How to restore oak burr veneer on my subs? - Page 2

Ed LaFontaine · 03:40 PM

Renron is providing some good suggestions under the caveat "Do No Harm". You have some exceptional veneer which is worth every effort to maintain.

I would add: Inspect the surface to determine the location of any bubbles or pops in the veneer surface. These areas should be carefully attended to by pressing and gluing to level rather than address with an oscillating sander as was suggested. Use a soft backing (such as foam or a sponge) in any area where the veneer remains elevated. You don't want to sand the veneer away when attempting to fix it.

Renron · 29th December 2012, 04:44 PM

Ed, Very well said .
Regarding the orbital sander, I should have been more specific. Sorry. I was thinking of using it to remove some of the existing finish only. Try to leave the stain on the wood that is there now. Don't try to take it back to entirely new wood.
Ron

Doomlord_uk · 29th December 2012, 10:57 PM

I found a local restoration firm and fired them an e-mail. It might be a while with it being the New Year soon but we'll see what they say. I'm generally happy to try my hand at new jobs, but these are valuable subs and I don't want to mess up and wipe hundreds of pounds off their value...

I definitely appreciate all the advice though! THanks

29th December 2012, 03:37 PM	#11
Ed LaFontaine ...truth seeker... diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: where the Appalachians rise from the Blue Grass	Renron is providing some good suggestions under the caveat "Do No Harm". You have some exceptional veneer which is worth every effort to maintain. I would add: Inspect the surface to determine the location of any bubbles or pops in the veneer surface. These areas should be carefully attended to by pressing and gluing to level rather than address with an oscillating sander as was suggested. Use a soft backing (such as foam or a sponge) in any area where the veneer remains elevated. You don't want to sand the veneer away when attempting to fix it. __________________ ...call me Ed...Special Ed... EnABL kit http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-meet/119852-enabl-kit.html DCB1 parts http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-...ml#post2361098 Last edited by Ed LaFontaine; 29th December 2012 at 03:40 PM.

29th December 2012, 04:44 PM	#12
Renron diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sacramento	Ed, Very well said . Regarding the orbital sander, I should have been more specific. Sorry. I was thinking of using it to remove some of the existing finish only. Try to leave the stain on the wood that is there now. Don't try to take it back to entirely new wood. Ron __________________ "If it doesn't work properly, hope it catches on fire"- Nelson Pass @ BA3 "I fired up the prototype. Literally." The Prophet Pass.

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29th December 2012, 10:57 PM	#13
Doomlord_uk diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2009	I found a local restoration firm and fired them an e-mail. It might be a while with it being the New Year soon but we'll see what they say. I'm generally happy to try my hand at new jobs, but these are valuable subs and I don't want to mess up and wipe hundreds of pounds off their value... I definitely appreciate all the advice though! THanks