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 Post subject: Is .070" too thin
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I thicknessed a back set of Padauk for a tenor ukulele to ~.073" and wonder if it it's too thin to use? I remember reading a recommendation on someone's step by step ukulelel building site of .070" but can't remember if that was for mahogany or koa and if this would make a difference.

I would like to salvage it but if I have to I could glue up another one. The catch would be I would have to use wood reserved for and extra side set, assuming I will break one...


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Your fine.. I often end up around .070 to .080 on my backs.

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.070 is fine for a guitar, so it should be OK for a uke. Lots of old vintage guitars have sides as thin as .060 or even thinner. It really depends on the individual piece of wood.

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Lance, Todd, Jimmy,

Thank you for the the replies and reassurance!

Now I can move forward and worry about another aspect of the build...

We are spoiled by the amount of information on this site and of course your generosity.

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