How to Cover a Cabinet with Tolex or Leatherette.......Part 2
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- čas přidán 8. 01. 2014
- In this 7th and final video of the series, the scratch-built 5F1 Champ amplifier cabinet is covered with a Tolex-like leatherette. The tools and materials needed and all aspects of the procedure are explained and demonstrated in great detail. Hopefully, this 7-part video series will help you to construct your own amp chassis, construct a finger-jointed pine cabinet, and then cover the cabinet, back door, and speaker baffle with appropriate materials.
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Thanks for watching !!!! - Hudba
People like you are the reason I love you tube. That amp looks better than just about anything that comes out of a store. Your workmanship is impeccable and I'm sure it inspires thousands of others besides myself. You've made a beautiful thing that anybody on Earth would be proud to own. I had to go and get my hat and put it on so I could take it off to you. Very nicely done!!!
Thanks so much, JP. Rusty and I really appreciate your kind words. Viewers like you make it all worthwhile :)
i think I'm learning more from watching your vids than I would if I spent big bucks to go to college. My Grandfather was a World War One vet, and he got into the radio game in about 1918,building crystal sets.He said he started playing with tubes when they first became available to the public, and he kept up with the new developments all his life. He was the man who taught me the basics of electrical theory and much of the tube-ology. He also knew his way around the wood shop. He's been gone since '82, but I'm sure he would enjoy seeing everything you've done You and he are kindred spirits. .
Thank you very much, JP. I'm glad the videos are helpful and am quite flattered by the comparison.
This craftsmanship is so hard to come by these days. Thank you very much for these incredible instructional videos. Well done sir, well done.
Billo1281 You're welcome, Bill, and thanks for the very kind words. Rusty and I are glad the videos are helpful :)
10 years on and this is still very useful content. Covering my custom cab tomorrow, wish me luck!
Good luck, Geoff.
Thankyou. Worth every minute. No time wasted here.
You're welcome, Mark.
Wonderful series! I will be taking a used Kustom Tube12a and building a head cabinet. Will be sure to refer to your videos! Thanks! Mike.
I just finished binge watching the entire series!! I've learned a lot!! Thank you, Uncle Doug!!! Cheers!!
Man,I’ve covered maybe 6 or 7 cabs and heads (I’d have to count) and the corners never get easier. I’ve gotten better but they aren’t EASY. I think it’s one of those skills that has to be done on a fairly regular basis to really get great at it. At least for us mere mortals ! Thank goodness these tutorials are here for remedial courses. And if all else fails, corner protectors look good. Or you get your friend with the woodworking machines to do the cabs!😊
I agree, William. Corners are the most challenging part of the job.
Doug, this build is a thing of beauty.
Thanks, Rod :)
Fantastic explanations on everything. Best tolex video I've seen.
Thanks, Matt. I'm glad the video was helpful.
I really appreciate your work, Doug! Hope that someday i'll make a beautiful cabinet and amp like you do.
Greetings from Hungary! Keep up the good work and the very precise and informative videos!
András
I put tolex on my first speaker cabinet after watching this and part one. It turned out great. Thanks Uncle Doug!
You're welcome. I'm glad your project was successful.
Several years ago I followed your tutorial to reskin a wooden box for a 1930's violet ray enclosure. My project turned out perfect! It's time to do another one so I'm reviewing your most excellent how-to videos. Thanks Again!!!
You're welcome, Neo. We're glad the videos were helpful.
I´ve watched a lot of YT-vids witch claimed to show how to tolex. But your´s really *do*. Others showed how to wrap it on, its the silly part. You teach us to do corners and furthermore all details. So my next Instrumental Amp project, will be a little head and after looking at your tolex videos, i will try it by myself :)
Thanx so much for teaching us how to really do the tolex job..!! :)
Thanks so much, TC. I tried to make the video as detailed as possible, and I hope it helps you with your project. Best of luck !!!
Thanks, Wilson. I'm glad the video was helpful.....and you're right, without Rusty's able assistance, I would be lost :)
Robert Rand, your comment came without any reply capability, but I wanted to thank you for an excellent suggestion. I never considered using wooden wine cases for amplifier cabinets, but will definitely keep it in mind for my next amp project.
