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| Author: | Doc [ Wed May 18, 2016 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Wormy Chestnut |
I have an elderly friend who offered a plank or two of this wood from her family barn that was dismantled years ago. She thought I might be able to make a guitar with it. I've never heard of one produced from this wood. Anyone else? Didn't know if it would be worth the effort. Thanks for any thoughts! |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Wed May 18, 2016 12:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wormy Chestnut |
It's definitely been done before. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Wed May 18, 2016 1:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wormy Chestnut |
In a heartbeat. http://www.laetzstrings.com/gallery/guitar_wormy_chestnut.html |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Wed May 18, 2016 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wormy Chestnut |
I've built dulcimers with it. A bit lighter than oak, a bit harder than mahogany, a beautiful chestnut color. A million little sound ports. If you like the look, by all means use it. |
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| Author: | Doc [ Wed May 18, 2016 7:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wormy Chestnut |
Thanks for the info--looks like it may require a wee bit of filler. |
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| Author: | truckjohn [ Sat May 21, 2016 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wormy Chestnut |
Wormy chestnut will make a fine guitar. The issue is dealing with the worm holes. The issue is that if you don't find all the worm tracks and deal with them - you can have funny buzzes and cracks later on. The wood is plenty strong in and of itself, though. |
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