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  8. A pair of AR-3 fell into my lap this week

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    5 hours ago, DavidR said:

    Look into someone who does either bodywork painting or furniture restoration. There's a guy in Natick (Furniture Smith) and another in Holliston (Kevin Bianchi) who do furniture resto.

    If I am not mistaken, I don't think body shops can't spray lacquer in Massachusetts.  Furniture guys can, though.

    I found out tonight at dinner that my brother has a spray booth in his new shop.  Looks like I'll have to learn how to spray lacquer!

  15. A pair of AR-3 fell into my lap this week

    in Acoustic Research

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    Thanks again, Jeff.

    If I do decide on lacquer, I would have take them to someone that can spray.  I trust myself to rattle can lacquer something small.  Not these.

    I  have a pair of Realistic Delta 12 speakers with a lacquer finish.  It is really pretty when the veneer is not all beat up.

    I mentioned earlier that I probably won't start on these for a couple of weeks.  I'll post on my progress.

    Peter

  16. A pair of AR-3 fell into my lap this week

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    Thanks genek.

    I think Jeff is correct that these are lacquered mahogany.  I don't intend to re-lacquer them.  I am thinking of sanding, then finishing with multiple coats of Watco Danish oil.  I think that with the amount of scratches I probably won't try to iron them out.  I'll just refinish and be happy with the patina.

    I have a pair of AR-7 in mahogany.  Their veneer was in worst shape than the 3's, except without the scratches.  The Danish oil gave them a beautiful finish.

  17. A pair of AR-3 fell into my lap this week

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    Thanks for the great advice.  Yes, the cabs have seen better days, but it's mostly scratches with little lost veneer.  I will have to ponder whether I want to try lift the scratches or just sand them and love the patina.  I might try the iron method on the bottom of one to check out the results.

    The steel strap covered the pot switches with little pieces of foam wedged between them.  I think he just wanted the pots to stay where he liked the settings.  He is an interesting fellow--I am not going to wonder his motives beyond that.

    LC, I'll PM you when I am nearing the grills.  I'll try gluing them.  If that doesn't work, I'll take Kent's advice on the MDF.

    Tom, I will definitely test the drivers before I try to take them out.  I would rather not have to remove them.

     

    Peter

  18. A pair of AR-3 fell into my lap this week

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    I picked up the speakers today.  They need a full restoration.

    These are well loves speakers.  There are a lot of scratches, some deep, but the corners are intact.  There are a few small chips in the veneer that I am not going to worry about.  You'll notice two small screw holes in either side of the pots.  The PO attached a small piece of steel spanning the pot switches.  The holes do not go through.  Nothing that a refinishing won't take care of.

    There's no sound from either the tweeters or the mids.  I did find a spot on the mid pot on one speaker where I got sound.  Once I remove the tweeters and mids and verify if they are good, I'll send them out to be rebuilt.

    The woofer have cloth surrounds that are still sealed.  They take a good second and a half or so to return after being depressed.

    The grill frames are plastic and broken.  I might be able to glue them, but I'll  probably remake them with 1/4" plywood or masonite.  Are there opinions on which will flex enough to install them?

    I'll start ordering parts this week.  Hopefully they will be done in a month or so.  I have four other speaker projects going on now, so I won't get to start on these for about two weeks.  I'll post pictures of my progress.

     

    L_P

     

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  20. A pair of AR-3 fell into my lap this week

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    1 hour ago, samberger0357 said:

    You are indeed "Lucky". Congratulations!! This stuff never happens to me, but I love reading about others that it does. Sounds like you're all set to do these beauties up right. Can't wait to hear about the endeavor and see more pictures. 

     

     

    Things do sort of find me.  When these are done I will have and restored:  AR-3, -4x, -5, -7.  The 3's, and i think the 5's, will be too big for my little living room.  Maybe I need a bigger house...

  22. A pair of AR-3 fell into my lap this week

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    Greetings,

    I was at a get together with some friends Wednesday night.  I mentioned that I had just bought parts for four speaker projects I have right now.  When I mentioned that I was working on a pair of AR-5 and AR-4x, a new friend said he  had a pair of AR-3 up on a shelf and asked if I wanted them.  I've never really considered looking for AR-3's, considering the prices they fetch these days and the fact that I recently picked up the AR-5's for myself.  He offered them to me for $700.  After a (very) brief inner dialog, I said yes!

    He's had them for about 30 years, and they were last in use about 6 years ago.  He said they have never been opened up.  The cabinets are a little rough, but all corners are solid, and as far as I could see, there are only a couple of small chips in the veneer at the bottom of the speakers.  The grill cloth is saggy and falling off the frame and will need to be replaced.  All of the badges are there.  I've read, and re-read the restoration guide in preparation for tackling the AR-5's, so I'm ready for these, too.

    S/n are C23418 and C23428.  There is a note on the warranty card stating Oct. 1963.

    I'll probably pick them up next weekend.  I'll post pics when I get them home.

    L_P

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  23. AR-3 Restoration Complete!

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    In the future, if you insist on using poly on projects, I highly recommend General Finish's Arm-R-Seal.  It is a wipe-on, poly/tung mix.  It is really easy to apply and (in my experience) doesn't orange peal.

    Also, allow at least 48 hours between coats.  Lightly sand with 220 between coats.  You can go up to 600 on the final quote.

     

    L_P

  25. What Dynaco Equipment Do You Use?

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    On 10/12/2017 at 1:57 PM, LouB said:

    WOW! Lucky is right!

     

    Being in Maynard, maybe someone will put out the mythical motherlode of missing merchandise from the HH Scott stash.

    Yep.  I live in a good area for roadside finds.  Maybe one day those will include some HH Scott stuff.

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