wwwdotcomdotnet Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 i plan on making a laminated though neck using 3/4" maple for the outsides, however i am having trouble deciding which wood to use in the middle. i have limited it down to cherry or walnut. so my plan is as follows: through neck made of 3/4" maple, 3/4" *not sure*, 3/4" maple body made of two pieces of mahogany, possibly with a veneer. any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 HUGE suggestion, if your center stripe is ONE piece of wood that's that thick, when you get up hear the nut, it's going to start looking really strange. What I would do, is do 3/4" maple, 1/4" walnut, 1/4" cherry, 1/4" walnut, 3/4" maple. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwdotcomdotnet Posted November 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 HUGE suggestion, if your center stripe is ONE piece of wood that's that thick, when you get up hear the nut, it's going to start looking really strange. What I would do, is do 3/4" maple, 1/4" walnut, 1/4" cherry, 1/4" walnut, 3/4" maple. Chris ideally i would do something like that but the only supplier i can find online is www.rockler.com and they only offer as small as 1/2" are there any other legit websites out there for this kind of supply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themetalhankey Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 HUGE suggestion, if your center stripe is ONE piece of wood that's that thick, when you get up hear the nut, it's going to start looking really strange. What I would do, is do 3/4" maple, 1/4" walnut, 1/4" cherry, 1/4" walnut, 3/4" maple. Chris ideally i would do something like that but the only supplier i can find online is www.rockler.com and they only offer as small as 1/2" are there any other legit websites out there for this kind of supply? lol just buy the 1/2" piece then rip it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwdotcomdotnet Posted November 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 HUGE suggestion, if your center stripe is ONE piece of wood that's that thick, when you get up hear the nut, it's going to start looking really strange. What I would do, is do 3/4" maple, 1/4" walnut, 1/4" cherry, 1/4" walnut, 3/4" maple. Chris ideally i would do something like that but the only supplier i can find online is www.rockler.com and they only offer as small as 1/2" are there any other legit websites out there for this kind of supply? lol just buy the 1/2" piece then rip it i would, but it would be cheaper to find 1/4" pieces since i dont want to spend an insane amount on the overall project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Then you picked the wrong hobby lol PS: If you're making a laminate neck and understand the concept of counteracting grain forces when glueing up, you can use eBay as a great source! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 (edited) HUGE suggestion, if your center stripe is ONE piece of wood that's that thick, when you get up hear the nut, it's going to start looking really strange. What I would do, is do 3/4" maple, 1/4" walnut, 1/4" cherry, 1/4" walnut, 3/4" maple. Chris ideally i would do something like that but the only supplier i can find online is www.rockler.com and they only offer as small as 1/2" are there any other legit websites out there for this kind of supply? lol just buy the 1/2" piece then rip it i would, but it would be cheaper to find 1/4" pieces since i dont want to spend an insane amount on the overall project You could try Gilmer. Gilmer. As far as the thickness if the center section. Ti is really more about the look, and what appeals to you. As long as you keep it in the 3/4" range the sides at the nut will look fine. A solid 3/4" section can be quite bold if it is a high contrast wood. If it was a similar wood(possibly figured) or a wood that had a subtle color difference it could look a little less "bulky". Honestly it's your thang. I am sure Gilmer could offer get you the a better variety of thicknesses, as well as just about any wood you want (Mahogany wings etc...). Peace,Rich P.S.PS: If you're making a laminate neck and understand the concept of counteracting grain forces when glueing up, Edited November 8, 2006 by fryovanni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desopolis Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 where are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 What was that about Rich? You know what I'm talking about: if you're using riftsawn wood, then pit the angles against each other to counteract forces, ie: make a V with the endgrain instead of having them go the same direction like this: / / Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 What was that about Rich? You know what I'm talking about: if you're using riftsawn wood, then pit the angles against each other to counteract forces, ie: make a V with the endgrain instead of having them go the same direction like this: / / Chris I am screwing with you . You responded faster than I thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwdotcomdotnet Posted November 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 where are you located? troy ny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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