Damaged Speaker Box Repair

[Glassman]

Wasn't sure where to post this, and I don't really want to DIY this unless someone can say it's easier than it looks...

Something fell on top of one of the wood veneered speakers. I'm gutted. Need to get this sorted as a matter of urgency as I can't bear to look at it.

[sherman]

Sand it smooth and apply some wood filler.
Smooth that and sand it smooth.
Mix up some paint and touch it in.

[Digger]

This is the guy who very professionally repairs & replaces car glass for a living & he has the temerity to post this thread about some dinked wood on his speaker box.

Obviously not an audiophile

[NDA]

A furniture restorer could probably do that - I wouldn't tackle it myself.

[Andeh1]

Search for your local paint repair "magic men" they can make a lot of things disappear, I would expect wood to be no different.

[AndyTR]

See if you have a local French Polisher, they'll sort that out properly.

[RedWhiteMonkey]

[jimothyc]

I’ve not done it myself, but I’ve seen a YouTuber repair similar damage on furniture with coloured wax sticks that you melt into the damage and then smooth off. They come in a range of colours to help get the colour match spot on.

[Glassman]

RedWhiteMonkey said:

This came to my mind too.



Then the fly fishing one.

[Glassman]

Digger said:

This is the guy who very professionally repairs & replaces car glass for a living & he has the temerity to post this thread about some dinked wood on his speaker box.

Obviously not an audiophile

I wouldn't know where to get the acoustic wood filler from for starters.

[simon_harris]

f you think that the type of wood filler used to repair that damage is going to affect the acoustics then I have some balanced power cables to sell you that will transform your soundstage...

[MC Bodge]

sherman said:

Sand it smooth and apply some wood filler.
Smooth that and sand it smooth.
Mix up some paint and touch it in.

Yes. It is not difficult.

[Glassman]

MC Bodge said:

sherman said:

Sand it smooth and apply some wood filler.
Smooth that and sand it smooth.
Mix up some paint and touch it in.

Yes. It is not difficult.

You're probably right. Tricky to match the colour, grain and blend it though, no?

[MC Bodge]

Glassman said:

MC Bodge said:

sherman said:

Sand it smooth and apply some wood filler.
Smooth that and sand it smooth.
Mix up some paint and touch it in.

Yes. It is not difficult.

You're probably right. Tricky to match the colour, grain and blend it though, no?

You can buy wood repair kits that have a range of suitable colours for you to mix. Blending it in & grain, use a fine brush.

I have repaired much bigger damage than that in the past and have passed the, rigorous, wife inspection test.

There will be no harm in trying.

[JoshSm]

NDA said:

A furniture restorer could probably do that - I wouldn't tackle it myself.

It's definitely a furniture repair problem.

I wouldn't try to DIY it, it'll still show. Get someone who knows what they're doing to sort it.

Sanding and filling are usually a one way trip, and other more sympathetic ways exist to sort dented and crushed wood.

[B'stard Child]

Surely this an opportunity to man maths an upgrade to the speakers??

[MC Bodge]

JoshSm said:

It's definitely a furniture repair problem.

I wouldn't try to DIY it, it'll still show. Get someone who knows what they're doing to sort it.

Sanding and filling are usually a one way trip, and other more sympathetic ways exist to sort dented and crushed wood.

You can sometimes steam dents out of wood, but I wouldn't do that in this case.

Some people are more prepared to attempt things than others are....usually people who attempted things before and have developed skills.

[Glassman]

B'stard Child said:

Surely this an opportunity to man maths an upgrade to the speakers??

It was my second thought. Even after repair, they might still have to go now.

After a few different brands and types, I settled on Linn. Started with Keilidh (upgraded them with Ku Stone plinths) and added a pair of Ninka to these. They both ended up going in exchange for the now damaged Akurate 242.

[Sheepshanks]

Glassman said:

I wouldn't know where to get the acoustic wood filler from for starters.

If it’s that critical then get some new ones on insurance.

[Glassman]

Sheepshanks said:

Glassman said:

I wouldn't know where to get the acoustic wood filler from for starters.

If it s that critical then get some new ones on insurance.

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