Woodworking and carpentry thread

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by TimT

but a guitar made from that would be like wearing an anchor

Slightly different scenario; I worked with a guy who inherited a slab of mahogany from his dad that was about 75 years old. He had it made into a guitar (Fender Jaguar replica, just for reference.) and after a lot of work and a lot of cost he said the same thing about his new guitar. Didn't sound great and weighed a ton.

That camphor seems to have a little 'illustration' in the middle of it. A tree from an enchanted forest?

[gregpark]

Oh, I was thinking acoustic guitar. I have a stash of Rosewood I really should give up to an acoustical guitar maker.

[gregpark]

Some guitar makin guy would love to have this stuff

[Zeke]

If I was still doing the antiques that rosewood would be handy. I had to use Bubinga a couple times to fake it. I was authorized to do so. Once finished it was damn close. I have some rosewood veneer stashed but I have so much just-in-case supplies that I really need to have a fire sale.

Or donate it.

[gregpark]

I had it scoped hoping it was Brazilian rosewood but it's Indian, the next best thing. Acoustically pretty much the same but Brazilian, being the most protected trees on the planet and unobtainable is ridiculously priced. Forget board foot, it's sold more often at board square inch. A ¼x7x21 is for sale on line right now for $850. If mine was brazilian I'd be sitting on a pile of dough, my boards are all ¾ and ⁵/⁴ thickness. Still valuable but I've been using it on projects and will continue to do so. If you need a beefier chunk for a repair Zeke I'll send you a piece