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Has anyone veneered a Revox A77 wood case?

ConchBoy66

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I would like to try and refurbish mine or make a new case and I'm wondering what veneer matches closely to the original? Teak maybe? I should have all the tools I would need, and I have some woodworking skill so I thought I might try it.

I have searched the Revox brochures and manuals hoping they would say but no such luck
 
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Actually, the case isn't really that bad. I just stripped all the goodies off of it, the chips can be filled in with epoxy. After sanding I could veneer right over it.

looks like I'm gonna go with mahogany
 
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I've filled the boo boo's with epoxy and have sanded the case down with 150 grit. Here I am repairing a bad corner. The veneer should be here by Monday...Wish me luck!
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I used HeatLok Glue. But, you can't fill with epoxy as the heat from the iron will blow it out. You have to strip it to the undamaged base. I don't use contact cement but some do.

Good luck
 
d.russell said:
Contact cement was my intended
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I've not tried contact cement other than laminate counter tops. I mostly use polyurethane glue for veneer now. I prefer it over wood glue. I expect it is solvent based contact cement vs water based? I would think WB would curl the veneer. Roll on or spray? Fun project either way.
 
bonzoro said:
I used HeatLok Glue. But, you can't fill with epoxy as the heat from the iron will blow it out. You have to strip it to the undamaged base. I don't use contact cement but some do.

Good luck
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bonzoro said:
I used HeatLok Glue. But, you can't fill with epoxy as the heat from the iron will blow it out. You have to strip it to the undamaged base. I don't use contact cement but some do.

Good luck
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I've had some success using pva wood glue on substrate and ironing veneer when I can't get clamps/weight (veneered stair risers). I expect HeatLok is similar for that purpose.
 
d.russell said:
Solvent based was recommended by the veneer manufacturer. Thanks for the encouragement:)
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A veneer roller will be helpful. And a bunch of slat spacers to keep the two apart while lining up, then pull out one slat at a time while you roll press the contact cement together. Make sense?
 
There is several way to skin that cat. But, it is his first foray so he needs to try a couple ways to figure what is best for his needs.
 
MegaHurts said:
A veneer roller will be helpful. And a bunch of slat spacers to keep the two apart while lining up, then pull out one slat at a time while you roll press the contact cement together. Make sense?
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Yes, that makes great sense.. thanks
 
Take your time, practice till you have your desired results. I do speakers, Turn Tables, dogs, cats...... Have fun. I do. AND, the wife is happy too.


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It’s not so hard, I went through a veneering phase some time back. Contact cement works well, but isn’t so forgiving; I used it with wax paper and had success. Use a very, very, very sharp blade— teak can be brittle and split along the grain easily (things learned the hard way I never forget :rolleyes:). Good luck, should look great.
 
titanstats said:
It’s not so hard, I went through a veneering phase some time back. Contact cement works well, but isn’t so forgiving; I used it with wax paper and had success. Use a very, very, very sharp blade— teak can be brittle and split along the grain easily (things learned the hard way I never forget :rolleyes:). Good luck, should look great.
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For some reason I can't see how wax paper would work. I have gobs of balsa sticks from my r/c airplane days left over that had intended to use. I have a whole xacto knife set to help me along for the cutting.

oh, and I went with mahogany
 
It just helped align the veneer the way you wanted it before the contact cement made it permanent. Like anything else it has drawbacks, but worked pretty good once you got the feel of it. I remember messing up the top of a case once though, paper broke and a 2" square section at the bottom couldn't adhere, had to redo it. That sucked.
Mahogany is more forgiving, but start with a fresh sharp blade and change it frequently, will save you some cursing. Should look great. :thumbsup:
I have some sapele hanging around for a case I was contemplating for my G36, sort of a cross between the mahogany and teak. Teak ply is so damn expensive atm.
 
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