How nice it is to see a real pro doing his thing. Cheers!
Thanks, RD :)
Perfection.... engineering, science and just rare good work.
Thanks so much :)
Hello Uncle Doug, I really think you do a professional job on your videos. If I had to guess, in a former life, I'd bet you were an engineer whose made many a presentation for product or design...it shows. It takes one to know one and I can tell. Well, we share the same interest and hobby, and I thought I would pass along a little tip about something to your viewers. If one does not have the tools or the space to make the box, or you've had as much fun as you are ever going to require making one yourself, you can pay a visit to your local liquor store or wine merchant and find a nice finger jointed wine case. They come in 7 standard sizes that make nice 8in or 10in cabinets. Most vineyards do a quality woodworking job on these cases to make them appealing for presentation and they usually come in knotty pine or basswood. A little purchase of liquor now and then from the merchant makes the asking and receiving go a bit smoother. If you google "wine case" you can get a lot of good information about these cases and see pix of the best looking ones. Hope this helps.
Regards, Robert Rand
Steve Brower, your comment did not have reply capability, so I will respond here. The heat gun is actually a little too intense for warming up the vinyl upholstery material. I generally use a hair dryer instead for that purpose and to speed up the drying of the contact cement. As for removing the old material, I would suggest a heat gun (use very carefully) and a putty knife, and some lacquer thinner (with no heat gun) if necessary to dissolve the old glue. You're welcome, Steve. I'm glad the video was helpful.
Hi Uncle! I have to pause this video for a while so I can write you a BIG THANKS for making me feel happy inside(I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one feeling this way). You know how you feel inside when you discover something new that is so simple but just never thought about it or that no one showed you and you get that funny, happy, full of joy feeling inside, well you just did it again to me when you mentioned putting the contact cement container in warm water before using it. Those little things you mention in your video's makes all the difference. Not only that but the knowledge your are passing on to us is amazing my friend. The way you talk also is nice cuz so many other users have great info to pass on but because sometimes they are so dull and monotonous, a person just can't watch and listen to learn. But then we find you! You are doing an excellent job as a teacher. Don't waste your energy on the thumbs down and the haters because the rest of us surely appreciate the time you are spending to create these videos to pass on your knowledge!!!
I just found your channel a day or two ago and I can't get enough. For sure I'm going to watch the majority of them if not all. I built a couple of guitar pedals(nothing fancy but good for me as a project) when I was in college and wanted to try a tube amp but never did. You've given me that bug to start scrounging parts to build one. It will be spring clean up here in a few months. People get a week to throw away whatever they want. It will be the perfect time to get free parts. I've got a Peavey Audition 110 w/o Reverb that I picked up 2 years ago in our spring clean up. The person put it in way so someone would see it. I was on my 50cc scooter(I have a 95 CBR600F3 too) when I found it. It as seen better days but still sounds awesome. The logo is sorta melted and some plastic controls button too, the grill cloth as a 1 1/2 inch hole in it. The tolex is all torn, one corner of the wood is not attach no more, and I need to fix a few things inside. But even with all that, I love it. Except the electronics, all the rest gives a nice touch to it. I will be doing an enclosure and use all the rest of the parts. I may even get the parts to fit it with reverb cuz the circuit board is ready for the parts. I'm starting the project soon so that way when spring clean up gets here I will still be all primed up to build a tube amp and that will be an awesome project.
You gave me an idea in this video that I will not share here but will send you a pm about it just in case nobody as ever done it before.
Ciao Uncle!
Greetings, CT and thanks for all the kind words. Rusty and I thrive on praise.....and T-bone steaks :) Best of luck with your Peavey project. I would have loved to have seen you carry it home on your scooter. Let us know how it turns out :)
Uncle Doug can someone please send me a link where I can buy some of this material, it's lovely
Your video is EXACTLY what I was hoping to find. Thank you sooooooo much
You're welcome, I6. Glad it was helpful.
Very Nice Build! - But you covered up your pretty box joints
Thanks, Dave. The joints are primarily for strength, but I agree that they can be quite attractive if simply stained and finished.
