Guest russwollman Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 I veneered these in birch directly over the vinyl a few years ago, installed the newer tweeters, x-over components, and banana jacks, and built the stands from birch plywood. They're not machine-made perfect, but they do nicely.The grille cloth is a delicate gauze in front with a couple of layers of fine black mesh. It took a bit of time, but my cat has forgotten about how enticing the grille cloth is, and she's moved on to less risky territory ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2Ear Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Wow! Nice job. They look great (the speakers and the stands).I would never think to veneer right over the vinyl, figuring it would not stay on very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynaco_dan Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hi Russ;Very nice job, Russ.Is that a non-reflecting foam ring on the tweeter faces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest russwollman Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Those things around the tweeter dome are Imagers II, from www.audio-ideas.com, which is located in the great nation of Canada. I guess they help. They're not expensive.Since the original vinyl covering was sound, I figured leaving it would work, and the surface would be smoother than what would be underneath after removal. Removing that vinyl is probably a very sticky, messy affair. I do enough of that at work. These are marvelous speakers, capable far beyond their size—especially in the low freq's.And the later tweeter is superior to the original.It would be a little silly for me to think about a Smaller Advent double system, since the size/performance ratio of the SA is its greatest calling. Getting a lot from a little is always intriguing. Think of Swiss Army knives and how, no matter how small they are, every tool in them works just right—and how much capability is built into the small Japanese cars, like giant-slayer AWD Subarus. I heard the SA was Henry's favorite child.I hope the photos will inspire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy2021 Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Wow those look nice, and the stands too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftingmonkey Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Very nice. Might have to actually try a reveneer myself sometime. And yes, the photos help to inspire. Glad you were able to get them up.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest russwollman Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I owe it to you, James, for the tipoff to that website. It was the easiest-to-use bit of computer advice I've seen so far. Most of the time I can't make sense of the words people use to describe computer operations. I don't know why a new language had to come up for those purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftingmonkey Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Glad it worked out for you Russ :-). Since I'm only half computer literate myself, I explain things the way that I understand them, LOL.And, as the old saying goes "a picture is worth a thousand words" and these really turned out great. Thanks again for the inspiration to give it a shot myself.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Nice work Russ! Those look fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S. Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Hi,Your speakers look great! I just refoamed a pair of SA's and am seriously considering veneering them. My cabinets are in good shape. Did you have any trouble doing the inside edge around the grill. Was there enough clearance for the grill frame to fit? I like these speakers better than the LA even though I know they sound about the same. Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest russwollman Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Hello, Dave.After I covered the large areas of the cabinet, I applied the veneer to the inside edges of the box (the area within which the grilles fit), saving the front face edges for the last step, which allows them to cover all the mating surfaces like a cap, resulting in a better appearance. Is that sensible and clear to you? The grilles fit without a problem, but I recovered them with goods that are thinner than the original cloth. So you may want to check that out first.One other thing: better to use the "gel" formula contact cement. It's easier to apply smoothly and evenly than the "original" formula, both of which are made by Weldwood and named as I indicated. I roughed up the vinyl by sanding instead of removing it. Nothing has come loose or failed after a few years.The trick is to measure carefully and cut very carefully. Always use a sharp blade; don't try to economize on them. You're making something for keeps.When you cut the veneer, place the material on a piece of plexiglass rather than wood, so the blade doesn't grab the wood below, which, because wood is directional, with a grain, may force the blade off course. Anything else? Let me know. By all means, avoid haste, and enjoy the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S. Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Hi Russ,Thanks for the great suggestions. When I get around to doing this I'll be sure to post some pics also.Regards,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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