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267350 | Ed Minch <ruby1638@a...> | 2018‑12‑17 | Wood source |
GGGGG I am building a hanging wall cabinet and need a wood source. It is for my luthier-daughter and I want the 2 doors to look like the back of a maple guitar/fiddle, much like this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/31416705017/in/album-72157703262606191/ Scroll to the right. I am having a hard time finding anything even near this in the size I need - 2 doors at 13” wide by 36” tall - so I am thinking about going to veneer. Does anyone have a possible source of a veneer like this? Many thanks Ed Minch |
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267351 | Phil Schempf <philschempf@g...> | 2018‑12‑17 | Re: Wood source |
Ed - These guys have some fiddleback/tiger maple veneer - https://www.veneersupplies.com/search.php?search_query=fiddleback but finding it in that width will be a problem. Easy to find stuff 6-8”, but I don’t think I have seen any 13” wide. Phil Sent from my iPhone |
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267354 | Bill Webber <ol2lrus@v...> | 2018‑12‑17 | Re: Wood source |
Ed, You don't say what orientation you are looking for, or whether your doors will be framed or frameless. Here are some relatively large pieces of fiddle back maple. A single glue joint is doable though I would avoid trying if possible. https://www.veneersupplies.com/search.php?search_query=fiddle+back&page=2 -- Bill W. Nottingham, PA Woodworkers visit me at http://billwebber.galootcentral.com/ On 12/17/2018 12:12 PM, Ed Minch wrote: > GGGGG > > I am building a hanging wall cabinet and need a wood source. It is for my luthier-daughter and I want the 2 doors to look like the back of a maple guitar/fiddle, much like this: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/31416705017/in/album-72157703262606191/ > > Scroll to the right. I am having a hard time finding anything even near this in the size I need - 2 doors at 13” wide by 36” tall - so I am thinking about going to veneer. Does anyone have a possible source of a veneer like this? > > Many thanks > > Ed Minch > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > OldTools is a mailing list catering to the interests of hand tool > aficionados, both collectors and users, to discuss the history, usage, > value, location, availability, collectibility, and restoration of > traditional handtools, especially woodworking tools. > > To change your subscription options: > https://oldtools.swingleydev.com/mailman/listinfo/oldtools > > To read the FAQ: > https://swingleydev.com/archive/faq.html > > OldTools archive: https://swingleydev.com/ot/ > > OldTools@s... -- Bill W. Nottingham, PA Woodworkers visit me at http://billwebber.galootcentral.com/ |
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267358 | Ed Minch <ruby1638@a...> | 2018‑12‑17 | Re: Wood source |
Bill Poking around their site, I think that curly sycamore could be taken for curly maple: https://www.veneersupplies.com/products/AAA-Fiddleback-English- Sycamore-Veneer-Lot--625-x-68-4-Sheets-Per- Lot.html#">https://www.veneersupplies.com/products/AAA-Fiddleback-English- Sycamore-Veneer-Lot--625-x-68-4-Sheets-Per-Lot.html# <https://www.veneersupplies.com/products/AAA-Fiddleback-English-Sycamore- Veneer-Lot--625-x-68-4-Sheets-Per- Lot.html#">https://www.veneersupplies.com/products/AAA-Fiddleback-English- Sycamore-Veneer-Lot--625-x-68-4-Sheets-Per-Lot.html#> I am not afraid of a joint - should I be?? Ed Minch |
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267359 | Anthony Seo | 2018‑12‑17 | Re: Wood source |
On 12/17/2018 12:12 PM, Ed Minch wrote: > GGGGG > > I am building a hanging wall cabinet and need a wood source. It is for my luthier-daughter and I want the 2 doors to look like the back of a maple guitar/fiddle, much like this: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/31416705017/in/album-72157703262606191/ You might want to check out these guys http://www.curlymaple.com/ If I remember correctly that is or was run by Pete Taran's father Tony (just anudder day in paradise..) -- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tonyseomusic Old River Hard Goods http://oldetoolshop.com/ |
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267360 | "Ed O'" <edo@e...> | 2018‑12‑17 | Re: Wood source |