Hey Doug and Rusty,
I've been binge-watching your videos for the past week and I've been enjoying them and learning a lot. Thanks very much for all the time and effort you've put into them. I've been thinking about building a champ-style amp for quite awhile now and your videos have made me think that I could actually do it. I like the idea of getting the parts myself instead of buying a kit.
Due to limitations imposed by my living situation, I would not be able to build or cover a cabinet. Do you know of a source for cabinets like the one you built here? I know there are champ-style cabinets available, but they're designed to hang the chassis from the top instead of installing it on the bottom. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Thanks again and keep up the good work!
-- Patrick
Now I can cover my homemade 5F1 Champ with tweed..the real tweed, not the fake plastic tweed. Doug, your videos are like going back to college, only enjoyable. Hugs...Nyms
Thanks, Nym. Best of luck with your project. I warn you that real tweed is a challenging material for cabinet covering.......as you will soon discover.
@@UncleDoug...yes, it will be... I've done the fake tweed before...this real stuff has already been pre-coated with tinted shellac or lacquer so it's stiff...that will make it much easier for me. Nyms
Every one of Doug's instructional videos is rock solid, solid gold standard
Thanks, Peter :)
Patrick McNamee, your inquiry did not allow for a Reply, so I'll answer up here and hope you see it. I think it's a great idea for you to build a Champ-style amp. Besides, the cabinet, the chassis is another challenge for most first-time builders. I believe that Weber sells chassis if you need one, and Mojotone offers amp parts and cabinets: www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/cabinets Best of luck with your project.
Excellent Uncle Doug! This was a project I was going to take on this summer building my own cabinet! Now....Any Idea on some good cheap speakers for a good Bluesy tone?
I have had great luck with modern Jensen speakers. Some people moan and groan about them being made in Italy (I believe), but they sound great and are very reasonably priced. I buy mine from Musician's Friend.
Thanks for the info Uncle Doug! Hope all is well and always great to see a video from you. I always gain alot of much needed info.
You're welcome, Marc. Best of luck :)
We're both doing quite well, thanks. I hope the same is true with you. You're welcome for the video.....glad you enjoyed it. Rusty sends his regards :)
You are a fantastic teacher. Each step was well discussed
Thanks, Kurt :)
Best tolex tutorial I've seen, thanks a lot!
Glad to hear it, BJ :)
Great Job Doug. I am retolexing and old 60's Fender 2-12" speaker cabinet for the first time and your video will be helping me in a huge way. TY and keep up the great work. I am 60 and the last 7 years in a band (recently ended) called SideTraks, but all our You Tube video's were under the search of 'Quigfest'. My last name is Quigley. Anyway, no band right now, so I am doing the same type of restoration projects. PS: I am the Bass player in the band. TY again Doug.
+Michael Quigley You're welcome, Michael. I'm glad the videos were helpful. Best of luck with your cabinet re-covering job :)
Thank you for taking time to make and share this fantastic tutorial. So thorough and clear.
We're glad you enjoyed it, Marianne.
one of the best video tutorials i have ever seen, it shows clearly how to do it, it guides you thru the critical phases to get a good finish. thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge !!!!
You're quite welcome, USB. Rusty and I really appreciate your nice comments and wish you the best :)
Excellent Doug. Entertaining but most of all very Educational.Thank You so much. Very neat work. Patience is indeed a virtue.
You're welcome, David :)
I wish I had your knowledge of valve amps and circuitry,I have a few valves amps but a couple of them need fixing but IM NOT SURE WHERETO START. Keep up the good work and solder on. many thanks for your inspiration.
Very high quality workmanship and it shows. Very nice Uncle Doug.
Thanks, R2R :)
Very nice to see, good explanations and funny intermezzo's with Rusty. Thanks Uncle Doug!
You're welcome, Jim. Thanks !!!
HI Uncle Doug. I just Tolexed a speaker cabinet over the weekend and used your method for doing corners--it gave me the best result I've ever achieved. Thanks for all your great tips and techniques.
You're welcome, Roid. It's great to hear that your project went well. Congratulations !!!
Gee, I hope Rusty didn't get offended when you switched to the hand held camera. All in all, what a great project and fabulous result. In fact, you were so perfectly detailed that I realized that I am not capable of taking on this project at my present skill level, so I shipped my Fender Twin shell to a professional to get it recovered. Thanks for helping me make that decision, and thank Rusty too.
