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Sansui G-8000 Veneer Project Off and Running!

MAXZ28

MAXZ28

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I finally found some time to start my veneer job on my G-8000 case. I used some Cedan cherry self-adhesive veneer special ordered through Menards.

Here's the raw case after I stripped the cruddy laminate off.

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I had to build up one rear corner and patch a gouge on the top right leading edge. I used some Elmer's natural wood filler.

I used my Logan 660 mat cutter to cut the veneer edges at 45 degrees to form a miter joint verses a butt joint with the top over the side pieces. It makes the corners very tight and sharp.

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With the three pieces cut to precision and laid out, now it's time to apply the heat.

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Here is yours truly adhering the top piece with the handy dandy clothes iron with a cotton tee between the veneer and the iron.

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I then took an Exacto knife and rough cut the side openings and grill opening on top and finished up the straight edges with my Bandit veneer trimmer.

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Next I grabbed the Dremel with a small sand drum bit and rounded out the side opening contours.

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The cabinet hardware ports were pilot drilled with a bit first from the inside out and then I used the Dremel to finish them out from the exterior side.

I took my time which basically turned this veneer work into an afternoon and early evening activity. I have some more detail sanding and filling to make it perfecto, but here's how she looks at the moment.

Hey!!! Is that Dennydog deconstructing a midrange driver from an HPM-150!?!

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I'm still on the fence about the finish.....natural with some Watco Danish Oil or some red chestnut Minwax 232 stain to give it some red tone? Or maybe there's something else better to use?

Suggestions and recommendations would be appreciated, folks!

The project is turning out to be quite nice and I'm really satisfied so far with the results. I can only imagine what it will look like complete with an fab finish! :yes:
 
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Red chestnut would look very nice. That looks excellent by the way. What is the thickness of the veneer you used?
 
I like to use the Formby's Tung Oil finish. It really leaves a nice finish, it's super easy to use and mistake proof.

I don't like to use stains as they hide the natural luster of wood. Remember, cherry darkens with age, so what you see today is very different from what you'll see in a month.

Excellent work.
 
MAXZ28 said:
I'm still on the fence about the finish.....natural with some Watco Danish Oil or some red chestnut Minwax 232 stain to give it some red tone? Or maybe there's something else better to use?
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Nice job Darren.

With me, natural is better. In pretty much everything.
 
Isn't your CR-1020 finished in natural, Jeff? I'd really like to see some cherry finishes firsthand before I commit to something as Gary has mentioned to me several times about the aging-darkening process.
 
Well, that certainly sells me on Datco's Natural! What a difference! How many coats did you end up putting on?


Got any of the Rosewood veneer left? :D That's just beautiful! I never get tired of looking at that picture.
 
MAXZ28 said:
Well, that certainly sells me on Datco's Natural! What a difference! How many coats did you end up putting on?


Got any of the Rosewood veneer left? :D That's just beautiful! I never get tired of looking at that picture.
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I think that was 3 coats, at least that's what I said in the post.

I bought a 4'x8' sheet of the stuff (not cheap) and took it to Gary's. As far as I know, the 1020 is the only thing that's been done with it. I haven't seen anything else come out of his basement with rosewood, so the rest of it should still be there.

I may want to do my Maggie base in it, but that's just scraps.
 
What Tripqzon said/asked -- what thickness is the veneer you're using? Beautiful job, btw. I'm waiting to do my TX 9800 and an SA 8800. Any other pointers sure appreciated.
 
day67 said:
What Tripqzon said/asked -- what thickness is the veneer you're using? Beautiful job, btw. I'm waiting to do my TX 9800 and an SA 8800. Any other pointers sure appreciated.
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1/32"


Pointers? I'm too much of an amateur to offer any real pointers but here's a few of the obvious.....


Be sure to always use the right tools and be careful on the cross-grain cuts or you'll have splintered edges.

Measure twice - cut once. If you want your wood grain to match as it wraps over the edges - proper measuring is critical.

Take your time. Rushing to get the project done will almost certainly equate to sloppy results.

And ask the AK experts questions. If you're stuck on something and you can't find an answer in the forums, then be sure to ask the kind folks here. Lots of AKers here, so someone ought to be able to address any hiccups that arise throughout the project.
 
specialidiot said:
I think that was 3 coats, at least that's what I said in the post.

I bought a 4'x8' sheet of the stuff (not cheap) and took it to Gary's. As far as I know, the 1020 is the only thing that's been done with it. I haven't seen anything else come out of his basement with rosewood, so the rest of it should still be there.

I may want to do my Maggie base in it, but that's just scraps.
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How quickly we forget the McIntosh. Man you must of really not liked that receiver.
 
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