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Author:  aqualibguitars [ Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:57 am ]
Post subject:  Flat sawn african black wood
Hello friends
i have got one source of african blackwood logs in india.
but they are not too big to quarter cut for fretboards.
can we use flatcut african black wood for fretboards or back and sides
it will yield 3 or 4 pc flat cut back and sides.
are they stable?
if anyone needs them . pls pm me :D
thanks in advance
Author:  aqualibguitars [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 12:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flat sawn african black wood
Why no replies? :(
Author:  Fred Tellier [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 2:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flat sawn african black wood
Cut then up for binding, much easier to use than ebony bindings and a bit more valuable.

Fred
Author:  DennisK [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 5:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flat sawn african black wood
It's probably ok. According to the numbers on wood-database.com, blackwood's expansion rates are very low. The width change should still be less than quartersawn African ebony.
Author:  Joe Beaver [ Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flat sawn african black wood
I would think flat sawn African blackwood would be fine for a fingerboard or body
Author:  aqualibguitars [ Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flat sawn african black wood
Thanks friends for ur replies.
i will go for flat cut
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