Bourne Accident Rusty is still trying to get the contact cement off of his paws, but says "Hello". We hope the cabinet turns out great :)
Thanks Uncle Doug for all your awesome tutorial videos... I've learned so much! :)
You're welcome, Corey :)
Nice CCR lick at the end 👍. Great instruction, incredibly informative. Thank you sir
Thanks. Glad it was helpful, Jorrick.
Uncle Doug, I wanna be just like you when I grow up. Thank you for the mountain of wisdom.
Thanks, Marcelo, but my wife insists that I haven't grown up yet :)
Thank you very much for these amp build videos. I made a 1 x 12 cabinet and followed all of your instructions. It came out great. Even the Tolex. Thanks again.
That's great to hear, Leonard. You're welcome :)
wonderful looking cabinet
So nice and the gold look sets it off, perfect
Thanks, Mr. B :)
I know, I'm commenting again. But, I followed your directions this weekend and i'm very happy with the results. Thank you again for making a seemed difficult operation understandable and fun. Best regards to Rusty.
Joe, your comments are always welcome :) I'm really glad to hear that the video was helpful, and that the amp-covering project went well. Rusty thanks you for remembering him, and sends his greetings ^. .^
Very detailed and informative. I didn't know what to do with the corners. I'm actually carpeting PA cabinets, but I think the techniques you covered in this video have me on the right track now. Thanks again.
Hi Doug,
Thanks so much for all your efforts in the series. As mentioned before, I have really learned so much from these videos. I guess I am also grateful for how much time you must put in to do both the build and the filming/editing of the videos. I am part way through a build at present, and am just about to start the cabinet, so a lot of your teaching's will now be used. Amazing timing. I also loved seeing Rusty play ball. Have a great weekend Doug.
Regards,
Dan
Thanks a lot for this video. You have such a sincere and positive way of talking that it calmed me down and made me enjoy watching you play fetch with your dog (which in all other CZcams videos I would've probably fast-forwarded through). You take pride in your work, without boasting, since it's obvious you really have the best interest of your viewers in mind.
I wish a lot of teachers look at your videos and take inspiration from it.
Kind regards from the Netherlands
siesstad You're quite welcome, Sies, and thanks for the very kind words. Rusty and I are glad you enjoyed our video and hope that you subscribe and watch many more :)
Good looking build, Doug. Sounds good, too. Thanks for making such a clear and complete instructional video!
You're welcome, Lennie. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Love your channel. You do exceptional top notch work. Thanks for the great tips.
Thanks for the videos Uncle Doug!
+Erwin Win You're welcome, Erwin.
Very cool. My older brother started building PA cabinets in 1965 and later built his own amps and bigger PA cabinets ... He was an ace at applying Tolex and grill cloth.
Nice job. Looks great.
Very well made, you can clearly see you have the skill and patience...
+nlmetalhead Thanks, NL.....glad you liked the video :)
What a beautiful amp! Thank you for the wealth of knowledge!!!
You're welcome, Jay. Thank you !!
Great job explaining things!
And a master job uncle Doug!
Thanks, Ronnie :)
Real nice work Doug! Thanks so much for taking the time to document everything. I know how much work it is making the amp - there are a lot of things that have to fit together and that makes it hard enough. To do all that work, PLUS video-document it all, is really a labor of love! And thanks to Rusty for overseeing everything and making sure you don't mess up!
You're welcome, Dave. Rusty and I really appreciate your nice comments :)
Ron Swanson approved! Nice video, thanks
Dan Kaplin You're welcome, Dan. Ron says, "Thanks for watching".......and lots of other quotes: ronsays.tumblr.com/ :)
hi there. You are just like God, seriously, i'm making my own pedalboard and i'm looking a video like this for a long time, and it's being very helpful for me. Thank you so much
regards from Brazil.
Wow, you are too kind, Rafael. I am very glad to hear that the video is helpful. Thanks for your very kind words and best of luck with your pedalboard project :)
Uncle Doug,
Thanks for a job well done and a great guide!
