Andrew Tilsley Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 This is a welcome change from the 100kg projects I’ve recently been building. Lovely Silky Oak over euro birch ply. cabinets will be 130 litres. I’m using 19mm ply, which will be double walled. recessed plinth, mitred, approx 50mm high. quality terminals from our mates at Speaker Bug. tannoy HPD 12-inch co-ax. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tilsley Posted September 2 Author Share Posted September 2 Pic of a Klipsch horn using Silky Oak (not mine). That would be a go-to project for me. Having recently built a Klipsch Belle bass horn, I’d like to do the top section. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOMO Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Another great Tannoy project. Silky oak is such a classy timber!Combines really well with jarrah. I use local River Banksia for veneering and inlays which looks similar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Wright Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Great job. I really wish I could cut and measure well enough to build something that nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playdough Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 9 minutes ago, Rob Wright said: Great job. I really wish I could cut and measure well enough to build something that nice. Build it, bog and sand and paint in a ripple finish black satin. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tilsley Posted September 4 Author Share Posted September 4 More progress. Port fits nicely. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tilsley Posted September 5 Author Share Posted September 5 Backs getting glued in. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tilsley Posted September 5 Author Share Posted September 5 Battens and inner ply panels going in. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type 1 Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Nice work! Silky Oak is an interesting species as depending on the angle of the cut in the log, the size of the “ Rays”…, spots changes.. I’m just curious, who is doing your Veneering for you? I know most of the local “players”. Anyway, you have a nice workshop and it will be a nice looking project when it’s done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klm Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 2 hours ago, Type 1 said: Nice work! Silky Oak is an interesting species as depending on the angle of the cut in the log, the size of the “ Rays”…, spots changes.. I’m just curious, who is doing your Veneering for you? I know most of the local “players”. Anyway, you have a nice workshop and it will be a nice looking project when it’s done! You too would have a nice workshop if you were a teacher at that particular school. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOMO Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Andrew what glue do you use for attaching the solid edging? I use polyurathane glue and stretched masking tape where you have those clamps.Mostly because it is easy to sand off and does not creep or leave a residue in the grain like PVA.The masking tape can take a bit of getting off though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tilsley Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 14 hours ago, Type 1 said: Nice work! Silky Oak is an interesting species as depending on the angle of the cut in the log, the size of the “ Rays”…, spots changes.. I’m just curious, who is doing your Veneering for you? I know most of the local “players”. Anyway, you have a nice workshop and it will be a nice looking project when it’s done! Thanks. Over the years, I've done some veneering myself...but not any more. Recently, I have used Sharp Panels, here in SE QLD. Great supplier. Graig Sharp is the principal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tilsley Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 11 hours ago, klm said: You too would have a nice workshop if you were a teacher at that particular school. Ha, I work as an Exec in the school, not a teacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tilsley Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 11 hours ago, THOMO said: Andrew what glue do you use for attaching the solid edging? I use polyurathane glue and stretched masking tape where you have those clamps.Mostly because it is easy to sand off and does not creep or leave a residue in the grain like PVA.The masking tape can take a bit of getting off though. I tend to use PVA...but I always have a damp cloth on standby. For heavy walnut trim, I will drill a small pilot hole and put 2 or 3 nails in, then fill with matching putty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tilsley Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 Plinths mitred and glued in. After glue dries, I then add screws for extra support. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tilsley Posted October 15 Author Share Posted October 15 Oak trim added, plus initial sanding. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tilsley Posted October 17 Author Share Posted October 17 Finished, using Gilley Stephenson's natural cabinet bees wax. Earthwool to be added after I drill the driver holes. Quality Dueland cable used internally with nickel terminals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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