Kit Assembly Gallery

[2wo]

That is gorgeous!...John

 

[johnsonad]

Wow, I really like that build!  Great job PB!

 

[Karl5150]

At some point we will no longer be amazed by the beauty of the custom work that comes off your bench...just not yet.
Karl

 

[Paul Birkeland]

I'm currently testing the weight limits of the bench with a pair of these sitting on it.

 

[Paul Birkeland]

This is a pair of Paramounts I just finished built from kits purchased from the first run!

 

[johnsonad]

Those Paramounts look great!

 

[Karl5150]

The finish on the bases highlights the grain beautifully.
Karl

 

[canonken]

Wow, some awesome custom work!

 

[Paul Birkeland]

A completed Moreplay.

 

[Doc B]

That would look and sound great with MonAmours.

 

[Chris H]

I'd never seen this thread before - wish I had when I was trying to decide on a finish.
That red mahogany and gold vein on page 1 (2 yrs ago!) is stunning.

 

[Paul Birkeland]

I'd never seen this thread before - wish I had when I was trying to decide on a finish.
That red mahogany and gold vein on page 1 (2 yrs ago!) is stunning.

It was a stunning PITA though!

 

[Chris H]

I bet - hope your fingers aren't still red

 

[canonken]

The suffering improves the sound quality  ;D

 

[pechelman]

I bet - hope your fingers aren't still red

Or orange

 

[Clover]

So... what is the best way to paint the screws and other various bits that I keep spotting in these beautiful builds?  The wife vetoed my original build idea of walnut and hammered copper.  The test came out rather orange.  I'm into some of the black and even the gold finishes shown in this thread but the little details like the heads of screws are giving me a little pause. 

 

[Paul Birkeland]

I stock black stainless screws. 

 

[Doc B]

Just punch holes in a piece of cardboard, stick the screws in the holes and shoot the heads with black spray paint. I have done this many times when black screws were not available in the size I needed.

 

[Clover]

Thanks guys.  I give the cardboard a shot tonight. 

 

[larcenasb]

Wow, just found this thread....some really amazing work here, Paul! It's cool to see how customized you can make things, especially the retro-looking chassis and the ones with a remote control.

Have you worked on any cool custom projects in 2022?