+Chad Burke You're welcome, Chad. Glad you liked it :)
I'm sure glad I watched this series before I attempted to do this myself! Thank you Mucho! this was very impressive and educational! Now at least I might attempt it.
Best of luck with your project, DD. Glad the video was helpful :)
Thanks, Uncle Doug! This is the perfect video for my project.
That's good to hear, John. Best of luck with it.
very inspiring series - and that amp looks amazing, real custom shop looks...thanks for all the effort you put into this.
You're welcome, Pod.....glad you enjoyed the video series. Thanks for watching :)
A beautiful cabinet, and an excellent tutorial series. Thank you! Nice to see Rusty's contract demands met in an appropriate manner. :))
Thanks a lot for such a wonderful tutorial Uncle Doug.
You're welcome, Somak :)
Thanks uncle Doug. Great inspiring work.
You're welcome, JK :)
Excellent, clear and informative video. Thank you!
You're welcome, 79 :)
Great job Doug, your passion, attention to detail and workmanship are inspiring. Thank you!
You're quite welcome, SB.
Thanks so much Doug, I learnt a bundle to do my Drum-kit travel box.
Roger Dunlop You're welcome, Roger. Best of luck with your project.
Very cool project! I can't wait to do one like this! Thank you
You're welcome, KB. Good luck with your project :)
Thanks for another well done tutorial Doug.
It is nice to see there are other folks meticulous enough to time their screws whenever possible.
The overall selection of componentry makes for a very classy look.
You're quite welcome, John, and thanks for the kind words :)
Master class, like always. Thanks Uncle Doug!
+Fuga Mante You're welcome, Fuga :)
Very informative series on the Amp Covers Uncle Doug! Thanks so much!
You're welcome, Tom.
I feel so glad to have experienced your knowledge and insight. I wish I had an uncle like you. Now, I do. Thanks.
Welcome to the family, Andrew :)
Loads of steps in this process, but clearly a slow, careful process that are beginner friendly. I love it. Now I might use some tolex to get a vintage feel for some of my stuff in the future. :-)
Very god instruction, I'm glad I saw this before I jumped into covering a few cabs and heads, many nifty little tricks in there. Thank you!
You're welcome, Henrik. Best of luck with your projects.
Uncle Doug you are the best(all ranges). You have inspired and taught me how to do many things...including the cabinet build I am currently working on...BTW which is kicking my butt. I made many mistakes and redos, most of which could have been avoided if I had paid closer attention to your instruction...what a learning experience. Unfortunately I ruined a couple of pieces of vintage(salvaged) grill cloth most identical to what you used here..sadly---but chalk it up to a learning experience...Thank you from the heart for all your extraordinary hard work, you are an inspiration!
You're quite welcome, Michael. We all make mistakes......it's the best way to learn how to avoid them :)
Hi! I’m not making guitar amps but rather pinhole large format film cameras with a similar design. Your videos have given me exactly what I needed to wrap my cameras in leatherette. Thank you soooo much
You're welcome, Luis. Good luck with your projects.
Thanks so much for your detailed tutorial. Your a true craftsman !
....and you are a true gentleman (or lady) for saying so. You're quite welcome, DI. Thanks for your kind words :)
Thanks for share your knowledge. And what a beautiful thing you build there.
Thanks so much, Spinn. I really appreciate your kind words....:)
I greatly appreciate the detailed explanations you gave for all these steps. Thank you for the effort you put into this series.
You're welcome, TW. We're glad the video was helpful.
You Sir, are an artist!
Thanks, SS :)
Nicely Done Uncle Doug!! I have a Hot Rod Deville (4x10) that I am going to attempt this weekend. Thank you for the excellent explanations and the time it takes to put something like this together. It is no small undertaking. Much appreciated.
Thanks, Robert. Best of luck with your project.
This is by far the best video on cab covering, and excellent video production also! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, it gives me enough confidence to retolex my amp! Thank you again!
You're welcome, Marko. I'm glad the video was helpful. Best of luck with your project :)
Rusty is a great helper. With his help this turned out darn nice.
He is indeed, Joseph. I would be lost without his guidance and assistance.
