dyehardfan
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This will fit SG-9500 ,SG-9800 ,TX-8500..TX-9500 , SA-9800 2 And more
I'd love (2) of these for a TX-9500 and a SA-9500II. I'm also looking for possible solutions for a cabinet for my Technics SL-1200MKII turntable.
This will fit SG-9500 ,SG-9800 ,TX-8500..TX-9500 , SA-9800 2 And more
In my opinion, Wood cases are one of the most critical keys to a quality vintage stereo or amp restoration. Once decked out in beautiful wood, our prized possessions are adored by all that view and listen to them. When I read this thread it strikes me that it is also the most under appreciated service from a value and monetary compensation viewpoint. Looking at the quality of work both these gentlemen put into their craft, I am embarrassed to read all the negative comments from those inexperienced, as to which method is better, or worth more.
Solid wood cabinets vs. Re-veneer cabinets is not the issue. The point as I see it, is how the individual restoring his receiver wishes to complete his particular restoration. On one hand veneer is a period correct and beautiful restoration for those that care about that sort of thing. On the other hand solid wood is equally beautiful and of very high quality.
Truth be known should either of these gentlemen wish to comment, after plane-ing the rough stock to thickness, gluing pieces together for width, cutting each part to size, routing any special grooves or other requirements, final assembly, sanding, veneering and finishing this is not a highly profitable venture. At the pricing mentioned I would be surprised if this highly skilled craft is producing $15 per hour labor, plus price of materials. When is the last time you got a quality service that reasonable from a painter, plumber, mechanic, electronics repair etc… $80 to $100 per hr. is more the norm.
What’s also missing from the equation is compensation for the years of time spent developing and perfecting the skills to turn out such an awesome product, not to mention the monetary investment in all the tools and other peripherals required. Ladies and Gents, these are works of art from skilled craftsmen that are more concerned with the satisfaction for a job well done!!! I don’t see our young people embracing skills like these today. Society focuses too much on the almighty $$’s
Either solution is well worth over twice the price charged for this valuable service. I say rather than being critical of either method or service we should be thankful we have members willing to provide these valuable services for such a reasonable price.
Happy Thanksgiving to all and God Bless
Buzz
Sawdust just finished a case for my SX-950. Looks fantastic and fit perfectly. Thought I would share some photos.
It would not let me post the same photos twice, so go to this link to see photos that I posted on a different thread:
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=486128
Cheers,
Kenny
Sawdust, those cabinets are beautiful...are you still making them and how much do they run?
Were I to go this route, I would need cases made, not remade as my SA-9500ii, TX-9500ii, and CT-F1250 are all in metal. Since I wouldn't have a donor wood case for the metal vent panel, do I have a solution?
My God that's beautiful! Would love to do something like that for my SX-1050 someday myself!
Last post I comment on my passion for woodworking the investment it takes and the years of experience That I have . I have made more than 50 cases and I only had one request to re veneer one .
Pictured below is a case I am making for my Pioneer SA-9800 shows all the pieces it takes to make one.
To re saw then plane and cut to size routing drill and counter sink the holes and glue it all together takes close to a half day just for one . If I had 3 or 4 to make at the same time it would only take a few more hours that makes better use of the shop time I have and lowers the well you know .
I was going to start a thread on how I made my Pioneer SG-9800 case a steep by steep with all the dimensions and pictures for the hobby guys on the forum I just got to get to it yet