Latest speaker project almost done / myLot

Walnut Creek, California

April 25, 2016 9:27am CST

I'm almost done restoring the late 1970s ADS 710 loudspeakers I've been working on. All missing veneer has been replaced, and all that's left to do is oil up some surfaces. I'll attach a picture I took of two tops oiled and the sides still awaiting oil. This is one of my favorite parts of the restoration process. Yesterday, when I was helping a friend load up the U-Haul for his trip to Santa Barbara, I noticed some small tables and a night stand that need my work. He said he'd let me have at it when I visit him back in Santa Barbara. Do you enjoy the natural beauty of wood? I'm almost obsessed with it.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189792)

• Boise, Idaho

25 Apr 16

I was married to a carpenter. He helped to awake in me the difference in the woods. I have always loved the real, unfabricated pieces of furniture. The old antiques are where you can see it Now days they use the fabricated kind of wood alot and it doesn't look, or smell near as good.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189792)

• Boise, Idaho

25 Apr 16

@TheHorse ....Me either. I was writing an article about restores and was amazed at the different types of wood now days that is produced and not natural.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238275)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

Faux-wood does not make me smile.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238275)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Apr 16

@celticeagle There are even some very good guitars that are make out of non-wood materials. But there's just something about wood.

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111937)

• United States

25 Apr 16

Natural wood is the best for us here at the school house

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111937)

• United States

25 Apr 16

@TheHorse we live in a school house that is older than dirt.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238275)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

@amadeo That sounds really cool! Did you renovate it yourselves?

The Horse

@TheHorse (238275)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

At the school house? I'm thinking of Mark Twain now.

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Toni

@toniganzon (77084)

• Philippines

26 Apr 16

I do. I like the natural color and feel of the wood.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238275)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Apr 16

To me, there's nothing quite like it.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

26 Apr 16

Wow those tops are gorgeous. The grain is amazing.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238275)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Apr 16

Thanks! These are going to be some nice 710s. I hope they sell for about $400.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

27 Apr 16

@TheHorse I hope so for your sake , they sure are pretty so they should.

Anna

@LadyDuck (502189)

• Italy

25 Apr 16

I am also obsessed by the natural wood. It's almost time to sand and pain the fence in the garden, before it is too hot. I love this task.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238275)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

Sounds like fun. What stain or paint will you be using? Can I stop by and help?

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502189)

• Italy

26 Apr 16

@TheHorse I use the 3V3 products, I do not want to cover the wood, but to protect it against the UV and rain. Just like you, I like to see the wood grain. You can stop and help, I would be pleased.