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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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Nice Find Chris 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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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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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.

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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The board you have reminds me of a ziricote board i have. This is a fretboard i made with it not long ago.

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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Or several thousand tuner knobs !

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Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
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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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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.

Dennis that's quite the work of art there!!!

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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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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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You should definitely give it to that guy Billy you work with.

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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Another Woodcraft score? Quit pawing through the wood and leave something for the customers to buy!

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Pau Ferro makes for a beautiful guitar especially when combined with ebony bindings. It really finishes well and I plan on using it again.

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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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If you're married....you could make a paddle with it.

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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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My #9, on the bench. Will have a cedar top, my first.

My complements to Bob C, RCTonewoods for the fine wood.

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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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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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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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