View attachment 1180677 Is anyone making real wood veneer cabinets for the SX-737? I just picked one up that was completely restored. Now I would like it to look as beautiful as it sounds, thanks!
Nice Larry and thanks for reminding me about the title. None of my six grandchildren, and certainly not my children, have expressed interest in vintage gear. Maybe someday at least one of them will?Jenkster; You can change the wording on the title. Above your 1st post on the RIGHT SIDE is "Thread Tools" with a drop down box arrow. Click on it and then click Edit Title. Click Save when done.
I promised my sx-737 to my almost 7 year old Grand-Daughter when one of 2 things happen. She turns 16 or when I get fitted for a Pine Peacoat (dead). Hopefully it's the 1st option. I'm 63 now and aging fast! My 5-1/2 Grandson gets the SX-939. my 9 y.o. step-grandson gets the 790 & the 434. Plus they get all the ancillary stuff, and most all my FISHER gear too to split up between them.
Larry
It had a vinyl cover that has some large scuffs on one side. Sad because the rest of the receiver is virtually flawless. If I started a project like that, I would surely screw it up.Jenkster I'm not familiar with the case on the 737. Is it wood now or vinyl. I just did my daughter's sx790. With a heat gun the vinyl came off easy. This was my second time working with veneer. Just follow some simple steps and you should be ok
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Me personally, I'd just reveneer it.
But some like actual full solid wood cases too. I can appreciate that.
Excuse my ignorance, but where would one find the veneer to do this? I have an SX 750 that sounds great but looks poor.
Depending on your location I'd do a google search on veneer suppliers.Excuse my ignorance, but where would one find the veneer to do this? I have an SX 750 that sounds great but looks poor.
Veneering or re veneering.. Ha. Just not worth it most of the time if a guy is serious about making something better. Told myself years ago to not re veneer any of my Pioneers, Marantzs etc as modern and better solid wood options are more common now. Plus, the crumbly 60+ year old low quality factory wood in the edges and other places makes re veneering a outdated and dinosaur option.