Here are the pics. I just couldn't pass this up......it's quartersawn too!
Oh...forgot the measurements - 30.125 L x 4.200 w x 2.062 thick....
I'm thinking a multipiece back and side set for an OM....
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| Author: | Chris aka Sniggly [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Here are the pics. I just couldn't pass this up......it's quartersawn too! Oh...forgot the measurements - 30.125 L x 4.200 w x 2.062 thick.... I'm thinking a multipiece back and side set for an OM....
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Nice Find Chris ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") That looks great . Sounds like your idea is a good one to me . ORRRRRRRRRRR you could send it to me for further inspection !  I promise youll get it back 
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| Author: | Mark Groza [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Would make some nice fretboards and bridges. It has real nice grain lines!
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| Author: | Chris aka Sniggly [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Mark Groza wrote: Would make some nice fretboards and bridges. It has real nice grain lines! Mark I didn't know people used this stuff for bridges....that would look kinda cool. |
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| Author: | Mark Groza [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
pau ferro has good compression strength parallel to the grain and is one of the most stable woods used for bridges. It also polishes real nice as well. 
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| Author: | Burton LeGeyt [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
I almost bought that same piece! I was secretly happy when someone else (you!) bought it first. My plan was a 4 pc back and sides. |
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| Author: | Mark Groza [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
The board you have reminds me of a ziricote board i have. This is a fretboard i made with it not long ago. |
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| Author: | Chris aka Sniggly [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Burton - You were eyeing that too huh?.. Man I saw that thing and I couldn't WAIT to get on the phone. It looks so much better in person.Mark I appreciate that input. Gives me a few more options for it. |
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Burton LeGeyt wrote: I almost bought that same piece! I was secretly happy when someone else (you!) bought it first. My plan was a 4 pc back and sides. Or several thousand tuner knobs ! 
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| Author: | Bill Hodge [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 10:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Chris, That's one beautiful stick for sure. I think your idea of a multi-piece b&s set is excellent. Congrats on the score!
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| Author: | DennisK [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
My first thought was fingerboards and bridges. I can personally attest to it working well for that  Got these from Steve Kinnaird last swapapallooza. Nowhere near as colorful as that piece though.Probably get a least 10 fingerboards and 8 bridges, if all goes well. First cut off 7" from the end, then cut that in half, then slice those into 4 bridge blanks each. Take the remaining 23", cut at an angle to get two pre-tapered fingerboard blocks, and then slice those into 5 (or 6 if you're daring) fingerboards each. But it would make a very good back/side set as well. I am a fan of 4-piece backs, and what a fine coincidence that it's just long enough to use for sides. You can at least get a few bridges out of it along with that. Slice off the sides, then cut off 7" for bridges before slicing the back pieces. Yep, I think this is the way to go. Or maybe slice some of the back pieces before cutting off the bridge block, depending on how the thickness works out in multiples of bridges. Then you can use the offcuts of back slices as headplates too. |
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| Author: | Bill Hodge [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Dennis that's quite the work of art there!!!
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| Author: | Chris aka Sniggly [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Filippo you are correct...I can...and I will....cuz you know I can't pass up a neat looking piece of wood!!! Dennis you've got it all planned out for me I see. I've got it sitting comfortably in the wood stash just waiting for that magical moment when I REALLY know what to do with it. All good ideas though! 
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| Author: | David Newton [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
If it were mine I would get rid of it as fast as I could. I am seriously allergic to Pau Ferro, I was pretty sure I was going to die of a respiratory reaction to it. But it is beautiful. |
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| Author: | Brewtang [ Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
You should definitely give it to that guy Billy you work with. |
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| Author: | Alexandru Marian [ Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Funny yesterday I received some rosewood and it was protected by a defect pao ferro set. My heart nearly stopped in fear when I saw it emerging form the bubble wrap. I carefully picked the piece up with just two fingers, turning my head away, and threw it outside on the balcony.
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| Author: | JimWomack [ Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Another Woodcraft score? Quit pawing through the wood and leave something for the customers to buy! |
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| Author: | Peter J [ Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Pau Ferro makes for a beautiful guitar especially when combined with ebony bindings. It really finishes well and I plan on using it again. http://www.peterjosephguitars.com/Peter ... .html#grid |
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| Author: | Chris aka Sniggly [ Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Peter J wrote: Pau Ferro makes for a beautiful guitar especially when combined with ebony bindings. It really finishes well and I plan on using it again. http://www.peterjosephguitars.com/Peter ... .html#grid Awesome guitar Peter! I can't wait to build with it. Jim - I only have one thing to say.....IT'S ALL MINE!!!!!!! MWAAAA HA HA HA HAHAHAHAHAAA
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| Author: | Stuart Gort [ Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
If you're married....you could make a paddle with it. |
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| Author: | JimWomack [ Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Filippo Morelli wrote: Chris aka Sniggly wrote: Jim - I only have one thing to say.....IT'S ALL MINE!!!!!!! MWAAAA HA HA HA HAHAHAHAHAAA Jim, you can't insult a wood troll! Filippo Yeah Filippo, I know. I've tried appealing to his conscience before... but Snig and his conscience get along famously!  Seriously, that's a nice score Chris. Love the black line figure. Reminds me of the Madagascar we were seeing a few years ago. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
My #9, on the bench. Will have a cedar top, my first. Attachment: P1050206 (Large).JPG Attachment: P1050209 (Large).JPG My complements to Bob C, RCTonewoods for the fine wood. |
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| Author: | John A [ Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Waddy, Is that also 4 pieces for the back ? I have a nice piece of Pao as well - and plan on a 3 piece back. Just go tot get through my first couple guitars and then I will start resawing it and some English walnut for 3 and 4. |
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| Author: | Chris aka Sniggly [ Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Zlurgh wrote: If you're married....you could make a paddle with it. That would put me in a position where the word Zlurgh would become a verb....as in.... 'Wince'..."ohhhh....he just got zlurghed!"
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| Author: | JimWomack [ Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Found a cool piece of Pau Ferro...what would you do with it? |
Chris aka Sniggly wrote: Zlurgh wrote: If you're married....you could make a paddle with it. That would put me in a position where the word Zlurgh would become a verb....as in.... 'Wince'..."ohhhh....he just got zlurghed!" Yup, Snig is the one who would get whupped. Did anyone else notice that he had all that icky wood laying around on her sewing table, hmmmm? |
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