darthvadersdad 2,450 Super Wammer Posted February 21 (edited) My old rebuilt Tannoy Cheviots that Knipster of this parish reboarded/veneered in American Black Walnut. Some pictures before during and after he did the work.... I'll take some pictures of how they are now much deeper colours in the grain with lots of coats of wax to protect them. For some reason all the pics are now jumbled up Edited February 21 by darthvadersdad 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fled 234 Posted February 21 My old Sp10 mk2. plinth in rosewood In a mad moment of stupidity I sold it 😭😭 I wish I could turn the clock back. 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darthvadersdad 2,450 Super Wammer Posted February 21 (edited) 6 minutes ago, fled said: My old Sp10 mk2. plinth in rosewood In a mad moment of stupidity I sold it 😭😭 I wish I could turn the clock back. We've all done it Phil but what a beauty mate Edited February 21 by darthvadersdad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deggie 820 Posted February 21 Hmmmm that would match my speakers. 6 minutes ago, fled said: My old Sp10 mk2. plinth in rosewood In a mad moment of stupidity I sold it 😭😭 I wish I could turn the clock back. hmmm that would match my speakers. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nifkin 182 Posted February 21 Some very nice examples on show here. I have to say I don't think I could go back to black boxes for speakers again. I was very impressed with the textured grain of the 'medium oak' veneer of the XT 6Fs when I bought them, and, even better than that, my wife loved them: their aesthetic appeal put all questions like "where did you find the money for these?" out of her mind... 😏 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awkwardbydesign 1,103 Posted February 22 15 hours ago, Nifkin said: Some very nice examples on show here. I have to say I don't think I could go back to black boxes for speakers again. I was very impressed with the textured grain of the 'medium oak' veneer of the XT 6Fs when I bought them, and, even better than that, my wife loved them: their aesthetic appeal put all questions like "where did you find the money for these?" out of her mind... 😏 As I usually make my speakers, my trick is to get my wife to choose the finish. So oak veneer on the sides, and black leather fronts. Plus, she liked the temporary protection bars, so they stayed. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deggie 820 Posted February 22 Now the rear view ...more Santos rosewood of my ...mowgan mabon.s 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darthvadersdad 2,450 Super Wammer Posted February 22 16 hours ago, Nifkin said: Some very nice examples on show here. I have to say I don't think I could go back to black boxes for speakers again. I was very impressed with the textured grain of the 'medium oak' veneer of the XT 6Fs when I bought them, and, even better than that, my wife loved them: their aesthetic appeal put all questions like "where did you find the money for these?" out of her mind... 😏 Good ploy Simon I ditched black speakers years ago for the same reason👍 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darthvadersdad 2,450 Super Wammer Posted February 22 59 minutes ago, awkwardbydesign said: As I usually make my speakers, my trick is to get my wife to choose the finish. So oak veneer on the sides, and black leather fronts. Plus, she liked the temporary protection bars, so they stayed. Looks a bit like a customised prison for bad singers 😝😝 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nifkin 182 Posted February 22 2 hours ago, awkwardbydesign said: As I usually make my speakers, my trick is to get my wife to choose the finish. So oak veneer on the sides, and black leather fronts. Plus, she liked the temporary protection bars, so they stayed. Can I ask a (probably silly) question: are you using leather for the fronts for purely aesthetic reasons, or do you find it has a positive effect on SQ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nifkin 182 Posted February 22 Nicely tactile 👍🏼 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrod 1,380 Super Wammer Posted February 22 3 hours ago, deggie said: Now the rear view ...more Santos rosewood of my ...mowgan mabon.s Really lovely grain pattern 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deggie 820 Posted February 22 (edited) This is the side view......inner of each speaker. Edited February 22 by deggie 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awkwardbydesign 1,103 Posted February 22 2 hours ago, Nifkin said: Can I ask a (probably silly) question: are you using leather for the fronts for purely aesthetic reasons, or do you find it has a positive effect on SQ? Purely aesthetic. I would expect the angles on the baffle to have an effect, but not 1mm or so of leather. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toms wait 572 Posted February 22 5 hours ago, awkwardbydesign said: Purely aesthetic. I would expect the angles on the baffle to have an effect, but not 1mm or so of leather. I think it gives a better finish than say paint and with the front moulding/modelling a nice texture and finish, good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
