CYNR Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Hello good people: Is there a page on here about refinishing or repairing speaker cabs?? I just received a set of KLH Research X CB-10's and one has a smashed corner and the other one has a little veneer chip missing. They look to be particle board covered with oak veneer .Other than this minor damage they are in great shape and sound good too. Sorry I don't have a picture of the damage. Lonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Hi CYNR Yes, there have been many posts about cabinet repair, especially in the AR section. Glenn is a master of repairing veneer chips and many of us have dealt with corner bashes. I think we really need pictures of the damage to give advice. Nice speakers. Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYNR Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Thanks Kent, I will search the AR forum and try to get better pics of the damage to post. took some pics of the damage, the chip on the top is small 1/2" x 1/4" the scratches look bad in the pics but not to bad in person, the bottom corner is the one I am concerned about. Lonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYNR Posted August 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Ok Guys (girls) I have all my supplies in hand and am ready to tackle my first repair and refinish job, wish me luck I will post back soon.. Lonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Sorry no one else has chimed in. For the chip, you could cut a little piece of veneer if you have one and piece it like a jigsaw puzzle. Otherwise fill it with filler like colored epoxy. For the corner bash, I'd try to steam it first. Wet the area, put a cloth over it and apply a hot iron. You may be able to get it back to approximate shape. You may need touse a little pick or something to pry the pieces out, then fill in with colored epoxy. For colored epoxy, use regular clear 2-part epoxy and color it with Mixol #22 or whatever color looks best for your wood. For the surface scratches you can also try steaming, then when you sand use sandpaper on a block and sand by hand. Good luck! Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYNR Posted August 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Hey kent: After searching CPS and Youtube I have a pretty good idea of what to do. The big chip I did just that, cut a piece or oak to fit, glued and sanded it ,fit is perfect color is off a bit but I'll match it in finishing. As for the scratches they sanded out easily , started at 120-220-400 grit A couple of small chips I filled with 2 part wood epoxy same as the chip the color is a little off but should be able to color match before finishing. I decided to use tung oil because my local wood supply store did not have a Danish oil in an oak or neutral. Thanks for taking the time... Lonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYNR Posted August 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Hello all; An update on how my refinishing went, for a guy that in neither an artist nor woodworker I think they turned out pretty good. All the repairs feel smooth, but the color matching and graining I might have to leave the pros. They have five coats of tung oil (light sanding between coats 1,2,3 ) not glossy enough on top for me so tomorrow another super light sanding and a wax polish to finish. A few pics of the busted corner, the veneer patch and the tops. I am waiting for the service manual before I tackle the guts. Enjoy... Lonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Nicolai Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Nice job CYNR! Very impressed by the job you did on the damaged corners. I'm looking forward to hearing how they sound once you tackle the inside of the speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYNR Posted August 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Hello Norman, They sound great now but I have nothing to compare them to, I had the woofers out to see if they were recapped or had the speakers swapped out at one time but all is original and clean. I know caps wear out over time so I will change them out in the near future. Hey JKent do you still make KLH badges??? I like to re badge the amps driving the speakers , AR badges on amps driving AR's KLH badges on amps driving KLH's ETC. Lonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Lonny, I do have some but will probably be getting out of the KLH badge "business". PM me if you want info on availability and prices. Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYNR Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Finished the crossovers, you can view the page here .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYNR Posted September 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Hello All : The finishing touches on my speakers. New serial no. tags, mine were barely readable so I had the engraving place make me two new ones... lonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Nicolai Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Hi Lonny, Nice touch with the engraved serial no. tags. Did you get an answer to your question about the schematic of the crossover? I didn't see one, and not being an electrical engineer, I don't have an answer for you. I can usually follow a simple crossover schematic, the emphasis being on "simple", but after looking at yours, I have the same question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYNR Posted September 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Hello Norman: Thanks , and yes I got an answer from RTally who explained it very well . If you click the link above to my CB-10 crossover page you can check out his explanation.. ttyl. Lonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 Nice work, CYNR. Back to your original question, since 1970, I have been using oridinary Scott's Liquid Gold products on all of my wood speaker cabinets with great results. These products smell better than they did 50 years ago, but still provide a great way to top-off both oiled walnut & other oiled-wood finishes to keep them looking nice. I've even used SLG as a final (and, only) finish on newly-sanded oiled walnut with beautiful results. I learned to use the product from my mother, a non-audiophile, who used it to keep the wood floors in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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