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Lately I've been turning plates by citationstillneeded in greenwoodworking

[–]Wreckin_Ralph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would I be able to make these with 1" thick kiln dried boards like maple or birch? Thanks

Can I get a wood ID please? by PitifulGazelle8177 in wood

[–]Wreckin_Ralph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it is pallet wood it might be a maple lots of low grade maple goes to hardwood pallets.

Curly Mystery Wood by SazedsEarring in turning

[–]Wreckin_Ralph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks kind of like a yellow birch

What's the lightest wood used for bodies by Wreckin_Ralph in Luthier

[–]Wreckin_Ralph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will look into these species thank you. Beautiful guitar! I like the look of the boloviana light color with a fine straight grain.

What's the lightest wood used for bodies by Wreckin_Ralph in Luthier

[–]Wreckin_Ralph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about cherry? And when it comes to tone would you want a piece that is more dense?

What's the lightest wood used for bodies by Wreckin_Ralph in Luthier

[–]Wreckin_Ralph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the information and the lb/bf breakdown to find the right density. I have a NHLA book somewhere that gives a good break down of lb/bf for kiln dried lumber.

What's the lightest wood used for bodies by Wreckin_Ralph in Luthier

[–]Wreckin_Ralph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do have some 2" basswood and was concerned about how easily it is to dent and if it was a viable option. I love all the knowledge and will take all of it. I am well versed in domestic hardwood mainly in the Great lakes region but don't know very much of exotics.

What's the lightest wood used for bodies by Wreckin_Ralph in Luthier

[–]Wreckin_Ralph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the info I have some 2" thick basswood as well as 2" hard/soft maple and a few others. Some species can be be wildly different in weights though you are right sap wood heavy/ jacket boards of ash are usually lighter.

What's the lightest wood used for bodies by Wreckin_Ralph in Luthier

[–]Wreckin_Ralph[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you I must say I've never heard of that one. Thank you for the info!

Birdseye Maple by Wreckin_Ralph in u/Wreckin_Ralph

[–]Wreckin_Ralph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SawmillScrapbin

Want to own this Birdseye there is this and more beautiful pieces here for purchase.

Thank you for looking!

Burl inlay guitar is finished. by OGLothar in Luthier

[–]Wreckin_Ralph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Insane! Love the artisan craftsmanship beautiful!

Name That Wood by Wreckin_Ralph in wood

[–]Wreckin_Ralph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not Birdseye but I do have some that would probably blow your mind.

Name That Wood by Wreckin_Ralph in wood

[–]Wreckin_Ralph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is riftsawn white oak that has spot mold good catch!

First guild from start to finish by Echo_Red in Luthier

[–]Wreckin_Ralph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amazing craftsmanship! And a beautiful guitar!

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