The speakers I've been working on are almost done!

@TheHorse (224880)

Walnut Creek, California

July 1, 2024 12:31pm CST

I've been putting a lot of effort into these 1970 (or so) AR-3as. The wood was pretty badly water-damaged when I got them, and several edges and corners were simply missing. I mostly used 150 grit sandpaper for the basic sanding, and Elmer's Walnut Woodfiller to fill in the missing parts. I actually used Gorilla Wood Glue to replace missing veneer with thin slices of veneer I bought several years ago. I can't really calculate the number of hours that goes into a restoration like this. Sometimes I'll work for half-an-hour, and then let things dry. Other times I'll just sand away, perhaps "hot water treat" one surface, and then turn to another. I'll attach a photo of what these looked like yesterday. I was working on the most difficult side, and oiling up the front edges. I am doing some "nylon tests" and micro-level stuff today. Do I get a "Boy Howdy" for having a hobby that pays?

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@celticeagle (172519)

• Boise, Idaho

1 Jul

Why don't people take better care of their speakers? Boy howdy!

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@celticeagle (172519)

• Boise, Idaho

1 Jul

@TheHorse .........Oh, yes. Being stored away will do it.

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@TheHorse (224880)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Jul

@celticeagle I can always tell which surfaces were on the garage floor.

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@TheHorse (224880)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Jul

I think they wind up in a basement when Grandpa (then 18) goes off to College, and stay there for a long time.

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@JudyEv (349354)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jul

Not sure what a Boy Howdy is but good for you for having a hobby that pays. The owner will be blown away when these are returned.

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@TheHorse (224880)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Jul

I am not totally sure either. I think it's a Grandpa way of saying "Well, Gosh and Golly!"

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@TheHorse (224880)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Jul

@JudyEv Can I put a "well" in front of it to make it sound more American?

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@JudyEv (349354)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jul

@TheHorse Haha - and our son in Ireland says 'Janey Mac'.

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@kaylachan (76412)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

1 Jul

You enjoy doing it. That makes it worth it.

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@TheHorse (224880)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Jul

It really does.

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@kaylachan (76412)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

1 Jul

@TheHorse And, thats what makes it great.

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@TheHorse (224880)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Jul

@kaylachan Heh. I don't mind getting paid for it as well!

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@RasmaSandra (83424)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

1 Jul

Good for you, Yep deserving a Boy Howdy indeed,

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@TheHorse (224880)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Jul

Thank you!

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@Deepizzaguy (108066)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

1 Jul

Yes you do get a "Boy Howdy" from me for your work on working on your speakers.

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@TheHorse (224880)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Jul

Gracias!

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@LindaOHio (185078)

• United States

2 Jul

Boy Howdy! You don't get paid anywhere near the effort that you put into them. They look really great. Have a good day.

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@TheHorse (224880)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Jul

Eh, this is a labor of love.

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@wolfgirl569 (113654)

• Marion, Ohio

1 Jul

They are looking great

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@TheHorse (224880)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Jul

I think the owner is going to be pleased with them.

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