Statement monitors towers.

[Silver1omo]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

If the tariffs aren't too steep and with the shipping being "international", there are some good internet dealers that offer many varieties. Joe Woodworker is one I see the guys here talk about:

http://www.joewoodworker.com

There's also Woodcraft and Rockler. I've been getting the PSA-backed veneer from Rockler for decades now and always get great results using that. It has a pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the back and it's very strong and long-lasting. Easy if you don't have the space or tools to do the glue-on methods, like using wood glue pressing or contact cement. I did my Azurites about, wow, 13 years ago now and the PSA veneer is still holding strong with no loss of adhesion on the edges or corners. A friend just bought them from me last year, so they're holding up quite well at his place too. I know shipping to Canada can be cost-prohibitive, but some of the US on-line vendors could be an option for you.


John A.

Unfortunately, law prohibits importing raw wood or it's derivatives. One of the only exceptions are loudspeakers.
So technically, we can't even import flat packs...

[Silver1omo]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

I am in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, and you?

Guadalajara

[abn1701]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

I am in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, and you?

[johnastockman]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

If the tariffs aren't too steep and with the shipping being "international", there are some good internet dealers that offer many varieties. Joe Woodworker is one I see the guys here talk about:

http://www.joewoodworker.com

There's also Woodcraft and Rockler. I've been getting the PSA-backed veneer from Rockler for decades now and always get great results using that. It has a pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the back and it's very strong and long-lasting. Easy if you don't have the space or tools to do the glue-on methods, like using wood glue pressing or contact cement. I did my Azurites about, wow, 13 years ago now and the PSA veneer is still holding strong with no loss of adhesion on the edges or corners. A friend just bought them from me last year, so they're holding up quite well at his place too. I know shipping to Canada can be cost-prohibitive, but some of the US on-line vendors could be an option for you.


John A.

[Silver1omo]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

Hi!
Beutiful work , just a few questions.
Did you use solid wire for internal wiring? gauge?
And where did you buy veneer ?
I'm from Mexico too and can´t find a dealer.
Cheers and Happy New Year!

BTW, where are you located?

[Silver1omo]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

Yes, solid wire 16awg, a pita, I got the veneer in 2 places in Guadalajara, in México City you can find raw veneers in several places. In Toluca I found a place that carries paper backed and raw veneers, they also sell veneered mdf http://www.cymisa.com.mx the problem is that they require a minimum order of $1500 pesos before iva.

[abn1701]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

Used 3/16" the tweeter's mounting holes needed to be enlarged a little bit.

Happy new year to you and everyone else!

Hi!
Beutiful work , just a few questions.
Did you use solid wire for internal wiring? gauge?
And where did you buy veneer ?
I'm from Mexico too and can´t find a dealer.
Cheers and Happy New Year!

[Silver1omo]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

Used 3/16" the tweeter's mounting holes needed to be enlarged a little bit.

Happy new year to you and everyone else!

[Philzeemon]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

Silver1omo...

What size T-nuts did you use to mount the drivers to the baffle?
Thanks, and Happy New Year to you.. Phil

[Philzeemon]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

Nice variation on the statement monitors as towers...I DO like them..

[Silver1omo]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

That will be it for now:

I still need to paint the un-veneered sides. But will have to wait until I get access to a compressor and a bigger space to work...

[Silver1omo]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

Chamfers have been cut to size and have started applying the water base finish on one side


This is what I'm using:

[Silver1omo]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

Very pretty!

Jim

Thanks! Both sides veneered and started the chamfers.

[Jim Holtz]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

Very pretty!

Jim

[Silver1omo]

Re: Statement monitors towers.

Left side veneered: