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KLH Twenty Three Restoration-PICS

punprankster said:
:yikes::yikes::yikes::ntwrthy::ntwrthy::ntwrthy:

oh wow! if that was me, those speakers would still be sitting in the s.a. right now. damn great!
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Oh, I wonder about that! Could you really pass up a pair of these for 19.99? I couldn't and wouldn't!
You would have a great sounding pair of speakers, even if you didn't do any work to the cabs.
 
GD70 said:
Oh, I wonder about that! Could you really pass up a pair of these for 19.99? I couldn't and wouldn't!
You would have a great sounding pair of speakers, even if you didn't do any work to the cabs.
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I would. Not to sound finicky but i am lol. I haven't been blessed with the kind of gift that you have for restoring things and i just couldn't stand more than minute imperfections so if it's something i couldn't live with i'd pass.
 
punprankster said:
I would. Not to sound finicky but i am lol. I haven't been blessed with the kind of gift that you have for restoring things and i just couldn't stand more than minute imperfections so if it's something i couldn't live with i'd pass.
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There are speakers I would pass on as well and have. If these were really trashed, I would have passed.

Don't sell yourself short. It's not too difficult to do. An xacto knife and a metal straight edge and some wood glue is just about all you need for these types of repairs. I appreciate your complements though.:thmbsp:
 
That's great cabinet work. How are you filling in the chunks missing under the veneer? I skimmed the pics on my phone, so I apologize if you mentioned it in the text... too much and too little size for me to read on an iPhone at bedtime.
 
janikphoto said:
That's great cabinet work. How are you filling in the chunks missing under the veneer? I skimmed the pics on my phone, so I apologize if you mentioned it in the text... too much and too little size for me to read on an iPhone at bedtime.
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Thanks Janik!

The gaps under the veneer will be filled with epoxy.

Glenn
 
Glenn,
What are your thoughts on the sound of the KLH 23 vs the KLH 5? I would assume the 5s would be be better, but at least one person on AK has said otherwise.
 
tyella said:
Glenn,
What are your thoughts on the sound of the KLH 23 vs the KLH 5? I would assume the 5s would be be better, but at least one person on AK has said otherwise.
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I have not had the opportunity to A/B them in the same room yet. Opinions go back & forth on these two models. After I finish them, I'll certainly compare them and report back.

Glenn
 
Hey what did you guys use to refinish your cabs? I'm thinking of using howard restor-a-finish to give my sixes some shine since they still look quite decent i didn't want to sand them down completely.
 
punprankster said:
Hey what did you guys use to refinish your cabs? I'm thinking of using howard restor-a-finish to give my sixes some shine since they still look quite decent i didn't want to sand them down completely.
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I've been using Watco's Danish oil. The more applications, the higher the gloss.
It really brings out the wood grain, gives a deep rich luster. I usually sand with 600 grit between applications.
 
I might also suggest you epoxy around the magnet to the frame area- to prevent magnet shift! The old epoxy they used is well....old by now and prone to break loose!

GREAT looking project- here is another set let to live on and sing wonderfully!
DC
 
dc270 said:
I might also suggest you epoxy around the magnet to the frame area- to prevent magnet shift! The old epoxy they used is well....old by now and prone to break loose!

GREAT looking project- here is another set let to live on and sing wonderfully!
DC
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Thanks DC, and I'll take a look at the magnets. Can't hurt to solidify them!
 
Here's two gaps under the veneer filled with the epoxy. It was asked a little earlier what was going to be used. The corners will be stronger than they were originally.


 
Truly impressive work. You make this look easy!

Any types of epoxy you prefer or recommend? I have used some epoxies in the past and they can be a sticky messy affair. How are you achieving such a clean application? Are you injecting it?
 
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GTIanz said:
Truly impressive work. You make this look easy!

Any types of epoxy you prefer or recommend? I have used some epoxies in the past and they can be a sticky messy affair. How are you achieving such a clean application? Are you injecting it?
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Thanks!

I use Z-Poxy. I build R/C model airplanes, and it is used for fiber glassing the air frames. Ultra light 1/4 oz. fiber glass cloth is used on the surfaces with this epoxy. It's very thin and spreads with a paint brush. It sands very easily as well. Great stuff.

For the corners, I use a small flat head screw driver blade to drip it into the cavities.

Glenn
 
GD70 said:
I've been using Watco's Danish oil. The more applications, the higher the gloss.
It really brings out the wood grain, gives a deep rich luster. I usually sand with 600 grit between applications.
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I apologize if I missed it earlier in the thread, but what grit sandpaper do you start out with?

Your work looks great, inspiring me to get my speakers in better shape.
 
Hull Rust said:
I apologize if I missed it earlier in the thread, but what grit sandpaper do you start out with?

Your work looks great, inspiring me to get my speakers in better shape.
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I started with 100 grit on the power hand sander. Took about 45 minutes to sand the entire cab.

Glenn
 
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