Finished by Reduction!

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Offline cpditter

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on: April 06, 2020, 03:55:29 PM
Finished my Reduction kit, just wanted to say thanks to Paul for the help.  I'm a few kits removed from being a total rookie, but made some rookie mistakes which he quickly sorted out.  I took it for about a 1 hour test spin tonight and am very happy so far.  I've attached a few pics of the finished product.

My system is a Tubes4HiFi St-70, their SP-10 tube preamp, and Klipsch Forte's.  Oh, and my old  turntable i've had since college, a Pioneer PL-518 with a new Sumiko Pearl cartridge.

Thanks again for the help on building this kit.
Chuck

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Reply #1 on: April 06, 2020, 03:59:22 PM
Your Reduction has a nice classic look.

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Reply #2 on: April 06, 2020, 04:45:08 PM
Nicely done.

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Reply #3 on: April 06, 2020, 04:51:45 PM
Congratulations and what a great look! How did you finish the base?

Stefan Hampel
Soundsmith Carmen, modded Technics SL-1200mkII, Thorens TD 125 mk2 with SME V, Eros, Extended Foreplay III, BeePre2, Crack, Pioneer Spec 4, Sonus Faber Electa

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Reply #4 on: April 07, 2020, 05:47:37 AM
Nice job! 


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Reply #5 on: April 13, 2020, 12:10:01 PM
Hi:

I used Min-wax penetrating stain in Ebony...wiped on and let dry 24 hours.  Then finished with 4 coats of satin Min-wax spray on laquer...just a standard spray can. I sanded with 220 and 320 between last two coats.  Also sanded with 320 after last coat, and then when fully dry used a paste wax.

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Reply #6 on: January 04, 2021, 01:50:45 PM
Old thread I know, but just registered.  Thanks for the pictures and details of the base.  I like the finish Bottlehead shows on the product page, but yours looks great!


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Reply #7 on: January 26, 2021, 02:47:22 PM
Looks great, nice work!


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