New born A/V-3 Cardinal Red Oak Veneer (1 Viewer)

[al lout]

Here are my 2 new born A/V-3 speakers. They are in red oak veneer. The finishes are cardinal red dye (4 coats) and 3 coats of Urethane (purchased in Rockler store). I'm extremely satisfy with the finish. And this is my first time doing veneer (getting kinda hesitant).

Kit from GR-Research
1 pair of A/V-3 (shielded) ~ $425 (shipped)
1 sheet of MDF = $28 (8 cuts at local lumber store)
Screws = $4
sand paper = left over from the tempest sub project
glue = left over from last project
cardinal red dye = $9
Denatured Alcohol for dye = $9
Urethane = $15 for 1 quart
Red-Oak Veneer = $35 (pick up at local shop)
1 galon of glue for veneer = $19

total = ($520 - $540)

These speakers produce a very nice easy going sound, capable of crank up loud without hurting your ears, easy to power, bass is tight and clean (eventhough I have the Tempest to help but I think these can hold up quite well in music). Extremely happy with the outcome. It's getting better and better everyday. Here are some pics:








They all for your help. All comments and questions are welcome.

Al,

 

[BonnerK]

I have never worked with veneer before. How did you trim the edges?

They look beautiful!

 

[Patrick Sun]

You can buy a trim bit for veneer for a router, and then it's just elbow grease and sandpaper.

 

[BonnerK]

Ahh, I see. So, you're telling me I need a router? Honey!!!

 

[al lout]

I trimmed the edges using the trim bit for veneer as Patrick mentioned. I believe that you can trim the edges using a sharp razer utility knife.

Al,