Staining Painting and Veneers

The heavy woodworking part of the project has kicked in.  I’ve been staining the wood and painting.  The slow drying gloss black has been a real pain.  It takes 12-14 hours until it can really be handled with leaving finger prints.  Anyone know a fast drying gloss black that works on wood?

The cherry veneer is applied to the back.  Its a perfect fit!

The cherry veneer is applied to the back. Its a perfect fit!

Trying to get this applied without staining the cloth was a challenge.  Had to throw the first one away.

Trying to get this applied without staining the cloth was a challenge. Had to throw the first one away.

Speaker housing comes together.  The veneer is on the inside and outside.

Speaker housing comes together. The veneer is on the inside and outside.

The cherry veneer goes into place with a few well placed clamps.

The cherry veneer goes into place with a few well placed clamps.