Hello all, I am finishing up some speaker cabinets, in which I have curly maple veneer on the sides. For the front, I am going to use clear pine (save cost). I want to use Dansih Oil as the finish because I have seen it before on the curly maple and really liked it. <!—-><!—-> <!—->
Do I need to still apply Pre-Stain Conditioner to the pine if using Danish Oil, like you would have to for a traditional stain?<!—-> <!—->
Sand to 220-grit for appling the oil [I just read the previous threa don sanding 🙂 ] ?
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Dear Stingray,
Are you sure that you want to go with pine? Speaker cabinets require a lot of mass -- you don't want the cabinet itself to vibrate. Many high end speaker cabinets are made from very high density composites with hardwood veneers for appearance. You may be able to save on cost by using plywood. Sorry, this doesn't really answer your question, but I think that using pine in the cabinet is not a good idea in the first place.
-Andy
Hi Andy, I understand your concern and I agree. BUT, these are just computer speakers with 3.5" speakers. The main cabinet is veneered 3/4" MDF with internal bracing. Having 3/4" Pine front baffle should be fine.<!----><!----><!---->
Actually, just got back from Lowes and they have Maple, so the front panel will be maple as opposed to pine. I think the maple will take the Danish Oil better then the pine and will be able to match the curly maple veneer better also.<!----><!---->
No, to answer your question, you do not want to apply a stain pre-conditioner if you plan to use a oil/vanish finish like Danish Oil. The conditioner is just linseed oil and some small amount of resin. The Danish Oil is just linseed oil and a larger amount of resin. In other words, it's almost the same stuff.Howie.........
Edited 6/3/2007 10:05 pm ET by HowardAcheson
THANKS! That is kind of what I wondered.
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