Shane what are you askin for one of those beauties !! preferebly with sap
. Also -was tapping on that Lutz you sent me through Stephen- sounds amazing and looks beautiful, will start to work on it next week.
Sorry for the side thread..
Lars.
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| Author: | KHageman [ Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Figured Bubinga? |
I recently purchased two pieces of quartersawn Bubinga. It has a nice mottled appearance all over its surface. The photographs don't do the wood justice. The figure is way more intense than in the pictures. Is this some special figure to this wood or does all quartered Bubinga have this mottled look. Did I purchase a great find or is it regular ole Bubinga (if so, I really think it looks great and I like it). Thanks Ken |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
That is a very typical figure for Bubinga. |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
This would be "nominal" or the norm. There is amazing figured (water fall) bubinga out there also. I am always on the prowl for it. You will be amazed at the depth when you finish it. It's all good. Mike |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
Here are a couple of shots of the more figured variety. It is nice wood and is reported to bend quite well! (I might have a few more sets of this around...only a couple with sap left but about 70 sets in total!) Attachment: Sap%20Bub.jpg Attachment: Pommelle%20Bub.jpg Shane |
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| Author: | Alain Moisan [ Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
Hi Ken, I build a lot with bubinga. Indeed the wood you have shows some 'typical' figures of bubinga, although bubinga is one of the hard woods I know that show the most variety of figured from one tree to another. Most bubingas I saw are more lightly figured than what you have, although heavily figured bubinga, similar to yours, is quite comon. Makes a great guitars in any case! |
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| Author: | KHageman [ Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
Alain, I took a look at your website. Very Nice. The Bubinga I have looks like that in your 005 picture. I really like it. If this figure is fairly common, that's alright with me. It is beautiful. Ken |
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| Author: | Lars Stahl [ Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
Shane what are you askin for one of those beauties !! preferebly with sap . Also -was tapping on that Lutz you sent me through Stephen- sounds amazing and looks beautiful, will start to work on it next week. Sorry for the side thread.. Lars. |
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| Author: | Alain Moisan [ Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
KHageman wrote: Alain, I took a look at your website. Very Nice. Thanks! |
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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
Real fancy Bubinga is a thing of wonder, but you can also get very interesting stuff just out of regular runs of boards. This one (a guitar in progress) came from a Woodcraft board - I think I have $35 in the back and side set. Attachment: back-5.JPG
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| Author: | Alain Moisan [ Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
Jim Kirby wrote: Real fancy Bubinga is a thing of wonder, but you can also get very interesting stuff just out of regular runs of boards. I agree! |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
OK Shane, you dog. You have more of my money than my wife has. Send (and bill) me some sap and water fall bubinga (one back & side set) Mike  (nice stuff friend) |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
Ok some prices because I have been asked a couple of times. The sapwood stuff is $225, the other set, lots of figure, no sapwood is $195 and I have some that does not have as intense of figure that I will sell for $135. Sorry Ken, I don't want to hijack your thread so I will move this all if it gets in the way! Thanks Shane |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
Hey Jim, that set is above nominal by a large bit. You will love finsihing it. Small pores. It is hard to sand though. Low oil. And the dust won't bother you much at all. Wait till you put your first finish coat on it. It gets about 1 foot deep! Pay special attention to the details when bending. Mike |
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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
Mike - Thanks! I have seen it under naptha - can't wait for the first coats of shellac. Side bending went very well, actually - I can't say better than I expected, as it was my first try at this wood, but it was relatively straightforward. |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Figured Bubinga? |
This wood will cup and facetize easily while bending. A scraper is your friend. But be patient. Work through it. Mike |
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