joewoodworker.com worked great on this last project. No bubbles at all. I did have to go over it a few times with the iron to make sure I had all of it glued down properly. The combination of paper backed veneer and this glue is how I'll be doing future projects. Make sure you get the right glue, there are several that are similar. I don't like their website, but they're the only place to get that glue. The next time I use this glue, I'll use a foam roller. I found that any inconsistency with the glue application will "ghost" through the finished veneer. The glue has to be very evenly applied. I'd love to veneer a pair of Jubs. Maybe I could veneer the top horns too? Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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