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| Author: | Lindamon [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Sources for large wooden rosettes? |
I'm interested in finding some good sources for wooden rosettes, specifically the larger (4.75" or so ID) diameter for steel strings. thanks, Damon |
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| Author: | jmanter [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sources for large wooden rosettes? |
I've been making my own for years.... Anything specific you are looking for? |
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| Author: | Gtrman13 [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sources for large wooden rosettes? |
RC Tonewoods and LMI both sell blank squares for rosettes. |
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| Author: | Lindamon [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sources for large wooden rosettes? |
Blank square stock - what an idea!  For some reason I was envisioning the gluing together of many pieces of wood and cutting small pieces off, re-gluing them in patterns.... and at this point in my building career I just didn't want to spend the time doing that. Cutting circles out of blanks and adding decorative strips around them sounds perfect! thanks, Damon |
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| Author: | Alain Desforges [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sources for large wooden rosettes? |
Or, you could use pieces cut from the back to make tiles. 12 tiles at 15 degrees per side will give you a nice radial rosette. It doesn't take that much more time or effort, and the rosette can match the guitar perfectly. My miter saw has a stop at 15 deg. I cut my blank pieces about 1.25 inches high and then I made a stop on the saw where the bottom (narrow) part of the tile was around 1 inch. |
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| Author: | LaurieW [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 5:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sources for large wooden rosettes? |
I use to buy them too, but I found if I use the 2 off cuts from the waist area, I get a rosette blank that perfectly matches the back. A single minature joint and a circle cutter will do the trick. Attachment: IMG_5246.JPG Attachment: IMG_5247.JPG Attachment: IMG_5297.JPG
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 6:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sources for large wooden rosettes? |
try www.dukeluthier.com Mike |
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| Author: | Lindamon [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 6:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sources for large wooden rosettes? |
Wow, great stuff, thanks! I love this forum! 
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| Author: | rono [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sources for large wooden rosettes? |
I'm doing a huge wooden rosette on my first. I ordered a bunch of walnut rosette blanks from RC Tonewoods. Many of the pieces were book-matched. I jointed a set and cut out the circles. I like the way the figure is matched. I'm going to use a piece of the center cut out for the heal cap that will also have a bit the book-matched figure. 
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| Author: | LaurieW [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sources for large wooden rosettes? |
I forgot to mention that I bought most of mine from Blue Mountain Acoustics (www.bluemtnacoustics.com) - many to pick from and Kevin will cut to your size if you wish..... |
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| Author: | CharlieT [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sources for large wooden rosettes? |
Alain Desforges wrote: Or, you could use pieces cut from the back to make tiles. 12 tiles at 15 degrees per side will give you a nice radial rosette. It doesn't take that much more time or effort, and the rosette can match the guitar perfectly. My miter saw has a stop at 15 deg. I cut my blank pieces about 1.25 inches high and then I made a stop on the saw where the bottom (narrow) part of the tile was around 1 inch. Alain - I really like how your rosette looks installed. How do you glue all the wedges together and hold them in place while the glue dries? What glue do you use? |
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