Great job! I have been wrapping things in vinyl for years, mainly automotive items and car audio items like subwoofer boxes. Your attention to detail is excellent and I'm looking forward to trying your methods on one of the next installs. Thanks for taking the time to make excellent video.
You're welcome, Casey. Rusty sends his regards to the pup in your icon photo :)
Amazing! You have constrcuted very nice amps and the entire process of dealing with the leatherette makes it more pleasent! Keep doing it.
We will, Mauricio. Thanks for watching :) Rusty and I appreciate your input.
I just want to say how much I appreciate your videos. I am currently knee deep in my first amp project and your videos have taught me almost everything I currently know about tube amps. This series in particular has allowed me to achieve great results in upholstering my own cabinet. Thanks a million and keep up the good work!
You're welcome, SC. It's great to hear that the videos are helpful. Best of luck with your project :)
Very impressive Uncle Doug. You have many great talents !
You are too kind, Thomas. Thanks.
This is becoming a lost art. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure, Sk.
Great result, great video, great tutorial! Uncle Doug, you are my inspiration! I follow your tutorials in all my projects! Thank you!
You're welcome, Александр. Thanks for your nice comments :)
Awesome video! I'm going to use your method to cover my home made guitar case with vinyl. Really looks fantastic and clean and professional. Thank you so much for posting this.
You're welcome, IW. Best of luck with your project.
Thank you really enjoyed this video. Am inspired to try re-covering one of my amps.
You're welcome, Karl. Best of luck with your project.
Incredible! I'm brazillian, and i want to thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! This video helps me a lot... Congrats for your great work and teaching skills! I'm seeing your others videos now and learning a lot, thanks for all!
Greetings, Caio. Rusty and I really enjoy hearing from our international viewers. You're quite welcome for the Tolex videos, and sincerely hope that you also watch and enjoy our (100) other videos. Best regards to you !!!!
Excellent video series, especially on applying the Tolex to the cabinet. Learned much and feel more confident in trying my hand at it. Thanks for taking the time to do the video; I know it can be a pain to do the work and videography at the same time.
You're welcome, Chuck. I'm glad the video was clear and helpful.
Great work Doug and Rusty! I'm doing a 1x10 cabinet this weekend, thanks for the best ever "how to"
You're welcome, Cory. Good luck with your project.
Another great series! This amp came out real nice! I can't believe how good it sounds also! I would have to practice with scrap cabinets and cheap covering before I would attempt covering an actual amp. But, this video is good for me learning the basics...I can do the electronics with my eyes closed, but this is a new challenge :) From time to time, I get a customer asking me if I could reupholster the amp for them, but I've been turning them away not only because of the lack of knowing how to do it, but I can't use adhesive chemicals in my shop at home...PS: Rusty can jump & catch the ball quite well! :)
Thanks, Frank. Like all rather complex challenges, the covering process just takes planning and practice. If you get some time, you might try a few small pieces to get the feel for it. Considering his age, Rusty is still quite the athlete. He can't jump nearly as high as he once could, but he has great stamina.....unlike his wheezing old papa :))))
Respect for Uncle Doug. Informative and my kind of humour. This is stuff that I wouldn't even think of doing but I really enjoy watching.
Thanks, Michael. We're glad you do.
Learned a lot, excellent videos.
Thank Uncle Doug for this great tutorial on applying tolex. I have an old Fender Twin that didn't have covering when I got it. I have been fretting over trying to do it myself but after watching and learning I now have the confidence to tackle it. So let the fun begin... Thanks, Dean
You're welcome, Dean. Best of luck with your project :)
Thank you💕 I really enjoyed this series!!! Very thorough and calm energy. And lol at Rusty. I'm going to be sure go have a very professional looking outcome to upholstering my drawer set.
You're welcome, Sabrina. Best of luck with your upholstery project :)
This as always has been a perfect tutorial ,...the sound has been pristine and crisp. The customers should be be toxon happy with your reengineering the amp . # choo ... Chico,Detroit
Thanks, Chico. It will take a while for the amp to get back to Japan, but hopefully, the owner will love it. He did love the video.
This was awesome to watch! Gonna be re-covering a couple cabinets pretty soon and this was more than informative, thank you!!
You're welcome, Jimmy. Best of luck with your recovering project.