06-30-2016, 06:05 PM
Well, I'm going to try to redo a few cabinets this year.
Top priority is a set of two 1950s Bozak E-300 (B-300) speaker cabinets. I've had these for two or three years and The Boss (Debbie) said I need to get them fixed up and out of the basement.
The following illustration will give you an idea of what they look like:
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/bozak_base.jpg]
The red arrow is pointing to the base (riser), which I am going to have to replicate on both of mine. The original risers were removed and casters installed at some time. I'll also have to replace the upper and lower trim, and replace the grille cloth.
New grille cloth is on the way, as is a lighter color grain filler as these cabinets are lighter than the typical walnut radio cabinets.
I'll try to take some photos this weekend before I begin the process of removing the speakers and tearing each cabinet down. I hope to get both torn down and the tops stripped this weekend. Hopefully by the following weekend, the grain filler will be here and then I can start the process of refinishing the tops of both.
Oh, don't let that "Little Giant" name fool you. These cabinets are huge...and heavy! Each cabinet holds a single 12 inch woofer, with not one, but two tweeters mounted coaxially.
I've decided that I can go ahead and redo the main body of each cabinet, and build new risers later. I am hoping I can find the right size wood to make the risers. Otherwise, I'll have to invest in a table saw to make the necessary precision cuts...$$$...
Top priority is a set of two 1950s Bozak E-300 (B-300) speaker cabinets. I've had these for two or three years and The Boss (Debbie) said I need to get them fixed up and out of the basement.
The following illustration will give you an idea of what they look like:
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/bozak_base.jpg]
The red arrow is pointing to the base (riser), which I am going to have to replicate on both of mine. The original risers were removed and casters installed at some time. I'll also have to replace the upper and lower trim, and replace the grille cloth.
New grille cloth is on the way, as is a lighter color grain filler as these cabinets are lighter than the typical walnut radio cabinets.
I'll try to take some photos this weekend before I begin the process of removing the speakers and tearing each cabinet down. I hope to get both torn down and the tops stripped this weekend. Hopefully by the following weekend, the grain filler will be here and then I can start the process of refinishing the tops of both.
Oh, don't let that "Little Giant" name fool you. These cabinets are huge...and heavy! Each cabinet holds a single 12 inch woofer, with not one, but two tweeters mounted coaxially.
I've decided that I can go ahead and redo the main body of each cabinet, and build new risers later. I am hoping I can find the right size wood to make the risers. Otherwise, I'll have to invest in a table saw to make the necessary precision cuts...$$$...
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
