Two weeks! Are you kidding me?

@TheHorse (205753)
Walnut Creek, California
October 29, 2017 1:20pm CST
I've been working on this blasted corner for two weeks. It's on a pair of Dynaco A-40XL loudspeakers, and the corner was totally gone when I received the speakers. I've had to build it up using alternating wood filler and glued in veneer, and I'm finally at the point where I'll be able to finish it up over the next few days. The last step is to glue in the final pieces of veneer that will actually "show." I'm only charging the owner of the speakers $100 for the restoration, but hey, its a hobby, so I don't care that much. Of course I'll post an AFTER picture...IF I'm happy with the results. What are you up to on this sunny and cool Sunday?
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James Higgins
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Oct 17
It is a foggy and cool morning in Eugene, so reading the morning paper and myLotting with plenty of coffee has been my morning activity. I would bet that your work comes out looking great!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 17
I have the first piece of veneer glued in and partially sanded. I care more about getting a nice square corner than perfect veneer matching. That's not gonna happen. A little morning paper and a misty morning sounds relaxing.
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James Higgins
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Oct 17
@TheHorse That it was.
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29 Oct 17
Sunday is gone. Tomorrow I have to report to office!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 17
Sigh. Tomorrow will be a busy day for me. But it's still today here.
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30 Oct 17
@TheHorse How was your Sunday And you fixed that speaker corners ?
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15 Nov 17
@TheHorse So when we are getting the new picture of it
NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (115999)
• United States
29 Oct 17
Out trying to watch football but we are experiencing a nor'easter so the satellite TV keeps cutting out.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 17
That sucks. I use hard-wired Comcast. My internet goes out now and then but my TV seems to keep on keeping on.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (74571)
• East Tawas, Michigan
29 Oct 17
You are very gifted, working with wood! $100 is a steal, for your friend! I can't wait to see your finished speakers:)
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 17
I'll take a picture of that corner after I've sanded it but before I've oiled it.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (74571)
• East Tawas, Michigan
29 Oct 17
@TheHorse Awesome, I'd love to see it! Can I let Jay see it, also?
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ARM
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
30 Oct 17
I had a pleasant Sunday meeting up old friends.You are sure making sure it's going to be a perfect finish
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Oct 17
I'm going to leave it for a day or two now.
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April
@thislittlepennyearns (58134)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
29 Oct 17
Heading to work.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 17
Is it fun? Or just work work?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Nov 17
@thislittlepennyearns Oh, that's cool. A good manager is important--can make work be fun.
April
@thislittlepennyearns (58134)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
30 Oct 17
@TheHorse it's not horrible. I really enjoy working with the manager I worked with tonight so it made it fun
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
29 Oct 17
Wow! you`re restoring things like that is something great! I wish to see the finish one!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Nov 17
I think I have a picture of that corner completed, but I'll also take pictures when I finally oil the speakers.
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allen0187
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
30 Oct 17
Was suppose to go to the bank and afterwards, was suppose to do some laundry but I got sick - fever, coughs, and colds - so it is be rest for me.
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allen0187
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
1 Nov 17
@TheHorse still sick.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Nov 17
Hope you feel better soon!
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
29 Oct 17
1hopefulman
Way to go! I just got back. This morning I went to my place of worship where we discussed Jesus' sacrifice and the importance of self-control.. This afternoon I went for a walk. Yes, it's raining and I used my big umbrella that covers me well. Then I went to the farmer's market and bought some tomatoes and some hot peppers. I was craving some hot peppers and I found some nice ones and at a good price.
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
29 Oct 17
@TheHorse I also like spicy food. A little spicy and it can make any meal taste amazing! Yummy!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 17
They look yummy--I like my food spicy! I eat a lot of Mexican and Thai food here in CA.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (134460)
• Roseburg, Oregon
29 Oct 17
I know when you get through with it . You will have it looking good.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Nov 17
It (they) will certainly be living room ready.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
30 Oct 17
I know you like to do this and it's even more fun knowing that you are paid for your hobby. I wait for "after" pictures.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
1 Nov 17
@TheHorse I hope you will post later. I feel groggy this morning. I am sure it has been the Bloody Mary I served with the Halloween dinner. The name and color sounded appropriate to the evening.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Nov 17
@LadyDuck Heh. Hope you're feeling less groggy by now. I'm just waking up.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Nov 17
I have a "during" picture, but I haven't edited it yet.