Back in the late 90s I bought from http://www.curlymaple.com/ I used to purchase the Bundled Lots in 25 board foot sizes. Those are pretty reasonable even with shipping. The lumber is great in terms of figure. As I recall it was owned by Pete Taren's father. Pete Taran and Patrick Leach started Independence Tools to make back saws, I believe that it was then purchased by the Lie-Nielsen. Back in the days when IT was talked about in every third post, Gunterman shaves in the next third and the solution to everything was Shellac from Odeen. If you look at the website, they have some great stock. Ed O' -----Original Message----- From: OldTools [mailto:oldtools-bounces@s...] On Behalf Of Ed Minch I am having a hard time finding anything even near this in the size I need - 2 doors at 13” wide by 36” tall - so I am thinking about going to veneer. Does anyone have a possible source of a veneer like this? Many thanks Ed Minch |
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267361 | Bill Ghio | 2018‑12‑17 | Re: Wood source |
> On Dec 17, 2018, at 4:26 PM, Ed Minch |
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267363 | Bill Webber <ol2lrus@v...> | 2018‑12‑17 | Re: Wood source |
Well, Ed, in theory seaming veneer is relatively straight forward.� But like many things you don't know what you don't know.� I've had good luck with a considerable pile of veneered panels in projects the last couple years, but no seaming.� On one small box I tried seaming a 12-inch piece for the bottom.� I clamped the edges in a pair of straight boards, sanded them straight and square, easily taped the joint together, and glued it down.� It looked perfect until I took a sander to it.� After sanding half the joint looked like it had a rolled edge (no I won't explain that).� The problem may have been in the yard-sale veneer I was using.� I'd practice on something expendable before I'd tackle my expensive finished project. I've placed a couple orders with Veneer Supplies and have been satisfied with their products and service; no affiliation. -- Bill W. Nottingham, PA Woodworkers visit me at http://billwebber.galootcentral.com/ On 12/17/2018 4:26 PM, Ed Minch wrote: > Bill > > Poking around their site, I think that curly sycamore could be taken > for curly maple: > > https://www.veneersupplies.com/products/AAA-Fiddleback-English- Sycamore-Veneer-Lot--625-x-68-4-Sheets-Per- Lot.html#">https://www.veneersupplies.com/products/AAA-Fiddleback-English- Sycamore-Veneer-Lot--625-x-68-4-Sheets-Per-Lot.html# > > I am not afraid of a joint - should I be?? > > Ed Minch > > > > >> On Dec 17, 2018, at 1:37 PM, Bill Webber |
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267364 | Ed Minch <ruby1638@a...> | 2018‑12‑17 | Re: Wood source |
Thanks Bill I have done a number of guitar backs and tops at 19-22” long with very good success. The wood is 1/8” thick which might make that job easier. Is there a good way to glue down veneer on a slightly curved panel without resorting to vacuum bags? Sandbags? Is it really necessary to put a veneer on the back if it is the same species? https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/27579720858/in/album-72157688488 198220/">https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/27579720858/in/album-72157688488 198220/ <https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/27579720858/in/albu m-72157688488198220/">https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/27579720858/in/albu m-72157688488198220/> https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/18299605346/in/album-72157649776 959267/">https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/18299605346/in/album-72157649776 959267/ <https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/18299605346/in/albu m-72157649776959267/">https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/18299605346/in/albu m-72157649776959267/> Ed Minch |
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267365 | Ed Minch <ruby1638@a...> | 2018‑12‑17 | Re: Wood source |
Bill I googled it and it looks like a crap shoot. As many were still light as were shades of red-brown down to cherry https://benedettoguitars.com/boutique/16-b-custom- sycamore/">https://benedettoguitars.com/boutique/16-b-custom-sycamore/ <https://benedettoguitars.com/boutique/16-b-custom- sycamore/">https://benedettoguitars.com/boutique/16-b-custom-sycamore/> Ed Minch |
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267366 | Scott Garrison <sbg2008@c...> | 2018‑12‑18 | Re: Wood source |
Ed I know you are now leaning toward veneer, but in the event that you started with solid wood but were unaware of these vendors I offer them up to you...I know both but have not bought from either of them as of yet https://irionlumber.com/species/tiger-maple/ http://www.rarewoodsandveneers.com/ Scott, Duluth GA |
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267373 | james rich <jameslrich3@g...> | 2018‑12‑20 | Re: Wood source |
Ed , I've seen your work here and NO, you should not be afraid of the joints ! Merry Christmas to all. |
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