rcarlton Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Poll to see which veneer is most preferred. Bloodwood Bubinga, quartered Chestnut, wormed Ebony, Macassar Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry) Lacewood Maple, wormy Rosewood Walnut, quartered Zebrawood Iam also interested in other ideas. Keep in mind with a large job likethis I prefer the paperbacked veneer. Kind of limits the options. Nowif someone knows of some ancient Kurai that is paperbacked...hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brac Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 That's kinda cool how'd you do the poll? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Be the first with Mesquite Veneer. It is actually pretty. http://www.texasmesquitelumber.com/main.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 all good choices. for the vintage I like walnut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 From my experience using Waterfall Bubinga on Heresy's, the less busy the grain pattern the better I like it. I am leaning toward Rosewood at this time but am open to all suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmsummer Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I like decorators in raw birch. Careful. Don't read anything into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 The rosewood with a laquer finish is just stunning if your going without grills. The obvious choice is what do you like, and what will work with what you have too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Better Yet, What style is a Match with your current room Furniture............... Ask you Wife / or significant Other....................... http://www.vandykes.com/product/02367209/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 ^ I agree . Allthough I find the ebony to be the most dramatic , but depends on the room and waf . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 Doesn't matter what my decor is, or what matches my other speakers (which are oiled oak and walnut). I have no place for these speakers, with Cornwall's upstairs and K-horn's and LaScala's downstairs already. All I want to do is fix them up and sell them. Looking to see what the 'market' is interested in as far as finishes are concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 RCarlton, "Looking to see what the 'market' is interested in as far as finishes are concerned." In that case, for the Fasest sale, wouldn't Oak be the Best Option?......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I just sold a pair in oak for $1225 on ebay! Not restored, just cleaned up, and with quite a few flaws. www.dcchomes.com/OC.html Much more than I was expecting. But you'd think rosewood or zebrawood would bring even more. Detail and finish quality, a succinct, accurate auction description, as well as good photography will have as much to do with the final price as any wood choice. Greg Here are some zebra's I did a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Doesn't matter what my decor is, or what matches my other speakers (which are oiled oak and walnut). I have no place for these speakers, with Cornwall's upstairs and K-horn's and LaScala's downstairs already. All I want to do is fix them up and sell them. Looking to see what the 'market' is interested in as far as finishes are concerned. Keep track of all your costs and hours, and then figure out how much you make per hour doing the project. I've found that I can only make $10 - $15 per hour on Cornwalls. $5 - $10 per hour on Heresy's. Maybe I'm just spending too much time on them. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Geez, Those Zebrewood with black risers are very nice, indeed .............. Boy, you do nice work !!!!!!! .... Way to go Greg !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Factory Zebrawood from 1980. Not quite as bright as Greg's. More golden in color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Be the first with Mesquite Veneer. It is actually pretty. http://www.texasmesquitelumber.com/main.htm I have actually gotten to see many things made from Mesquite. I have a good friend back home (Laredo, Tx) who's pretty famous for his mesquite wood work. Mesquite has gorgeous, distinct grain structure. But it's difficult to get whole undamaged planks due to bore worms. However, I would assume a good veneer will be easier to find than solid planks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 It is beautiful when worked. I also hear it is so hard it wears out blades pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfandbark Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Keep in mind these are decorators. The "in the face" effect of the Cornwall grilleless..... Maybe Birdseye Maple on the motorboard and maple or cherry for the cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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