Bit of advice required

**jwingfield** · 29th January 2010, 02:30 PM

Hey,
So After coming back from holidays I started to get stuck into my build. I glued up the body blank from Fijian mahogany... however by the time I planed the warp out of it I've only got 41mm thickness. The finish is going to be a solid colour. So I was thinking qld maple (beacuse both body and neck are mahogany) for a drop top but any other suggestions would be appreciated. Also best place to find something for a drop top... I'm in Melbourne, got the body wood from Matthews, is it worth paying them another visit to see what they've got? The other place is Aust. furniture timber. If there's somewhere online (maybe Tassie Tone Woods?) that would have something not too pricey that would be good. Dimensions are roughly 450x550mm.
Also I have the neck marked up (african mahogany), need to cut a scarf for it and don't have access to a bandsaw... I was contemplating making a mitre box and cutting it by hand. Any suggestions on the best way to do this would be good also.
Thanks
James

**dadovfor** · 29th January 2010, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by jwingfield

If there's somewhere online (maybe Tassie Tone Woods?) that would have something not too pricey that would be good.

There's one way to find out ... drop Bob an e-mail.

Or PM him ... he's woodturner777 on these forums.

Originally Posted by jwingfield

Also I have the neck marked up (african mahogany), need to cut a scarf for it and don't have access to a bandsaw... I was contemplating making a mitre box and cutting it by hand. Any suggestions on the best way to do this would be good also.
Thanks
James

Andy B is the king of scarf joints around these parts ... he'll set you straight.

**Andrew_B** · 29th January 2010, 03:01 PM

what kind of guitar are you goin for? lespaul by the sounds of it...

if thats the case, and your painting it, doesnt matter what the top is whatever you want lol

i cut my first scarf;s by hand,

mark your lines, throw it in a vice, grab your handsa and cut away, clean up with a plane and sanding block

**woodturner777** · 29th January 2010, 06:30 PM

James,
I have some really nice figured book matched sets of drop tops available in, figured blackwood, blackhearted sassafras, figured myrtle, $135.00 per set this includes postage and that dreaded word G.S.T. that I have to charge.if you are intersted e-mail me through the contact at [email protected]
Cheers,Bob

Originally Posted by jwingfield

Hey,
So After coming back from holidays I started to get stuck into my build. I glued up the body blank from Fijian mahogany... however by the time I planed the warp out of it I've only got 41mm thickness. The finish is going to be a solid colour. So I was thinking qld maple (beacuse both body and neck are mahogany) for a drop top but any other suggestions would be appreciated. Also best place to find something for a drop top... I'm in Melbourne, got the body wood from Matthews, is it worth paying them another visit to see what they've got? The other place is Aust. furniture timber. If there's somewhere online (maybe Tassie Tone Woods?) that would have something not too pricey that would be good. Dimensions are roughly 450x550mm.
Also I have the neck marked up (african mahogany), need to cut a scarf for it and don't have access to a bandsaw... I was contemplating making a mitre box and cutting it by hand. Any suggestions on the best way to do this would be good also.
Thanks
James

**Andrew_B** · 29th January 2010, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by woodturner777

James,
I have some really nice figured book matched sets of drop tops available in, figured blackwood, blackhearted sassafras, figured myrtle, $135.00 per set this includes postage and that dreaded word G.S.T. that I have to charge.if you are intersted e-mail me through the contact at [email protected]
Cheers,Bob

G.S.T is an abbreviation, not a word

**woodturner777** · 29th January 2010, 06:57 PM

Smart AR.E Shut up, show me your money.

Originally Posted by Andrew_B

G.S.T is an abbreviation, not a word

**Andrew_B** · 29th January 2010, 06:58 PM

im still waiting on some samples

**dadovfor** · 29th January 2010, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew_B

G.S.T is an abbreviation, not a word

Originally Posted by woodturner777

Smart AR.E Shut up, show me your money.

Don't you just want to slap him!?!?!?

**Andrew_B** · 29th January 2010, 07:10 PM

**jwingfield** · 29th January 2010, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew_B

what kind of guitar are you goin for? lespaul by the sounds of it...

if thats the case, and your painting it, doesnt matter what the top is whatever you want lol

i cut my first scarf;s by hand,

mark your lines, throw it in a vice, grab your handsa and cut away, clean up with a plane and sanding block

It's a 7-string razorback, 25.5" scale, 24 frets, floyd rose, phase 1 blackout bridge

**jwingfield** · 29th January 2010, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by woodturner777

James,
I have some really nice figured book matched sets of drop tops available in, figured blackwood, blackhearted sassafras, figured myrtle, $135.00 per set this includes postage and that dreaded word G.S.T. that I have to charge.if you are intersted e-mail me through the contact at [email protected]
Cheers,Bob

Gday Bob,
Probably a bit pricey for what I'm after. I've actually got some blackwood lying around, maybe I'll get that cut and use it for the top.
Cheers
James

**Andrew_B** · 29th January 2010, 07:15 PM

pics.

**woodturner777** · 29th January 2010, 07:23 PM

No worries Andy, Free samples Bookmatched drop tops.
Figured blackwood, blackhearted sassafras, figured myrtle.
$135.00 for postage & handling.

Originally Posted by Andrew_B

im still waiting on some samples

**Andrew_B** · 29th January 2010, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by woodturner777

No worries Andy, Free samples Bookmatched drop tops 25mm thick.
Figured blackwood, blackhearted sassafras, figured myrtle, and figured mountain ash.
$25.00 for postage & handling.

no worries

**dadovfor** · 29th January 2010, 07:30 PM

I'll hold him Bob while you hit him!!!

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