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Author:	geetarman77 [ Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:42 am ]
Post subject:	Dimensions.
I have a freind who wants me to build him a flattop. He has access to walnuts and othe woods as well as the ability to have them brought to spec. My question: What dimensions should I have him rip for me? Tops. Back and side sets. Thickness, width etc. also...how long before I'm able to work the pieces in conjunction with moisture content and such. What should I be thinking about here? Thanks y'all

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Author:	Chuck R [ Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:28 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Dimensions.
Hey, fellow central New Yorker ! For top and back it's nice to have 8.5" by 22" by 1/8" minimum. A little thicker makes joining easier if you have access to a sander for thinning after joining. Sides depend on the size of guitar, but 5" by 34" by 1/10" will get you started.

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Author:	Alain Desforges [ Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:20 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Dimensions.
Those measurements sound good. As for moisture content, I think you want in the 6-7% range.

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Author:	Pmaj7 [ Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:33 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Dimensions.
Make sure the billets are good and dry b4 cutting them that thin.

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Author:	geetarman77 [ Mon Apr 11, 2016 12:32 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Dimensions.
Awesome thanks a lot guys. Where you from chuck? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Author:	Chuck R [ Mon Apr 11, 2016 1:37 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Dimensions.
Just down the road in New Hartford

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Author:	geetarman77 [ Mon Apr 11, 2016 2:37 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Dimensions.
Oh sweet! I'm in Verona! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Author:	geetarman77 [ Mon Apr 11, 2016 2:38 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Dimensions.
Hoping to have a shop put together soon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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