Sansui G-8000 Veneer Project Off and Running!

[Arkay]

Unique and beautiful, and it should only grow more beautiful as it mellows with age. Well done! :thmbsp:


I'm going to "borrow" your idea about using a mat cutter for cutting angled veneer edges, too. Wherever it originated, it's brilliant! :yes: :thmbsp:

 

[marantzfan]

That is beautiful. Pretty soon here I am going to embark on reveneering my lil Sansui Eight, and will definately use this thread as reference..:thmbsp:

 

[Tripqzon]

That looks great. :thmbsp::thmbsp:

I'm a sucker for blonde and silver as some of you already know.

 

[specialidiot]

I think it looks stunning. I think that few weeks of "darkening" will bring the grain out a bunch.

Enjoy!

 

[MAXZ28]

I finally got around to completing my G-9000 bonnet veneer project. I figured I'd just add the results to a related existing DIY thread.

'Finished this one in walnut with Watco's Danish Oil in Medium Walnut. Two coats of Minwax Special Dark wood wax and she almost glows like a laquer topcoat.

Here she is...

Now I need to finish my recap list and place an order to Mouser. :yes:

 

[ghazzer]

Good job man! I can't see the seams at all - - -(har har)

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[gdwrench]

I agree,that is a beautiful piece.Nice job

 

[ghazzer]

On a serious note Darren, have you ever considered a "French Polish" for a finish on a amp or receiver? I've got a couple of good articles if you want me to send them to you.

Gonna try it on one side of the TT base that rippled, as soon as I acquire some dewaxed shellac flakes.

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[Clint]

MAXZ28, both cases are gorgeous. Can you speak more about how you removed the existing veneer. I have a Yamaha receiver I'd like to veneer, but it's vinyl over particle board. I'm afraid I may hork it up before I get started...

 

[MAXZ28]

The bonnets were covered in vinyl laminate - basically a large "sticker", if you will, that looks like wood but actually isn't. I simply heated the laminate with a hair dryer and peeled the laminate off. I start on a corner where I can get under the laminate with an exacto knife and pry it loose from the substrate. Once you have it started, it's really simple. It takes time but once you start heating up the laminate it loosens up easy and once you get the hang of heating up a couple inches in front of your peeling, it goes quickly. Takes about 20-30 minutes if you take your time. The substrates on these bonnets are plywood, but particle board just requires a little more time to heat. Peel slowly. You'll find that it's alot easier than it looks.

I hope that helps. :thmbsp:

Thanks for the positive comments, folks! I've got several Pioneer PL TT bases needing the same treatment so I hope I can get motivated and knock those projects out as well soon.

Here's what a Pioneer PL-530 TT looks like "deskinned" - it's particle board / MDF.

 

[westend]

G^&*mn, son, those are nice! I actually like the Cherry one better than the Walnut but both are a Blue Ribbon job. :thmbsp::thmbsp::thmbsp:

BTW, I think the guys that are having good luck with waxes ( I like 'em), are using wax that doesn't have any silicone or other polishing additives. Beeswax and Carnuba would be two of those.