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  1. 28th December 2013, 12:45 PM #1
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    Default What timber(s) for replacement case for Squeezebox player

    Hi all,

    I have a Squeezebox 2 digital music player, and the case (black plastic coated with a rubberized paint) is deteriorating and becoming sticky!

    I would like to craft a showpiece wooden case for it. Inside the VFD display is detached from the main logic board, which gives some flexibility in placement of screen vs logic board.

    What sort of fine grain timber would suit? (I would like the finished product to be a deep reddish colour with rich grain, highly polished).

    Would I be able to craft from a single piece of timber and use a router and sanding ... is that even possible or a more traditional box from six pieces.

    Appreciate any thoughts or comments

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  3. 28th December 2013, 01:08 PM #2
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    Sounds you are describing NSW Rosewood.
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    Or some Red Cedar.
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    If you have a band saw there would be an opportunity for a unique band saw box.
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    I'd guess you need something that's pretty stable, so I'd suggest Aus. cedar. It will look good too.
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    Thanks for all of the suggestions. Appreciate it.

    Is there anywhere in Sydney that I can purchase small amounts of Rosewood or Cedar over the holidays, or am I out of luck?

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    Default african mahogany

    african mahogany would also be good.
    I'll be back 12 Jan and have plenty of cedar at Cremorne and can bring rosewood back if you can wait that long
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    Greg is where I go to buy this kind of timber Steve, if you can't hang out PM me,
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    Thanks all. I will contact Greg next week. Sidetracked on repainting a room

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    My personal choice would be the rosewood over cedar but both would look great.
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