Solid wood caps.For those who have done it.

fbm211
fbm211 Posts: 1,488
edited July 2008 in Vintage Speakers
Well I went ahead and got some 1 inch thick ash boards to replace my caps and yes I know it swells and contracts but I couldnt find a reasonable size or price MDF board.The guy even cut the boards to size for me for free.(ebay seller) I even got it for a good price.$20.00 + 21.80 shipping.It was very heavy wood too. Can anyone recomend a good streak free naturall oak color stain.I was planning on spraying on a poly to get a nice even coat unless anyone can suggest a better way to do it.Like F1nut. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130233247481&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=003
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited July 2008
    Any pigmented wiping stain will get the job done. You might want to consider Minwax's wiping poly finish.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited July 2008
    nice wood you got there.. :p;)
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited July 2008
    You might want to investigate using a dye stain, they are more transparent and really penetrate well. Dye type stains CAN raise the grain but as a rule don't contain the waxy stuff found in a lot of the oil type stains,this gives more options for finish coats (no adhesion problems). If you can find a shop to spray your parts with a catalyzed lacquer topcoat you'll have the closest thing to an indestructable finish. Good luck !! gdb
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited July 2008
    F1nut is an ace in this department;)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited July 2008
    While I agree that dye stains are the only way to go, it's all I use. For the average Joe, they are not all that user friendly, hence my pigmented wiping stain suggestion, which are basically idiot proof.

    As for cat lac, while a notch above nitro, for an indestructable finish there are better choices.
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  • jon s
    jon s Posts: 905
    edited July 2008
    I like a wipe on poly finish over a spray. It is easier to apply and you avoid any orange peel finish or runs. You just have to apply more coats as it wipes on more thinly than sprays. To limit swelling and contracting of the wood, you should seal the whole piece to prevent moisture from getting in.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited July 2008
    jon s wrote: »
    I like a wipe on poly finish over a spray. It is easier to apply and you avoid any orange peel finish or runs. You just have to apply more coats as it wipes on more thinly than sprays. To limit swelling and contracting of the wood, you should seal the whole piece to prevent moisture from getting in.

    GOOD POINT jon! both faces should receive the same treatment to equalize the seal and avoid cupping !:)
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited July 2008
    Thanks everyone for the suggestions.Im still sanding them,its taking a while cause my hand starts to get sore after a while.Just a thuoght but maybe I could pay F1nut to do a pro finish to them.So what do ya say F1.Would you do it and how much??
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited July 2008
    I'm sure there is someone closer that could do the job for you. Check the local yellow pages.
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