I got some work done on the remaining Acoustic Research vintage loudspeaker yesterday.

@TheHorse (214031)
Walnut Creek, California
July 23, 2024 10:36am CST
I had yesterday off. No music practice or anything else. It hit 99 F, and I did make it to the pool, but I spent much of the day working on the remaining vintage AR speaker at my house. I'll attach a photo of the top, which is sanded, water treated, and ready for oil. It should look nice. But most of my time was spent gluing in small pieces of veneer on some damaged corners. For those interested, fixing damaged corners is a gradual process, taking several days or weeks. First I glue what's there down. for structural integrity. Then I build the corner up, using wood filler, and sometime small bits of scrap veneer, glued in at various angles, for strength. (I think of it as "mini-plywood.") Finally I glue in the veneer that the world will see, press it down (one way or another) and let it "cure" for several hours before sanding it into the shape I want. The work involved is an enjoyable mixture of planning and executing. I always look forward to my next project. Anyway, that's how I spent my Monday. How was yours? I'll be back to Guitar Center this afternoon.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317038)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jul
The speaker looks good. Anything worth doing is worth doing well and right. You're doing a good job.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (214031)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Jul
I agree. I do my best on every restoration.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (214031)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Jul
@just4him Thanks, Valerie. I really do take pride in my work. I just turned this one over and am now working on the bottom. Maybe I'll take a "during" picture. I already started sanding it. I hope your day is off to a good start. Well, it's Noon there, but you get the idea.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317038)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jul
@TheHorse It shows.
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Greenery8
@grenery8 (7248)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
23 Jul
i see you're good with this kind of stuff, admirable. i am glad you went to the pool, a saver in these hot days.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (214031)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Jul
I may visit briefly again before Guitar Center. But I have one fairly big errand to run.
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Greenery8
@grenery8 (7248)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
24 Jul
@TheHorse yes, you are balancing many things. good luck.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (214031)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Jul
I may go this morning, before guitar center.
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Greg
@xander6464 (42308)
• Wapello, Iowa
25 Jul
Isn't "mini-plywood" the way Stormy Danials described Trump?
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (102054)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Jul
It looks good
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The Horse
@TheHorse (214031)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Jul
I hope these find their place in front of one of his listening rooms.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jul
I can imagine you'd get very engrossed doing this work.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (214031)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Jul
It's really satisfying.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
24 Jul
It will look excellent when you oil it. Monday I spent making several phone calls; and our housekeeper was over to do the trash and some other things on my to-do list. Tuesday the concrete guys started on putting in the handrails. I don't know when they will pour the concrete. Have a good day.
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