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| Author: | martinedwards [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Iroko for fretboards? |
I have been given a few chunks of iroko. well, I say given. I've been dumpster diving again!! anyway, this stuff is hard as nails and I'm aware of it being famous for blunting tools..... it's used as a teak substitute, but could it make fretboards as thats the sort of sizes I have....... |
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| Author: | windsurfer [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Iroko for fretboards? |
The Iroyko I have worked with is indeed very tough stuff. Not sure about using it for a fingerboard due to the very large pores and rough feel. Great for making tools with, stuff like marking tools and perf cutters. -jd |
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| Author: | runamuck [ Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Iroko for fretboards? |
I wouldn't recommend it. Iroko is tough but not all that hard or dense, in my opinion. I think that it would get dirty looking pretty quickly as well unless you finished it with something. But do you really want a fingerboard with finish on it on an acoustic guitar? |
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