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| Author: | mtracz [ Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Is .070" too thin |
I thicknessed a back set of Padauk for a tenor ukulele to ~.073" and wonder if it it's too thin to use? I remember reading a recommendation on someone's step by step ukulelel building site of .070" but can't remember if that was for mahogany or koa and if this would make a difference. I would like to salvage it but if I have to I could glue up another one. The catch would be I would have to use wood reserved for and extra side set, assuming I will break one... Thanks in advance. _Mike |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is .070" too thin |
Your fine.. I often end up around .070 to .080 on my backs. |
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| Author: | Jimmy Caldwell [ Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is .070" too thin |
.070 is fine for a guitar, so it should be OK for a uke. Lots of old vintage guitars have sides as thin as .060 or even thinner. It really depends on the individual piece of wood. |
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| Author: | mtracz [ Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is .070" too thin |
Lance, Todd, Jimmy, Thank you for the the replies and reassurance! Now I can move forward and worry about another aspect of the build... We are spoiled by the amount of information on this site and of course your generosity. Sincerely, _Mike |
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