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Deborah-Diane
@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
30 Oct 17
@TheHorse - I went horseback riding this morning, then we had one of our daughters and two of our grandkids over for breakfast. Afterwards, we went to an open house for some condos which we are interested in, and then went to a small gathering with my husband's golf partners and their spouses. It was fun, but now I'm tired!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
31 Oct 17
Egads, how's your back? I'm not sure I'd get another horse.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Nov 17
@DeborahDiane Have you established a relationship with a particular horse? When I'm in the horse world, I always have a "best buddy."
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Deborah-Diane
@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Nov 17
@TheHorse - My back is pretty good for my age (68). Horseback riding is great for your posture! Our retirement community is the only one we know of in the United States with its own stables and horses. I love the fact that I can ride regularly without the need to own my own horse, again!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Oct 17
That sounds like a real labour of love. With most hobbys it is impossible to charge fully for the time it takes.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Nov 17
Heh. If I charged for the time I put in, I'd be rich, but nobody in their right mind could afford my work.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Nov 17
@TheHorse It was like that with the crochet work I used to do. I'd charge for the materials and add a bit for me.
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Robin
@Daelii (5619)
• United States
29 Oct 17
I hope you are happy with it so you can show both a before and after to see what is done! So what kind of wood work do you do? One of my grandmother s friends use to carve statues out of wood. It was amazing the pieces he sent her!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Nov 17
I can't do anything that elaborate. I just restore old veneer...and replace missing corners using a combination of filler and veneer. I'll post a picture of these Dynacos when they're done.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Nov 17
@Daelii I just sanded down what might be the final corner repair. It's time to start oiling.
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Robin
@Daelii (5619)
• United States
12 Nov 17
@TheHorse Thank you!
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
30 Oct 17
We went to church, and a soup luncheon, and then we traveled home. This is encouraging to see your progress.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Nov 17
I'm finishing up my friend's bookshelves this morning Then I'll turn my attention back to the speakers. They're almost ready for oil.
Patsie Hatley
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
30 Oct 17
huyst my yusyal mylotting that I do all the time
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
31 Oct 17
You did a lot of MyLotting?
Blondie2222
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
30 Oct 17
Sounds like a piece of work but I'm sure the owner will be happy with the end results.
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Blondie2222
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
1 Nov 17
@TheHorse Yeah i hope they all enjoy what you do
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
31 Oct 17
Yes, I enjoy the looks on the owners' faces when they get their stuff back.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Nov 17
@Blondie2222 They do. I'm on a mission to get these old loudspeakers into living rooms, where they belong. They were made when quality still mattered.
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maezee
@maezee (41997)
• United States
29 Oct 17
Thats a cool extra gig/hobby to have. Certainly the extra money will be nice good job.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Oct 17
Yes, I like having a hobby that brings money in. My friends knock their little balls around a golf course and pay through the nose for it. But I suppose it's a bonding experience.
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Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
30 Oct 17
I actually did nothing. I rested. I am sure that you`ll restore them back to perfection.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Oct 17
Well, at least the corner will be square. We'll see how my color-matching goes.
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Kelli M
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
30 Oct 17
I had a disaster of a day, complete with dinner getting knocked to the floor. Most of the folks were out of the house until dinnertime, so I expected to get a lot accomplished. The universe apparently had other plans in mind.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Nov 17
@spiderdust I Just went with frozen Indian tonight. I worked all three jobs today. Glad I get to chill and watch Game 7.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205753)
• Walnut Creek, California
31 Oct 17
Eh, did you order Chinese?
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Kelli M
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
1 Nov 17
@TheHorse No, I managed to salvage most of it. I didn't have room in the budget for ordering Chinese this week, which just made things even more frustrating.
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