First time Veneer job....
- Thread starter Keizer
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I was reading another thread here in the forums about another member installing the same veneer that I will be using on his Sansui case. He just installed the veneer right over the counter bored holes, drilled a pilot hole from the back, and then used his dremel with a small barrel sander to finish them off.
I will definitely be practicing on a small box with various cut outs. I got the 24" x 96" piece of veneer so I will have plenty to practice with.
I have actually done quite a bit of finish work on furniture, as well as finish trim work through my construction business. One of my favorite ways to finish bare wood is with whatever flavor stain I want to use, and then maybe 5-6 coats of rub on poly. I make my own cocktail of rub on poly because it's cheaper that way. Since I will be using the walnut faced veneer, I will most likely go without stain, and just go with the natural look of the rub on poly.
Here's a case I built and finished for my Marantz receiver that I owned. I built it from solid walnut. It just has four coats of rub on poly.
OMG!!!! Flat out gorgeous work! :ntwrthy:
I recently received the 2” walnut veneer I need to restore ( make that upgrade the vinyl factory veneer) on a Pioneer PL-117D turntable that is my most recent project. I can only hope my TT turns out as 1/2 nice as your cabinet . Thanks for setting the bar high & giving me a standard to strive to achieve!
May I ask what paint you used on the metal parts of the case to get that nice textured finish?
Thanks
PQ
Keizer
Active Member
Thanks! The black textured part of the case is not metal. It's made from 1/4" project panel from Home Depot. I bought a can of spray on bed liner from the auto paint store locally, and that's how I got the textured finish.
Binkman
Lunatic Member
sweet!! Been quite a few posts in the past week of DIY excellent workmanship and ideas.
Gives me an idea for mounting fans. In my local in the south, with power amps.. heat is an issue in summer (not to mention a compromise with a/c) It's not hot or humid enough to have to bring the stereo stuff inside... lucky so far. then get the grill going.. to cook outside on those coming hot days.
Gives me an idea for mounting fans. In my local in the south, with power amps.. heat is an issue in summer (not to mention a compromise with a/c) It's not hot or humid enough to have to bring the stereo stuff inside... lucky so far. then get the grill going.. to cook outside on those coming hot days.
Keizer
Active Member
Okay guys, I received my walnut veneer. I practiced on my "practice" box and decided to dive right in. It took me about three hours to do the entire job, but I was very patient and took my time. Thanks to all the advice from you fine folks, I think it turned out acceptable. I will mix up a cocktail of rub on poly and apply about five coats and call it good. I had to put the cooling grill back in just to see how it looked.
Ilikevinyl
Cool Breeze
Excellent, great job! :thmbsp:
Keizer
Active Member
Thanks guys! I appreciate it!
Keizer
Active Member
:thmbsp::thmbsp:
Keizer
Active Member
Thanks man! I will post pics of the final finish and installed on the receiver.
GuyK
Addicted Member
Me, too.
Keizer
Active Member
Four coats of rub on poly. I will steel wool one more time and add a final coat tomorrow. I couldn't wait and had to install the case!!
PrettyBeatUp
New Member
My first post on this forum is to congratulate you on a job well done!Okay guys, I received my walnut veneer. I practiced on my "practice" box and decided to dive right in. It took me about three hours to do the entire job, but I was very patient and took my time. Thanks to all the advice from you fine folks, I think it turned out acceptable. I will mix up a cocktail of rub on poly and apply about five coats and call it good. I had to put the cooling grill back in just to see how it looked.
Keizer
Active Member
Thanks......welcome.