Marantz 2230 Custom Wood Cabinet

[Mitchy2000]

Here’s a photo of a homemade housing I’m working on for my Marantz that I found in the trash last summer, believe it or not. It’s roughed out at the moment. I intend to replace the original grill, which is flimsy, with something more substantial. I am considering using a light coloured veneer rather than the walnut, cherry and other veneers usually seen on WC-22 units. Maybe a light birch? Will see.

 

[jth877]

Following. I'm in the process of determining how to make two wc-22 cabinets. I have the plans downloaded from the wc-22 plan thread here. I will use 3/4" mdf.

Still a bit confused about the molding on the front. Looks like the originals glued the molding on then veneered over the seam. I'm using mahogany to match the tritrix tl speakers i built. Birch or maple would look nice.

I think the perforated original metal mesh was 1/8" holes on staggered 3/16" spacing. It can be had in 14 or 16 gauge. A bit pricey with shipping.

 

[Mitchy2000]

Almost done with the custom WC 22 type case. Solid wood and white birch veneer. Custom aluminum vent grill. The front facia moldings are solid, made using a router and sanding block, a few adjustments and then finish to be added. Have to decide on the finish, clear coat most likely. I like the light colour as opposed to the original walnut.

 

[Mitchy2000]

Following. I'm in the process of determining how to make two wc-22 cabinets. I have the plans downloaded from the wc-22 plan thread here. I will use 3/4" mdf.

Still a bit confused about the molding on the front. Looks like the originals glued the molding on then veneered over the seam. I'm using mahogany to match the tritrix tl speakers i built. Birch or maple would look nice.

I think the perforated original metal mesh was 1/8" holes on staggered 3/16" spacing. It can be had in 14 or 16 gauge. A bit pricey with shipping.

Added a progress report…

 

[RPGTO]

I like the support you did for the top vent at the back edge - I had an original I bought new and the flimsy-ness of the rear edge always was annoying... Very nice job!

 

[Mitchy2000]

I like the support you did for the top vent at the back edge - I had an original I bought new and the flimsy-ness of the rear edge always was annoying... Very nice job!

Thanks! Nice GTO by the way.

 

[Jamie Starr]

Almost done with the custom WC 22 type case. Solid wood and white birch veneer. Custom aluminum vent grill. The front facia moldings are solid, made using a router and sanding block, a few adjustments and then finish to be added. Have to decide on the finish, clear coat most likely. I like the light colour as opposed to the original walnut. View attachment 2629375

Wow. That looks fantastic. Great work.